Best nurseries in Malden
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Kingston upon Thames, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Playmates Nursery Full day care · 35 places · KT9 2GZ | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Toad Hall Nursery Chessington Full day care · 74 places · KT9 2EP | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Brightsparks Day Nursery Full day care · 58 places · KT3 5PE | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Piglets Pre school Limited Full day care · 89 places · KT9 2JS | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | The Study Nursery Full day care · 80 places · KT3 5DP | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Malden?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Outer London, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Malden?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Malden; listed first: Playmates Nursery, Toad Hall Nursery Chessington, Brightsparks Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Malden?
In Outer London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £217 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Malden?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Kingston upon Thames · Chessington · Kingston · New Malden · Norbiton · Surbiton
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.