Best nurseries in Mitcham
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Merton, 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 | Kingswood Early Years Nursery Full day care · 37 places · CR4 2YR | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Lavender Nursery Full day care · 72 places · CR4 3HL | Good (2023) |
| 3 | First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 80 places · CR4 4BF | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Kingswood Daycare Nursery Full day care · 67 places · CR4 3DA | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Jigsaw Day Nursery Full day care · 40 places · CR4 4LB | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Nursery On The Green Full day care · 38 places · CR4 4LB | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Holiplay Pre School At St Marks Sessional day care · 22 places · CR4 2LF | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Little Raye's Daycare Full day care · 20 places · CR4 3DE | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Canons Leisure Centre Holiday Playscheme Sessional day care · CR4 4HD | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Merton Mencap Cricket Green School Playscheme & Buddies Sessional day care · CR4 3AF | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | The Study Centre Ltd Full day care · CR4 2YR | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Mitcham?
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 Mitcham?
There are 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Mitcham; listed first: Kingswood Early Years Nursery, Lavender Nursery, First Little Steps Day Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Mitcham?
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 Mitcham?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Merton · Morden · Wimbledon Broadway · Wimbledon · Cottenham Park · Durnsford Road
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.