Nurseries in Harrow
Harrow has 134 early-years settings in our data across the postcode districts HA1, HA2, HA3, HA5, HA7, HA8 and UB6. They are 74 day nurseries, 31 school nursery classes, 22 pre-schools, 6 independent-school early-years units and 1 nursery school, and they record 4,804 places.
Settings with Montessori in their name: 22. On inspections, Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools graded Outstanding number 8 and Good 63 under the previous framework, with Requires improvement 0. Settings with new report cards: 13, of which strong or exceptional in at least four of the six areas: 5. Not yet inspected: 12.
By station, nearest-station counts include Harrow & Wealdstone (21), Stanmore (13), Pinner (13), Rayners Lane (11) and Canons Park (11). Explore Harrow Town, Pinner, Stanmore or Wealdstone, or go to the highest-rated list.
Harrow in numbers
134
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 74
- School nursery classes
- 31
- Pre-schools
- 22
- Independent schools (early years)
- 6
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 4,804
- Childminders (not listed individually)
- 70
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 13
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 5
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 8
- Good
- 63
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 12
Every setting in Harrow
134 of 134 settings in Harrow
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Montessori Day NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Active Montessori Day Nursery | HA1 | 33 places | Good | Harrow-on-the-Hill 300 m |
| Activetime Day Nursery Kenton LTDPre-schoolOfsted report for Activetime Day Nursery Kenton LTD | HA3 | 44 places | Not yet inspected | Kenton 1.1 km |
| Activetime Day Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Activetime Day Nursery Ltd | HA1 | 76 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Harrow-on-the-Hill 800 m |
| All Saints Pre SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for All Saints Pre School | HA8 | 35 places | Good | Queensbury 540 m |
| All Saints Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for All Saints Pre-School | HA3 | 18 places | Good | Headstone Lane 1.8 km |
| Alpha Preparatory SchoolIndependent school (early years) | HA1 | — | School inspection | Harrow-on-the-Hill 690 m |
| Apple Tree Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Apple Tree Day Nursery | HA3 | 30 places | Good | Harrow & Wealdstone 1.3 km |
| Apple Tree MontessoriPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Apple Tree Montessori | HA3 | 30 places | Good | Headstone Lane 2.0 km |
| Aylward Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Aylward Primary School | HA7 | — | School inspection | Stanmore 430 m |
| Belmont Montessori NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Belmont Montessori Nursery | HA3 | 27 places | Good | Harrow & Wealdstone 1.5 km |
| Belmont SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Belmont School | HA3 | — | Early years: Good | Harrow & Wealdstone 1.0 km |
| BishopKen Montessori NurseryPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for BishopKen Montessori Nursery | HA3 | 21 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Harrow & Wealdstone 1.2 km |
| Blossom Tree MontessoriDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Blossom Tree Montessori | HA5 | 60 places | Not yet inspected | Pinner 580 m |
| Blue Butterfly MontessoriDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Blue Butterfly Montessori | HA7 | 123 places | Good | Stanmore 1.1 km |
| Blue Butterfly MontessoriDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Blue Butterfly Montessori | HA5 | 86 places | Good | Pinner 580 m |
| Blue Nest Montessori SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Blue Nest Montessori School | HA5 | 30 places | Good | Pinner 730 m |
| Blue Nest Montessori SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Blue Nest Montessori School | HA2 | 109 places | Good | North Harrow 870 m |
| Boys & Girls Nursery (Stanmore) LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Boys & Girls Nursery (Stanmore) Limited | HA7 | 100 places | Good | Stanmore 490 m |
| Bright Horizons Hatch End Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Hatch End Day Nursery and Preschool | HA5 | 87 places | Good | Hatch End 330 m |
| Bright Little Stars HarrowDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Little Stars Harrow | HA1 | 88 places | Good | Harrow-on-the-Hill 560 m |
| Bright Little Stars NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Little Stars Nursery | HA7 | 78 places | Strong in 3 of 6 areas | Canons Park 340 m |
| Bright Owls Nursery HarrowPre-schoolOfsted report for Bright Owls Nursery Harrow | HA3 | 55 places | Not yet inspected | Kenton 1.5 km |
| Bright Start Day Care LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Start Day Care Limited | HA1 | 32 places | Not yet inspected | Harrow & Wealdstone 510 m |
