Nurseries and childcare in Claygate
We know of 36 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Claygate, 1 of them in Claygate itself. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 3 miles of the middle of Claygate
- Surbiton Hill Nursery SchoolGood or better Standards maintained (2025) · 2.7 mi
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Claygate, nearest first
- Jigsaw Pre-School Preschool · 0.2 miles Church Road, Claygate, KT10 Call
- Little Sparrows Esher Preschool · 1.0 miles New Road, Esher, KT10 Call
- Playmates Nursery Chessington Child care and day care · 1.0 miles The Kings Centre, Coppard Gardens, Chessington, KT9 5 Call
- Christopher Robin Nursery, Hinchley Wood, Surrey Preschool · 1.0 miles St Christopher's Church Hall, Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, KT10 0AQ Call
- Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool Preschool · 1.2 miles 1 Poplar Rd, Esher, KT10 0DD 5 Call
- Piglets Pre-School Preschool · 1.2 miles Chessington Community College, Garrison Ln, Chessington, KT9 2JS 5 Call
- Bright Horizons Sandown Park Day Nursery And Preschool Preschool · 1.3 miles Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, KT10 9AJ Call
- Stepping Stones Nursery School Home service · 1.4 miles Woodfield Rd, Thames Ditton, KT7 5 Call
- Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Home service · 1.5 miles Hook Rd, Surbiton, KT9 1PL Call
- Muddy Puddles Pre-School Preschool · 1.6 miles Long Ditton Cricket Club, Stokes Field, Betts Way, Surbiton, KT6 5HT Call
- Little Gems Montessori Preschool and Nursery Preschool · 1.7 miles Betts Way, Surbiton, KT6 Call
- Premier Nannies Child care and day care · 1.8 miles Angel Rd, Thames Ditton, KT7 Call
- Long Ditton Infant & Nursery School Elementary school · 1.8 miles 25 Ditton Hill Rd, Surbiton, KT6 5JB Call
- Marlborough House Nursery School Preschool · 2.0 miles Windmill Lane, Surbiton, KT6 Call
- Our Lady's Preschool · 2.1 miles Hampton Ct Way, Thames Ditton, KT7 Call
- Appletree Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.1 miles Horton Lane , Epsom, KT19 Call
- Advantage Children's Day Nursery Preschool · 2.2 miles Red Lion Rd, Surbiton, KT6 Call
- Bright Horizons Surbiton Day Nursery And Preschool Elementary school · 2.4 miles 23 Upper Brighton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6QX 5 Call
- Childs Play Nursery School Preschool · 2.4 miles Childs Play Nursery School Ltd, 31 St Matthew's Ave, Surbiton, KT6 6JQ 5 Call
- Appletree Day Nursery Preschool · 2.4 miles Horton Lane, Epsom, KT19 Call
- Tolworth Infant and Nursery School Elementary school · 2.5 miles School Ln, Surbiton, KT6 7QJ Call
- Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Surbiton Preschool · 2.5 miles 34 Kingsdowne Rd, Surbiton, KT6 6LA 5 Call
- Bright Horizons Surbiton Ewell Road Day Nursery and Preschool Preschool · 2.6 miles 301 Ewell Rd, Surbiton, KT6 7AB 5 Call
- Dicky Birds After School Club In Surbiton (St. Andrews Hall) Preschool · 2.6 miles St Andrews Hall, Maple Road, Surbiton, KT6 Call
- Tiddlers Pre-School Preschool · 2.7 miles St.Marys Church Hall Church St, Walton-On-Thames, KT12 2QS Call
- Maple Infants' and Nursery School Elementary school · 2.7 miles Maple Rd, Surbiton, KT6 4AL Call
- Sapphires Nursery School Preschool · 2.7 miles St Mary's Church Hall, St Mary's Rd, East Molesey, KT8 0ST 5 Call
- Oasis Pre-School Preschool · 2.8 miles Hill Methodist Church, 39 Ewell Rd, Surbiton, KT6 2AF Call
- Robin Hood Primary & Nursery School Education · 2.8 miles Bowness Crescent , Surbiton, SW15 3QL Call
- Burwood Preschool Preschool · 2.8 miles St Peter's Institute, Faulkner's Rd, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 Call
- Aspire Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.8 miles 1A Howard Rd, Surbiton, KT5 8SA Call
- Rewilding Forest School Preschool · 2.9 miles Rydens Rd, Walton-on-Thames, KT12
- Nannypaye Child care and day care · 2.9 miles 30 Tolworth Rise South, Surbiton, KT5 9NN Call
- Maple Tree Pre-School, Epsom Common Preschool · 2.9 miles Christ Church Hall , Epsom, KT21
- Kateys House Preschool · 2.9 miles 35-37 Creek Rd, East Molesey, KT8 9BE Call
- Children's Workshop Preschool · 2.9 miles Manor Rd, East Molesey, KT8 9JU Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Claygate?
We know of 36 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Claygate, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Claygate
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