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Children's care at home in Streatham
15 of the 51 home care agencies covering Streatham offer children's care. Of the 9 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for children's care across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £37.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,800 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Aspire Care Services Ltd, rated Good on 1 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- CQC rates 9 of the 9 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding and 6 are not yet rated.
- The London Borough of Lambeth offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 11 list dementia as a specialism.
- Rating changes in London are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Streatham", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 15agencies on the CQC register
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 11offer dementia support
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering children's care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 51
- Care for adults under 65 · 43
- Elderly care · 42
- Physical disability care · 40
- Dementia care · 36
- Learning disability care · 32
- Mental health care · 31
- Sensory impairment care · 25
- Children's care · 15
- Supported living · 14
- Substance misuse support · 5
- Eating disorder support · 4
| # | Home care agency | Overall rating | Last rated | Office | Extra specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aspire Care Services Ltd | Oct 2026 | under 0.5 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | 71 Rowan Crescent | Jul 2026 | 1.4 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | 365 Divine Care | Aug 2022 | 0.7 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Rathbone Outreach | Jan 2024 | 0.9 miles | 4 | |
| 5 | Brockwell Care | Jan 2023 | 1.4 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Brandon Trust Supported Living - Trident Business Centre, Tooting | Jun 2024 | 1.8 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Mushkil Aasaan | Feb 2023 | 1.8 miles | 7 | |
| 8 | Lambeth Branch | Jun 2018 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Rainbow Medical Services Ltd | Oct 2020 | 1.5 miles | 7 | |
| 10 | 48 Valleyfield Road | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 5 |
| 11 | PsychWorks Associates | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 3 |
| 12 | Sahaan Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 4 |
| 13 | SOUTHCROFT HEALTHCARE LODGE | Not yet rated | – | 0.7 miles | 5 |
| 14 | Family Support and Partnership Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 1.7 miles | 5 |
| 15 | Pearl Connexions | Not yet rated | – | 1.8 miles | 6 |
The full list for children's care covering Streatham: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How children's care in Streatham compares
Registered for children's care: 15 out of 51 agencies covering Streatham (29%). England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for children's care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 3 points above the 97% for all agencies in the town).
For children's care, the top rated agencies are Aspire Care Services Ltd, 71 Rowan Crescent and 365 Divine Care. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: June 2018. Newest: October 2026. Within 2 miles of Streatham centre: 15 offices. Not yet rated: 6. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 22 agencies in Lambeth list children's care, and 100% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for children's care: 29% here, 37% across Lambeth.
In London, weekday visiting care typically costs about £37.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,800 a week. Where these figures come from.
Children's care: what it means
Short breaks for parents, personal care and support with health routines are the main parts of this care, which is for young people and children with disabilities or complex health needs, together with their families.
Questions worth asking about children's care
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
Free advice: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask Lambeth for a care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: children's care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham | – | 15 | 9 |
| Lambeth | 2.1 mi | 22 | 11 |
| Wandsworth | 2.8 mi | 13 | 10 |
| Merton | 3.3 mi | 14 | 10 |
| Croydon | 3.8 mi | 35 | 24 |
| Chelsea | 4.6 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Southwark | 4.7 mi | 15 | 7 |
Council support
Lambeth
A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Lambeth is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
Asking Lambeth for an assessment, and how payment and direct payments work
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Free care cost report for Streatham
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about children's care in Streatham
Which home care agencies in Streatham offer children's care?
15 of the 51 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 2 miles of Streatham list children's care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Aspire Care Services Ltd, 71 Rowan Crescent and 365 Divine Care.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Streatham?
9 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 9 with a rating. 6 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Streatham?
Prices typically seen in London in 2026: visiting care £30–£40 an hour; sleeping night £190–£230; waking night £240–£320; live-in care £1,300–£1,800 a week. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does the London Borough of Lambeth fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, the London Borough of Lambeth has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting the London Borough of Lambeth.
How do I choose between agencies in Streatham?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 15 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 7 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more children's care in towns near Streatham?
In Streatham there are 15, 9 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Lambeth (2.1 miles): 22, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Wandsworth (2.8 miles): 13, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Merton (3.3 miles): 14, 10 rated Good or Outstanding.
Busy? Let us pass your request to providers.
Describe what's needed in one form. We send it to as many as three Streatham providers who accept enquiries via The Care Panel, and they email you back.
Children's care near Streatham
- Children's care in Lambeth 2.1 mi
- Children's care in Wandsworth 2.8 mi
- Children's care in Merton 3.3 mi
- Children's care in Croydon 3.8 mi
- Children's care in Chelsea 4.6 mi
- Children's care in Southwark 4.7 mi
- Children's care in Lewisham 4.9 mi
- Children's care in Sutton 5.3 mi
Other help in Streatham
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.