| Brightkidz PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Brightkidz Preschool | HA7 | 40 places | Good | Queensbury 1.3 km |
| Brighttots NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Brighttots Nursery | HA2 | 20 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | North Harrow 160 m |
| Bubar Montessori NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Bubar Montessori Nursery | HA7 | 24 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Canons Park 1.5 km |
| Buckingham First NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Buckingham First Nursery | HA8 | 78 places | Outstanding | Canons Park 770 m |
| Buckingham Montessori SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Buckingham Montessori School | HA8 | 150 places | Good | Canons Park 790 m |
| Buckingham Preparatory SchoolIndependent school (early years) | HA5 | — | School inspection | Rayners Lane 410 m |
| Busy Bees at HarrowDay nurseryOfsted report for Busy Bees at Harrow | HA1 | 56 places | Good | Kenton 460 m |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sudbury HillDay nurseryOfsted report for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sudbury Hill | UB6 | — | Good | Sudbury Hill Harrow 120 m |
| Busy Bees PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Busy Bees Preschool | HA5 | 28 places | Good | Rayners Lane 450 m |
| Camrose Primary With NurserySchool nursery classOfsted report for Camrose Primary With Nursery | HA8 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Canons Park 680 m |
| Cannon Barn Montessori SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Cannon Barn Montessori School | HA5 | 102 places | Good | Pinner 650 m |
| Cedars Manor SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Cedars Manor School | HA3 | — | Early years: Good | Headstone Lane 480 m |
| Cheeky Chums Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Cheeky Chums Day Nursery | HA8 | 50 places | Good | Queensbury 650 m |
| Cheeky Chums Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Cheeky Chums Day Nursery | HA5 | 88 places | Good | Pinner 250 m |
| Cheeky Chums Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Cheeky Chums Day Nursery | HA8 | 78 places | Good | Queensbury 690 m |
| Cheeky TotsPre-schoolOfsted report for Cheeky Tots | HA1 | 36 places | Good | West Harrow 350 m |
| Christchurch Kindergarten @ CedarsPre-schoolOfsted report for Christchurch Kindergarten @ Cedars | HA3 | 20 places | Good | Headstone Lane 470 m |
| Christchurch Kindergarten @ EdgwareDay nurseryOfsted report for Christchurch Kindergarten @ Edgware | HA8 | 36 places | Good | Stanmore 920 m |
| Christchurch Kindergarten @ GangeDay nurseryOfsted report for Christchurch Kindergarten @ Gange | HA3 | 36 places | Outstanding | Harrow & Wealdstone 360 m |
| Christchurch Kindergarten Children's Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Christchurch Kindergarten Children's Nursery Limited | HA1 | 36 places | Good | Harrow & Wealdstone 160 m |
| College Road Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for College Road Pre-School | HA1 | 24 places | Good | Harrow-on-the-Hill 110 m |
| Dale Avenue NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for Dale Avenue Nursery | HA8 | 34 places | Not yet inspected | Queensbury 760 m |
| Earlsmead Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Earlsmead Primary School | HA2 | — | Early years: Good | Northolt Park 930 m |
| Elmgrove Primary School & NurserySchool nursery classOfsted report for Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery | HA3 | — | Early years: Good | Harrow & Wealdstone 850 m |
| Faith & Love NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Faith & Love Nursery | HA8 | 15 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Burnt Oak 510 m |
| First Years Pre School LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for First Years Pre School Ltd | HA1 | 89 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Harrow-on-the-Hill 700 m |
| Fountain Montessori Preschool EdgwareDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Fountain Montessori Preschool Edgware | HA8 | 88 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Edgware 720 m |
| Fun Kids NurseriesDay nurseryOfsted report for Fun Kids Nurseries | HA1 | 54 places | Good | Harrow & Wealdstone 270 m |
| Ghanshyam Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Ghanshyam Nursery School | HA3 | 71 places | Good | Queensbury 1.3 km |
| Glebe Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Glebe Primary School | HA3 | — | Early years: Requires improvement | Queensbury 590 m |
| Grange Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Grange Primary School | HA2 | — | Early years: Good | South Harrow 870 m |
| Growing Stars NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for Growing Stars Nursery | HA7 | 30 places | Strong in 5 of 6 areas | Canons Park 630 m |
