Wandsworth · SW11, SW12, SW15, SW17, SW18

Child care in Wandsworth

Day nursery places, wraparound school-age care and home-based childcare across Wandsworth, from a local team who know the area and the schools in it.

Short answer

Earnest Care provides child care across Wandsworth, covering Battersea, Balham, Tooting, Putney, Earlsfield and surrounding areas (SW11, SW12, SW15, SW17, SW18). Services include day nursery places from nine months, breakfast and after-school clubs, holiday cover, childminding and DBS-checked nannies. All government-funded hours are accepted.

Childcare in Wandsworth: the local picture

Wandsworth has one of the highest concentrations of young professional families anywhere in London, particularly Battersea, Balham and Earlsfield. Nursery demand is intense, waiting lists are the norm rather than the exception, and parents frequently register during pregnancy.

We work across the borough with Wandsworth Council and the local Family Information Service, and our team knows the practical realities here - which schools finish when, where parking is impossible, and how long the journey actually takes at half past four.

Funded hours in Wandsworth

All government-funded entitlements are accepted at our Wandsworth provision, and we validate eligibility codes directly with Wandsworth Council. If you are not sure what you qualify for, our funded hours guide walks through every entitlement, or call 07539 535098 and we will check with you.

How to arrange care in Wandsworth

  1. Call or send an enquiry

    Tell us your postcode and what you need. We will confirm straight away whether we cover your part of Wandsworth.

  2. Free assessment, usually within 48 hours

    We come to you. No charge, no obligation, and no pressure to proceed at the end of it.

  3. A written plan and written costs

    Agreed with you before anything starts. You will know exactly what you are paying and what you are getting.

  4. Care begins, and keeps being reviewed

    With a named local coordinator you can reach directly, and a formal review every six weeks.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer childcare in Wandsworth?
Yes. We provide child care across Wandsworth, including Battersea, Balham, Tooting, Putney, Earlsfield and the surrounding SW11, SW12, SW15, SW17, SW18 postcodes. That covers day nursery places, breakfast and after-school clubs, holiday cover, childminding and nannies.
Which areas of Wandsworth do you cover?
We cover the whole borough, with our strongest presence in Battersea, Balham, Tooting, Putney. The area is well served by Clapham Junction - the busiest interchange in the country - plus the District line at Putney Bridge and Southfields and the Northern line at Balham and Tooting, which shapes where most of our families are based. Call us with your postcode for a definite answer.
Do you accept funded childcare hours in Wandsworth?
Yes, all current entitlements - the universal 15 hours, the 15 hours for eligible two year olds, and up to 30 hours for working parents from nine months. We validate eligibility codes directly with Wandsworth Council.
How do I find a nursery place in Wandsworth?
Call us with your child's age and the days you need, and we will tell you the real availability position rather than a comfortable one. Demand across Wandsworth means popular age rooms do carry waiting lists, and we would rather you knew that up front.

Let's talk about what your family needs

A short, no-pressure conversation is usually all it takes to work out the right kind of support. We will be honest with you if we are not the right fit.

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