# Nurseries in SW12 (Balham, Clapham Common)

We list 21 nurseries in SW12 postcode district (17 full-day, 4 sessional), with 992 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 21 (17 full-day · 4 sessional)
- Registered places: 992 (about 47 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Starlings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-starlings-2724385) | Full-day nursery | Good | £90 | 09:15–15:30 | from 16 months |
| [Apples And Honey Nightingale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apples-and-honey-nightingale-2526309) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 3 months to 5 years |
| [Marmalade Caterpillar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-caterpillar-2702411) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  | 09:00–17:00 | 2 years to 5 years |
| [345 Nursery School Balham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/345-nursery-school-balham-ey480363) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 2 years to 5 years |
| [The Weir Link Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-weir-link-nursery-ey496019) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | birth to 5 years |
| [Grove Hall Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grove-hall-nursery-ltd-ey416962) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | from 5 months |
| [Wellington's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellingtons-nursery-ey544415) | Full-day nursery | Good | £110 | 08:00–18:00 |  |
| [Marmalade Owl](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-owl-2702408) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 2 years to 5 years |
| [Abacus Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-school-ey369276) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 9 months to 5 years |
| [Balham Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balham-rainbow-nursery-ey489238) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | up to 5 years |
| [The Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-school-ey370786) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:30 |  |
| [Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nightingale-1-montessori-nursery-ey473044) | Full-day nursery | Report card, Mar 2026 |  | 08:30–15:30 |  |
| [N Family Club Balham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-balham-2659329) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 |  |
| [Nightingales Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nightingales-nursery-123175) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 |  |
| [Woodward Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodward-nursery-2794835) | Full-day nursery |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 3 months to 5 years |
| [Yukon Tots & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yukon-tots-and-preschool-2705506) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 |  |
| [The Learning Experience Balham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-experience-balham-2873528) | Full-day nursery |  |  | 06:30–18:30 | 3 months to 5 years |
| [Sparkies Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sparkies-nursery-and-pre-school-2691229) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Woodentops Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodentops-day-nursery-ey414063) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-balham-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286661) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Link Chinese Limited Alderbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/link-chinese-limited-alderbrook-2811946) | Full-day nursery |  |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/full-day.md) (17)
- [Early drop-off](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/early-drop-off.md) (7)
- [Funded 2-year-old places](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/funded-2-year-olds.md) (7)
- [30 funded hours](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/funded-30-hours.md) (7)
- [Own garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/garden.md) (7)
- [Flexible sessions](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/flexible-sessions.md) (6)
- [Forest school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/forest-school.md) (4)
- [Funded from 9 months](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/funded-9-months.md) (4)
- [Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/montessori.md) (4)
- [SEND support](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/send-support.md) (4)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/sessional.md) (4)
- [Separate baby room](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/baby-room.md) (3)
- [Rated Outstanding](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/outstanding.md) (3)
- [Term-time only](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/term-time-only.md) (3)

## Neighbouring areas

- [SW4](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw4.md) (15)
- [SW2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw2.md) (12)
- [SW17](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw17.md) (27)
- [SW11](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw11.md) (37)
- [SW18](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw18.md) (35)
- [SW16](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw16.md) (41)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in SW12?

We list 21 nurseries in SW12: 17 full-day and 4 sessional, with 992 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Are there nurseries with funded places for 2-year-olds in SW12?

Yes, we list 7 in SW12.

### Are there nurseries offering 30 funded hours in SW12?

Yes, we list 7 in SW12.

### Are there forest school nurseries in SW12?

Yes, we list 4 in SW12.

### Which areas are near SW12?

Neighbouring areas include SW4, SW2, SW17 and SW11.

## 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.
