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Fennies Wimbledon

Ofsted: Strong standard·
4.4(29 parent reviews)
·17 Elm Grove, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4HE · Merton
Number of places
84 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Merton

About this day nursery

Located at 17 Elm Grove, Wimbledon, London SW19 4HE, Fennies Wimbledon is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that has been operating since June 2018. It caters to children aged 0 to 4 years and was rated 'Good' in its latest Ofsted inspection on January 9, 2026.

The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Fennies Wimbledon follows the EYFS curriculum approach, ensuring a structured and comprehensive learning experience for all children.

The setting places a strong emphasis on inclusive practices, providing excellent support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Trained staff, including the SENCo, work collaboratively with parents and professionals to ensure early identification and tailored support, allowing all children to make secure and sustained progress.

Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children enjoying ample opportunities for physical activity in all weathers, fostering independence and mathematical understanding through practical experiences. For children with English as an additional language (EAL), the nursery uses a variety of methods, including props and keywords in home languages and English, meaningful conversations, and well-sequenced story times to support communication and language development.

The dedicated team, including new managers and staff, are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment where all children thrive and are well-prepared for their next steps in education.

What it's like

The setting has made significant progress since the last inspection, with new managers and staff working cooperatively to embed consistent practices and improve the learning environment. Children benefit from a well-organised setting and staff have improved supervision and reduced accidents. All children, including those with SEND, make strong, steady progress due to improved curriculum planning that addresses individual learning needs and interests. Daily routines are well-embedded, creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports children's transitions and promotes their development.

Strong safeguardingInclusive practiceActive learningCreative expressionStrong progress

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:45 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement

Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fennies Wimbledon

Last inspected 9 January 2026

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

The setting has made significant progress since the last inspection, with new managers and staff working cooperatively to embed consistent practices and improve the learning environment. Children benefit from a well-organised setting and staff have improved supervision and reduced accidents. All children, including those with SEND, make strong, steady progress due to improved curriculum planning that addresses individual learning needs and interests. Daily routines are well-embedded, creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports children's transitions and promotes their development.

Inspector highlights

  • All children, including those with SEND, fully engage in adult-led activities and free play, flourishing as they develop active learning skills.
  • Children enjoy an exciting range of activities and outings, including trips to museums, to consolidate learning and develop understanding of the world.
  • Staff skilfully support all children, including those with SEND, to learn about sharing and taking turns, promoting consideration for others.
  • Children have abundant opportunities for physical exercise during outside play in all weather, developing independence by putting on coats and hats.
  • The quality of the curriculum and teaching has significantly improved, leading to impressive progress for all children, including those with SEND, from their starting points.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.
Inspection #10408918 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those with other barriers to learning are extremely well supported, making secure and sustained progress. Trained staff, including the SENCo, work effectively with parents and professionals for early identification and support, managing additional funding to ensure inclusion.

Outdoor space

Children have abundant opportunities to gain physical exercise during outside play in all weather. Children develop independence by putting on their coats and hats and staff encourage mathematical understanding through real-life scenarios like counting children in a line.

EAL / language support

Fennies Wimbledon uses props and keywords in children's home languages and in English to support communication. Staff engage children in meaningful conversations and use well-sequenced story times to enhance language skills.

Parent Reviews of Fennies Wimbledon

4.4
(29)
Paul Dobra
3 months ago

Our 11 months baby started his nursery journey with Fennies last week. It's been a very smooth process, with an initial settling week which helped him accommodate to the new environment: gradual easing in that helped both himself and ourselves (big step!). I really like that staff are very friendly and supportive, as well as the quick communication / replies : we love seeing pictures of our baby on his day-to-day activities, as it always puts a smile on our faces during working hours. On that note, the "Famly" app is easy to use and provides a lot of information, making the whole enrolling process (and beyond) very simple and straightforward. Management are also very kind and go above and beyond to provide a great experience to parents, be it by always being supportive or by creating an atmosphere of calm & professionalism. Really happy with our choice so far!

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Lucy Forster
a year ago

We sent our son Max to Fennies Wimbledon from 11 months to 1yr 8 months old and we were really impressed by the nursery and staff. Ryan and Nicky are both very thoughtful and professional managers who helped a lot with the initial settling process and whenever we had questions throughout our time here. The girls in the Explorers room who looked after him were amazing, and showed genuine compassion and care. Max has definitely grown in confidence and it was really sad to move on due to moving house too far away. We would highly recommend.

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Giselle Itami
2 years ago

We have a 1.5 years old and a 4.5 years old attending to Fennies, and we are very happy and satisfied with the nursery. Facilities are the best - interesting educational toys, safe and clean. The staff is very competent and passionate about what they do - they always plan amazing activities with lots of fun. The management is always open to hear. The nursery also held events to integrate parents - my kids were very happy to show us their daily routine in the nursery, and we had a lovely graduation ceremony for my eldest, a very good memory we will remember forever. We could not be happier and highly recommend Fennies Wimbledon!

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Carrie-Anne
a year ago

Our little boy started at Wimbledon Fennies 3 weeks ago and I couldn't be happier with our choice. I was a little apprehensive about leaving him at the start but the girls in the baby room have been incredible. Within a couple of days Leo had made a really lovely bond with his key carer Jess. She is just brill! Jess made the settling week so much easier for both Leo and I! I really can't thank her enough. The communication from the room is brilliant. I am sent a lot of updates and get beautiful observations with lots of pictures (which is lovely to see pop up when I am working!) Leo has so much fun at nursery! He has been on walks to see the train and the ambulances and they always set up really exciting and engaging activities in the room. Leo has settled so well, which is such a relief and the girls have even managed to get him to nap! The nursery is really well organised by the management team and I am always greeted with a smile on my way in. I would absolutely recommend Fennies Wimbledon to anyone looking for a Nursery.

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Bethan Raymond
3 years ago

We have been at Fennies Wimbledon since our Son was 1 and is now nearly 3 and now our daughter is also attending. We have been blessed that our daughter has the same key person that our son has and this continuity is so beneficial to our family. The staff in both rooms have been engaged, proactive, caring and simply wonderful at their jobs. The activities they do in both rooms are incredible, constantly inventive, creative and seeking to engage in a variety of different ways throughout the year. I am not a casual chilled out parent and definitely fit the bill of a worrier with very high expectations but I don't need to at Fennies Wimbledon. The team are brilliant, they know our kids so well, they genuinely care about them, have helped support us with any challenging normal phases we went through. The management Ryan and Nicky are supportive, warm and caring and have an honest, transparent approach to the parents and their interaction with the kids is heart warming. We are very very lucky to have them. I know the staff shortages that hit (that also hit all early years) were stressful for parents but also aware it was stressful for the team and due to external factors beyond their control. They received the feedback and collaborated with parents to seek solutions and really showed their empathy during this time. Since this difficult period we have had no issues what so ever in this regards and continue to see the activities, engagement, support and care for our kids grow from an already great place to an exceptional place. I wouldn't dream of having sent them anywhere else and feel very lucky that when my husband and I can't be with them they get to be in a place that loves them and nurtures them both in this way. Thank you so much to the whole team :)

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Inspection history

Date: November 2021

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • September 2025Inadequate
  • November 2021Good

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