--- title: "12 Day Nurseries near Carshalton — Ofsted Ratings & Fees |…" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/london/sutton/carshalton description: "12 day nurseries near Carshalton — Ofsted grades, opening hours and fees. 7 accept funded hours, 4 take under-twos." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Carshalton **4.8★** average from **84** Google reviews There are 12 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Carshalton on our register. 10 of those have a Carshalton address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 11 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 104 Google reviews across 10 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 7 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 4 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Carshalton at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Carshalton. 12 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 104 Google reviews 7 Accept funded hours 4 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Good 11 1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade. ### Highest rated in Carshalton - The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-carshalton-day-nursery-and-pre-school-sm5-3al-2690370) · Ofsted Good · 4.8★ (24) - Play B C Preschool (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/play-b-c-preschool-sm5-2jy-2602814) · Ofsted Good · 5.0★ (17) - Jancett Childcare, Park Lane, Carshalton (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/jancett-childcare-park-lane-carshalton-sm5-3ee-ey469964) · Ofsted Good · 4.8★ (11) ## Nursery locations in and around Carshalton ## Day nurseries in Carshalton - ### Play B C Preschool ★ 5.0 (17 reviews) Carshalton · SM5 2JY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/play-b-c-preschool-sm5-2jy-2602814 - ### Elmwood Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) CARSHALTON · SM5 2EJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/elmwood-nursery-sm5-2ej-ey368318 - ### The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School ★ 4.8 (24 reviews) Carshalton · SM5 3AL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-carshalton-day-nursery-and-pre-school-sm5-3al-2690370 - ### Cosy Cottage Daycare ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) Carshalton · SM5 2EF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cosy-cottage-daycare-ltd-sm5-2ef-2710869 - ### Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery And Preschool ★ 3.8 (6 reviews) CARSHALTON · SM5 3PZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-carshalton-day-nursery-and-preschool-sm5-3pz-ey542720 - ### Jancett Childcare, Park Lane, Carshalton ★ 4.8 (11 reviews) Carshalton · SM5 3EE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/jancett-childcare-park-lane-carshalton-sm5-3ee-ey469964 ## Also within 1 miles of Carshalton - ### The Grange Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) SUTTON · SM1 3PS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-grange-day-nursery-limited-sm1-3ps-ey462347 - ### Whizz Kidz Nurseries Sutton ★ 4.6 (11 reviews) Sutton · SM1 4QX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kidz-nurseries-sutton-sm1-4qx-ey500246 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Carshalton? We list 12 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Carshalton, 10 of which have a Carshalton address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. What are the Ofsted ratings like near Carshalton? Of the 11 graded settings within 1 miles of Carshalton, 11 are rated Good. No setting here currently holds an Outstanding grade, so focus on the inspection report detail rather than the headline word alone. What do parents say about nurseries near Carshalton? Across 10 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Carshalton have left 104 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Carshalton? 7 of the 12 nurseries within 1 miles of Carshalton (58%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near Carshalton take babies? 4 settings within 1 miles of Carshalton are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/about-our-data) Nursery Advice — home (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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