| Growing Stars NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for Growing Stars Nursery | HA3 | — | Good | Harrow & Wealdstone 680 m |
| Happy Days NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Happy Days Nursery | HA1 | 33 places | Good | Harrow & Wealdstone 500 m |
| Harmony NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Harmony Nursery | HA2 | 22 places | Good | Rayners Lane 530 m |
| Harrow Day Nursery and MontessoriDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Harrow Day Nursery and Montessori | HA1 | 130 places | Good | North Harrow 1.0 km |
| Heathland SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Heathland School | HA2 | — | Early years: Good | Northolt Park 1.0 km |
| Hillview Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for Hillview Nursery School | HA2 | — | School inspection | South Harrow 490 m |
| Honeypot Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Honeypot Pre-School | HA7 | 25 places | Outstanding | Stanmore 640 m |
| Hugs and Giggles NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Hugs and Giggles Nursery | HA2 | 52 places | Good | North Harrow 910 m |
| Islamic Montessori SchoolPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Islamic Montessori School | HA7 | 35 places | Good | Stanmore 1.3 km |
| Jigsaw Nursery School PinnerDay nurseryOfsted report for Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner | HA5 | 60 places | Good | Pinner 360 m |
| Jolly Time NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Jolly Time Nursery | HA8 | 45 places | Good | Queensbury 700 m |
| Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School | HA3 | — | Early years: Good | Queensbury 900 m |
| Kiddicare Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Kiddicare Nursery Limited | HA5 | 30 places | Good | Pinner 490 m |
| KidsUniverse Montessori & Day Nursery (Harrow)Day nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for KidsUniverse Montessori & Day Nursery (Harrow) | HA1 | 96 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Harrow & Wealdstone 300 m |
| Krishna Avanti Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Krishna Avanti Primary School | HA8 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Canons Park 1.1 km |
| Little Aisha NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Aisha Nursery | HA2 | 70 places | Not yet inspected | South Harrow 530 m |
| Little Aisha NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Aisha Nursery | HA7 | 35 places | Not yet inspected | Stanmore 1.2 km |
| Little Aisha NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Aisha Nursery | HA5 | 35 places | Not yet inspected | Pinner 210 m |
| Little Avanti Nursery - StanmoreDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Avanti Nursery - Stanmore | HA7 | 35 places | Not yet inspected | Stanmore 720 m |
| Little Leaders Pinner GreenDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Leaders Pinner Green | HA5 | 20 places | Good | Northwood Hills 1.0 km |
| Little Leaders Rayners LaneDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Leaders Rayners Lane | HA2 | 36 places | Good | Rayners Lane 700 m |
| Little LearnersDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Learners | HA8 | 9 places | Outstanding | Canons Park 440 m |
| Little Lionhearts Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Lionhearts Nursery School | HA1 | 43 places | Good | Sudbury Hill Harrow 270 m |
| Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Pinner)Day nurseryOfsted report for Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Pinner) | HA5 | 60 places | Good | Pinner 1.1 km |
| Little Stars Preschool Nursery LtdPre-schoolOfsted report for Little Stars Preschool Nursery Ltd | HA3 | 52 places | Good | Harrow & Wealdstone 520 m |
| Longfield Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Longfield Primary School | HA2 | — | Early years: Good | Rayners Lane 550 m |
| Marlborough Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Marlborough Primary School | HA1 | — | Early years: Good | Harrow & Wealdstone 550 m |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery HarrowDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow | HA1 | 103 places | Good | Northwick Park 600 m |
| Montrose Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Montrose Pre-School | HA3 | 18 places | Good | Harrow & Wealdstone 580 m |
| Muddy Puddles NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Muddy Puddles Nursery | HA2 | 38 places | Good | Rayners Lane 550 m |
| Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School | HA2 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Rayners Lane 710 m |
| Norbury SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Norbury School | HA1 | — | School inspection | Harrow-on-the-Hill 500 m |
| North Harrow NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for North Harrow Nursery | HA1 | 112 places | Good | North Harrow 260 m |
