# Sessional nurseries and pre-schools in Merton

We list 14 nurseries in Merton that match “Sessional / pre-school”, out of 80 nurseries in the area. Across all 80 nurseries in Merton (66 full-day, 14 sessional) there are 3,926 registered places. The median published full-day fee is £112, against £88 across England. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/sessional  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 80 (66 full-day · 14 sessional)
- Full-day fee: £112 (£24 above England median)
- Registered places: 3,926 (about 49 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-preschool-wimbledon-2496931) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  | 08:15–16:00 | 2 years to 5 years |
| [The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oak-montessori-wimbledon-park-pavilion-2532919) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2 years to 5 years |
| [Little Hands Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-montessori-2556726) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2 years to 4 years |
| [Little Hands Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-montessori-ey500816) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 09:00–12:30 | 2 years to 4 years |
| [Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bow-lane-pre-school-ltd-2881403) | Sessional pre-school |  |  | 07:45–16:30 | from 18 months |
| [Wimbledon Village Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-village-montessori-school-ey553090) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 08:50–15:00 | 18 months to 5 years |
| [MMI Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mmi-preschool-ey394181) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 09:00–15:45 |  |
| [The Castle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-castle-kindergarten-2807518) | Sessional pre-school |  |  | 08:30–17:00 | from 2 years |
| [Abbey Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-pre-school-ey451407) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 |  |
| [Holiplay Pre School At St Marks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holiplay-pre-school-at-st-marks-2531393) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Acorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-nursery-ey405936) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 |  |
| [Acacia Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acacia-pre-school-ey450616) | Sessional pre-school | Report card, Feb 2026 |  | 07:45–18:00 |  |
| [Little Learners at Sherwood Park Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-at-sherwood-park-hall-2863272) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |
| [Singlegate Primary School Sports Focus Coaching](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/singlegate-primary-school-sports-focus-coaching-2889127) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/full-day.md) (66)
- [Own garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/garden.md) (37)
- [30 funded hours](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/funded-30-hours.md) (26)
- [Separate baby room](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/baby-room.md) (24)
- [Flexible sessions](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/flexible-sessions.md) (23)
- [Funded 2-year-old places](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/funded-2-year-olds.md) (21)
- [Early drop-off](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/early-drop-off.md) (19)
- [Funded from 9 months](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/funded-9-months.md) (19)
- [Meals included in fees](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/meals-included.md) (14)
- [SEND support](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/send-support.md) (14)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/sessional.md) (14)
- [Forest school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/forest-school.md) (13)
- [Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/montessori.md) (9)
- [Rated Outstanding](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/outstanding.md) (6)
- [Curiosity Approach](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/curiosity-approach.md) (5)
- [Term-time only](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/term-time-only.md) (5)
- [Organic food](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/organic-food.md) (3)

## Areas within Merton

- [Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/wimbledon.md) (15)
- [South Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/south-wimbledon.md) (11)
- [Collier's Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/colliers-wood.md) (8)
- [Mitcham](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/mitcham.md) (7)
- [Wimbledon Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/wimbledon-park.md) (7)
- [Cottenham Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/cottenham-park.md) (5)
- [Lower Morden](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/lower-morden.md) (5)
- [Longthornton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/longthornton.md) (3)
- [Merton Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/merton-park.md) (3)
- [Morden](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/morden.md) (3)
- [West Barnes](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/west-barnes.md) (3)
- [Wimbledon Common](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/wimbledon-common.md) (3)
- [Pollards Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/pollards-hill.md) (2)
- [Bushey Mead](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/bushey-mead.md) (1)
- [Copse Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/copse-hill.md) (1)
- [Merton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/merton.md) (1)
- [Morden Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/morden-park.md) (1)
- [Risley Close](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/merton/risley-close.md) (1)

## Postcode districts

- [CR4](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/cr4.md) (17)
- [KT3](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/kt3.md) (10)
- [SM4](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sm4.md) (10)
- [SW16](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw16.md) (41)
- [SW19](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw19.md) (51)
- [SW20](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw20.md) (8)

## Neighbouring areas

- [Wandsworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/wandsworth.md) (145)
- [Sutton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/sutton.md) (73)
- [Kingston upon Thames](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/kingston-upon-thames.md) (50)
- [Lambeth](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/lambeth.md) (112)
- [Hammersmith and Fulham](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/hammersmith-and-fulham.md) (74)
- [Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/london/croydon.md) (160)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many sessional nurseries and pre-schools are there in Merton?

We list 14 nurseries in Merton that match: sessional / pre-school.

### How many nurseries are there in Merton?

We list 80 nurseries in Merton: 66 full-day and 14 sessional, with 3,926 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

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

The median full-day fee published by nurseries in Merton is £112. Across England the typical fee is £88. Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Are there nurseries offering 30 funded hours in Merton?

Yes, we list 26 in Merton.

### Are there nurseries with funded places for 2-year-olds in Merton?

Yes, we list 21 in Merton.

### Are there nurseries with funded places from 9 months in Merton?

Yes, we list 19 in Merton.

### Which areas are near Merton?

Neighbouring areas include Wandsworth, Sutton, Kingston upon Thames and Lambeth.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
