# Cost of nursery in Lewisham

We know published fees for 32 of the 134 open nurseries we list in Lewisham. The median published full-day fee is £87.50, before funded hours.

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## Median full-day fee by age

| Age | Median | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £85 | median of 17 nurseries |
| Age 2 | £85 | median of 19 nurseries |
| Age 3 to 4 | £87.50 | median of 20 nurseries |

## Compared

- Lewisham: £87.50 (32 nurseries' published fees)
- All nurseries we list in England: £88 (665 nurseries' published fees)
- England average, under 2: £75.50 a 10-hour day (England average, nursery, under 2 (Coram Childcare Survey 2026: £188.75 for 25 hours a week, converted to a 10-hour day))

- 5 days, no funding (under-2 median): £1,806.25 a month
- 5 days with 30 funded hours (under-2 median): £998.75 a month
- 3 days with 30 funded hours (under-2 median): £276.25 a month
## Methodology

- Medians use each nursery's lowest published full-day price for that age, from nursery websites and listings, as last checked on 14 November 2026. A median needs at least 3 nurseries.
- Published fees are often the headline rate: some nurseries charge more for shorter weeks, add meals, or price by session. Always check the nursery's own price list.

- [Work out your monthly cost in Lewisham](https://toddly.co.uk/childcare-cost-calculator?la=lewisham)
- [Funded hours in Lewisham](https://toddly.co.uk/funded-hours/lewisham)
- [Compare nurseries in Lewisham](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/lewisham)
- [Nursery fees index](https://toddly.co.uk/data/nursery-fees/2026-q4)

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a nursery cost in Lewisham?

We know published fees for 32 of the 134 open nurseries we list in Lewisham. The median published full-day fee is £87.50, before funded hours.

### What would 5 days a week cost with 30 funded hours?

At the under-2 median day rate of £85 for a 10-hour day, about £998.75 a month over 51 weeks, against £1,806.25 without funding. Your nursery's own rate and how it stretches funded hours will change this.

### Is nursery cheaper with funded hours in Lewisham?

Yes, for eligible families. Working parents can get 30 hours a week for 38 weeks from 9 months old, and every 3 and 4-year-old gets 15 hours. Nurseries may charge for meals and other extras on funded hours.

### Why do you only show fees for some nurseries?

We only show prices a nursery has published. We know them for 32 of 134 nurseries in Lewisham; the rest have not published fees online yet.