| North London Collegiate SchoolIndependent school (early years) | HA8 | — | School inspection | Canons Park 690 m |
| Oak Lee Montessori SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Oak Lee Montessori School | HA5 | 95 places | Good | Pinner 490 m |
| Orley Farm SchoolIndependent school (early years) | HA1 | — | School inspection | South Harrow 500 m |
| Papillon Montessori 1Pre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Papillon Montessori 1 | HA2 | 20 places | Good | Headstone Lane 600 m |
| Papillon Montessori 2Day nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Papillon Montessori 2 | HA5 | 26 places | Good | Hatch End 450 m |
| Pinner Parish Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Pinner Parish Pre-School | HA5 | 24 places | Outstanding | Pinner 270 m |
| Pinner Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Pinner Park Primary School | HA5 | — | Early years: Good | Headstone Lane 650 m |
| Pinner Wood SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Pinner Wood School | HA5 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Northwood Hills 1.0 km |
| Priestmead Primary School and NurserySchool nursery classOfsted report for Priestmead Primary School and Nursery | HA3 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Harrow & Wealdstone 1.4 km |
| Rayners Lane MontessoriDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Rayners Lane Montessori | HA2 | 40 places | Good | Rayners Lane 840 m |
| Reddiford SchoolIndependent school (early years) | HA5 | — | School inspection | Pinner 290 m |
| Regent NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Regent Nursery | HA5 | 28 places | Good | Rayners Lane 250 m |
| Rooks Heath NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Rooks Heath Nursery | HA2 | 42 places | Good | South Harrow 250 m |
| Rowlands Avenue Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Rowlands Avenue Pre-School | HA5 | 48 places | Good | Hatch End 590 m |
| Roxbourne Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Roxbourne Primary School | HA2 | — | School inspection | Rayners Lane 1.1 km |
| Roxbourne Primary School DaycarePre-schoolOfsted report for Roxbourne Primary School Daycare | HA2 | 24 places | Not yet inspected | Rayners Lane 1.1 km |
| Roxeth Mead NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Roxeth Mead Nursery | HA2 | 90 places | Good | South Harrow 740 m |
| Roxmead Nursery South HarrowDay nurseryOfsted report for Roxmead Nursery South Harrow | HA2 | 60 places | Good | Northolt Park 1.0 km |
| Roxmead Nursery St PaulsDay nurseryOfsted report for Roxmead Nursery St Pauls | HA2 | 37 places | Good | South Harrow 570 m |
| Saint Panteleimon Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Saint Panteleimon Nursery School | HA3 | 83 places | Good | Kingsbury 570 m |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | HA3 | — | Early years: Good | Queensbury 740 m |
| St Bertha Daycare NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for St Bertha Daycare Nursery | HA3 | 80 places | Not yet inspected | Kenton 670 m |
| St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy | HA1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Sudbury Hill Harrow 510 m |
| St John Fisher Pre-school CIOPre-schoolOfsted report for St John Fisher Pre-school CIO | HA2 | 30 places | Strong in 5 of 6 areas | North Harrow 610 m |
| St John's CofE SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St John's CofE School | HA7 | — | School inspection | Stanmore 1.2 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | HA3 | — | Early years: Good | Harrow & Wealdstone 1.2 km |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and NurserySchool nursery classOfsted report for St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | HA3 | — | School inspection | Headstone Lane 210 m |
| Stag Lane Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Stag Lane Primary School | HA8 | — | Early years: Good | Queensbury 770 m |
| Stanburn Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Stanburn Primary School | HA7 | — | Early years: strong | Canons Park 1.0 km |
| Stanmore MontessoriPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Stanmore Montessori | HA7 | 26 places | Outstanding | Stanmore 870 m |
| Stepping Stones Pre-School (Harrow)Day nurseryOfsted report for Stepping Stones Pre-School (Harrow) | HA1 | 26 places | Good | Harrow-on-the-Hill 310 m |
| The Happy Haven Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Happy Haven Day Nursery | HA7 | 56 places | Strong in 4 of 6 areas | Stanmore 690 m |
| The John Lyon SchoolIndependent school (early years) | HA2 | — | School inspection | South Harrow 920 m |
| The Little Academy Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Little Academy Day Nursery | HA3 | 60 places | Good | Headstone Lane 530 m |
| The Welldon Park AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for The Welldon Park Academy | HA2 | — | Early years: Good | Northolt Park 470 m |
