Child care in Kingston upon Thames
Day nursery places, wraparound school-age care and home-based childcare across Kingston upon Thames, from a local team who know the area and the schools in it.
Earnest Care provides child care across Kingston upon Thames, covering Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden, Chessington, Tolworth and surrounding areas (KT1, KT2, KT3, KT5, KT6, KT9). 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 Kingston upon Thames: the local picture
Kingston is a settled family borough with well-regarded schools, so demand here is planned well in advance rather than urgent. New Malden and Surbiton in particular generate consistent nursery and wraparound enquiries, usually from parents looking six to nine months ahead.
We work across the borough with Kingston 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 Kingston upon Thames
All government-funded entitlements are accepted at our Kingston upon Thames provision, and we validate eligibility codes directly with Kingston 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.
Our services in Kingston upon Thames
Everything we offer is available across Kingston upon Thames. These are the services local families ask about most.
Day nursery
Full and part-time places from 9 months to school age, following the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Learn moreAfter-school club
Collection from school, a hot tea, homework support and play until you finish work.
Learn moreHoliday club
Full-day cover through every school holiday, with trips, sport and creative projects.
Learn moreChildminding
Small-group, home-based care with the same familiar adult every day.
Learn moreNanny & babysitting
Vetted, DBS-checked nannies and sitters in your own home, including at short notice.
Learn moreSEND support
Inclusive provision with 1:1 support, EHCP experience and close work with your local SEND team.
Learn moreHow to arrange care in Kingston upon Thames
Call or send an enquiry
Tell us your postcode and what you need. We will confirm straight away whether we cover your part of Kingston upon Thames.
Free assessment, usually within 48 hours
We come to you. No charge, no obligation, and no pressure to proceed at the end of it.
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.
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
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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.