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Child care in Richmond upon Thames

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

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Earnest Care provides child care across Richmond upon Thames, covering Twickenham, Richmond, Teddington, Whitton, Hampton and surrounding areas (TW1, TW2, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12, SW13, SW14). 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 Richmond upon Thames: the local picture

Richmond is among the most affluent boroughs in London and parents here research exhaustively before choosing. They compare settings carefully, ask hard questions and value transparent fees over marketing. Places around Richmond, Teddington and East Sheen are competitive, and waiting lists are real rather than a sales tactic.

We work across the borough with Richmond 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 Richmond upon Thames

All government-funded entitlements are accepted at our Richmond upon Thames provision, and we validate eligibility codes directly with Richmond 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 Richmond upon Thames

Everything we offer is available across Richmond 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.

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After-school club

Collection from school, a hot tea, homework support and play until you finish work.

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Holiday club

Full-day cover through every school holiday, with trips, sport and creative projects.

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Childminding

Small-group, home-based care with the same familiar adult every day.

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Nanny & babysitting

Vetted, DBS-checked nannies and sitters in your own home, including at short notice.

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SEND support

Inclusive provision with 1:1 support, EHCP experience and close work with your local SEND team.

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How to arrange care in Richmond upon Thames

  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 Richmond upon Thames.

  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 Richmond upon Thames?
Yes. We provide child care across Richmond upon Thames, including Twickenham, Richmond, Teddington, Whitton, Hampton and the surrounding TW1, TW2, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12, SW13, SW14 postcodes. That covers day nursery places, breakfast and after-school clubs, holiday cover, childminding and nannies.
Which areas of Richmond upon Thames do you cover?
We cover the whole borough, with our strongest presence in Twickenham, Richmond, Teddington, Whitton. The area is well served by South Western Railway from Richmond, Twickenham and Teddington, the District line to Richmond, and the river crossings that shape every journey time here, 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 Richmond upon Thames?
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 Richmond Council.
How do I find a nursery place in Richmond upon Thames?
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 Richmond upon Thames 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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