| Toddle in GroupDay nurseryOfsted report for Toddle in Group | HA3 | 58 places | Outstanding | Harrow & Wealdstone 850 m |
| Treehouse Nurseries and Pre schoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Treehouse Nurseries and Pre school | HA3 | 39 places | Not yet inspected | Harrow & Wealdstone 1.1 km |
| Treehouse Nursery and Pre schoolsPre-schoolOfsted report for Treehouse Nursery and Pre schools | HA7 | 25 places | Good | Stanmore 1.2 km |
| Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd | HA7 | 40 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Stanmore 700 m |
| Twisty Tails Nursery Pinner LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Twisty Tails Nursery Pinner Ltd | HA5 | 29 places | Good | Pinner 220 m |
| Vaughan Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Vaughan Primary School | HA1 | — | Early years: expected | West Harrow 190 m |
| Weald Rise Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Weald Rise Primary School | HA3 | — | School inspection | Harrow & Wealdstone 1.7 km |
| West Harrow Park Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for West Harrow Park Pre-School | HA1 | 29 places | Good | West Harrow 390 m |
| Wetherby House Montessori Harrow LtdDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Wetherby House Montessori Harrow Ltd | HA1 | 50 places | Outstanding | West Harrow 590 m |
| Whitchurch Primary School & NurserySchool nursery classOfsted report for Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery | HA7 | — | School inspection | Canons Park 620 m |
| Whitefriars SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Whitefriars School | HA3 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Harrow & Wealdstone 780 m |
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Settings by postcode district
- HA1 25 settings
- HA2 24 settings
- HA3 29 settings
- HA5 22 settings
- HA7 18 settings
- HA8 15 settings
- UB6 1 setting
Neighbourhoods in Harrow
Fees
| Average weekly price (nurseries) | Inner London | Outer London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | |||
| 25 hours a week, no funded hours | £238.01 | £216.94 | £188.75 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £185.10 | £171.39 | £148.82 |
| Age 2 | |||
| 25 hours a week, no funded hours | £222.18 | £213.99 | £174.85 |
| 25 hours a week, after 15 funded hours (extra-support 2-year-olds) | £88.87 | £85.60 | £69.94 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £180.69 | £172.62 | £140.72 |
| Age 3 and 4 | |||
| 25 hours a week, after 15 universal funded hours | £86.54 | £82.67 | £67.20 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £179.13 | £158.31 | £132.72 |
Free childcare in Harrow
- Working parents (from 9 months)
- Apply on GOV.UK for an 11-digit code and give it to your provider; re-confirm every 3 months. Apply on GOV.UK
- 2-year-olds with extra support
- Apply through the council. The council page explains who to contact; no separate online form was found. Apply
- All 3 and 4-year-olds (15 hours)
- No application to the council: speak to your chosen provider.
Deadlines for working-parent codes
| Spring term (starts 1 January) | Code by 31 December |
|---|---|
| Summer term (starts 1 April) | Code by 31 March |
| Autumn term (starts 1 September) | Code by 31 August |
Harrow Families Information Service
Checked against the council website on 22 October 2026.
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Nurseries in Harrow: questions
How many nurseries are there in Harrow?
We list 134 settings: 74 day nurseries, 22 pre-schools, 31 school nursery classes, 6 independent schools with early years and 1 nursery school. They have 4,804 recorded places. Prices vary, so see the Harrow fees page.
How many Harrow nurseries are rated Outstanding?
On the previous scale, Outstanding: 8; Good: 63. Of 13 settings with new report cards, strong or exceptional in at least four of the six areas: 5. Details and method are on the highest-rated list.
How many Montessori nurseries are in Harrow?
Settings with Montessori in their name: 22. This is name-based, so confirm training and practice with each nursery.
When must I apply for funded hours in Harrow?
Working parents get an 11-digit code from GOV.UK and give it to the provider; it must be re-confirmed every 3 months. The council page sets code deadlines of 31 December for spring, 31 March for summer and 31 August for autumn, and warns that a missed deadline may mean no funded hours that term. Two-year-old support goes through the council, and the borough funding page has the links.
How many childminders are there in Harrow?
Ofsted lists 70 childminders in Harrow. Individuals are not named here; see the childminder summary for the totals and inspection mix.
Which Harrow stations are closest to nurseries?
By nearest station: Harrow & Wealdstone 21, Stanmore 13, Pinner 13, Rayners Lane 11 and Canons Park 11.