Childcare in Surrey

Finding the right childcare is one of the more significant decisions families make in the early years, and Surrey has a broad range of options. Day nurseries take children from a few weeks old through to school age and run full and part time places. Childminders offer a home based setting, usually with smaller numbers of children and more flexibility around hours, which suits some families better than a nursery environment. Pre school and nursery classes tend to run school hours and are often based on or near primary schools, making the transition to reception year easier.

Wraparound care, including breakfast clubs and after school provision, is available at many Surrey schools either directly or through third party providers. Holiday clubs fill the school breaks and are particularly useful for working parents, running full days with sports, arts, crafts and outdoor activities. Most reputable childcare providers in Surrey are registered with Ofsted, which publishes inspection reports online, and checking those reports is a reasonable starting point when comparing options.

Government funded hours are available for eligible two, three and four year olds, and parents should check the current entitlement on GOV.UK as the scheme has expanded in recent years. Tax Free Childcare and childcare voucher schemes can help reduce costs for families who qualify. Browse the listings below to find childcare options near you in Surrey, filter by type and age range, and contact providers directly to ask about availability and costs.