Nurseries in Reigate and Banstead

In Reigate and Banstead, private nurseries generally accept children from around 3 months old depending on availability. School and council nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier eligibility possible for some 2-year-olds or children of working parents.

In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. Families may also benefit from Tax-Free Childcare, which provides a 20 percent government top-up on childcare payments up to £2,000 per child per year.

Nursery fees in Reigate and Banstead typically range from £75–£135 per day, with higher prices around Reigate and Redhill due to strong demand and commuter access.

All nurseries in Reigate and Banstead are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Surrey County Council.

Ask about outdoor facilities, proximity to spaces like Priory Park, the structure of funded hours, staff retention and any additional charges for meals or extended sessions. It is also worth asking about waiting list pressure, particularly in central Reigate.