Childcare in Merton
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
401
Providers
222
Nurseries
6.4%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Merton
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- The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park PavilionLondon · Outstanding
- Wimbledon Day NurseryLONDON · Outstanding
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- Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys RoadLondon · Outstanding
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- The Butterfly Preschool WimbledonLondon · Outstanding
- Wimbledon Day Nursery IILONDON · Outstanding
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Merton
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in Merton?
Merton has 401 registered childcare providers: 222 nurseries and 179 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Merton?
6.4% of rated providers in Merton hold an Outstanding grade (13 Outstanding, 190 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Merton?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Merton. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.