Nurseries and childcare in Sutton
We know of 70 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Sutton. 2 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 2 of 2 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 across Sutton
- Spencer Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (improving) (2024) · phone and directions
- Thomas Wall Nursery SchoolGood or better Good in every area (2025) · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare by area
A few to start with
- Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery and Preschool Preschool 231 Carshalton Rd, Carshalton, SM5 3PZ 5 Call
- Bright Horizons Sutton Day Nursery and Preschool Day care preschool 14 Sherwood Park Road, Sutton, SM1 2SQ 5 Call
- Busy Bees Preschool 261 Malden Rd, Sutton, SM3 8ET 3 Call
- Doris Venner Pre-School Preschool 1 The Manor Dr, Worcester Park, KT4 7LG 3 Call
- Little Fishes Preschool St Paul's Church, 15 Northey Ave, Sutton, SM2 7HS 5 Call
- Mini Treasures Day Nursery Day care preschool 106a Stafford Rd, Wallington, SM6 9AY 5 Call
- Play At The Bridge Preschool Hackbridge Hall, London Rd, Wallington, SM6 7HF 5 Call
- Play B C Preschool Preschool Elm Grove Hall, Butter Hill, Carshalton, SM6 5 Call
- Rosehill Nursery Day care preschool Thomas Wall Pavilion, Green Ln, Carshalton, SM4 6SL 5 Call
- The Butterfly Patch Preschool The Butterfly Patch Avenue Primary Academy, Avenue Rd, Sutton, SM2 6JE 4 Call
- Thomas Wall Nursery School Preschool Robin Hood Ln, Sutton, SM1 5 Call
- Tilly’s Preschool at Westcroft Leisure Centre School Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Road, Carshalton, SM5 2TG 5 Call
- ABC Preschool Preschool T.S. Puma Hall, Church Path, Church Rd, Wallington, SM6 7NH Call
- Amy Johnson Children's Centre Preschool Amy Johnson Children's Centre, Brabazon Ave, Wallington, SM6 9ET Call
- Beddington Infant & Nursery School Elementary school Croydon Rd, Wallington, SM6 Call
- Bright Horizons North Cheam Day Nursery and Preschool Preschool 654 London Rd, Sutton, SM3 9BZ Call
- Bruce's Doggy Day Care Pet boarding Bruce's Woodcote Green, Dobbies Garden Centre, Wallington, SM6 0SU Call
- Caterpillars Day Nursery Preschool 5 The Square, Carshalton, SM5 3BN Call
- Cheam Priory Centre Day care preschool 316 Malden Rd, Sutton, SM3 8EP Call
- Christ Church Fledgelings Preschool Preschool Christchurch Park, Sutton, SM2 5TN Call
- Dolphin Day Nursery Day care preschool 243 Green Ln, Morden, SM4 6SQ Call
- ER Architectural Design Child care and day care 2 Oakhill Rd, London, SM1 3AB Call
- Hidden Gems Daycare Ltd Day care preschool 113 Culvers Ave, Carshalton, SM5 2FJ Call
- Jancett Baby Unit Child care and day care Ross Rd, Wallington, SM6 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.
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 Sutton?
We know of 70 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Sutton, including 2 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
Other things people look for
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.