# Sessional nurseries and pre-schools in SW12 (Balham, Clapham Common)

We list 4 nurseries in SW12 postcode district that match “Sessional / pre-school”, out of 21 nurseries in the area. Across all 21 nurseries in SW12 postcode district (17 full-day, 4 sessional) there are 992 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/sw12/sessional  
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [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 |
| [Marmalade Owl](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-owl-2702408) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 2 years to 5 years |
| [Yukon Tots & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yukon-tots-and-preschool-2705506) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 |  |

## 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 sessional nurseries and pre-schools are there in SW12?

We list 4 nurseries in SW12 that match: sessional / pre-school.

### 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.

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