3 nurseries in SW3 (Chelsea district: Chelsea, Brompton)
Every day nursery with a SW3 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in Inner London after the free hours.
Day nurseries in SW3 (Chelsea district: Chelsea, Brompton), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlborough Day Care SW3 3AP | Strong standard in all 6 | 13 April 2026 | 27 |
| 2 | Marlborough Primary School Little House of Science SW3 3AP | Not yet graded | Not yet | |
| 3 | Venture @ Wiltshire Close Adventure Playground SW3 2NS | Not yet graded | Not yet |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
SW3 is in Kensington and Chelsea, covering London.
Nursery fees in SW3
What day nurseries in Inner London charge on average. Fees in SW3 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £238no funded hours | £185after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £222no funded hours | £181after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £87after the free 15 hours | £179after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in SW3
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in SW3 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.