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Growing Beans Tooting Preschool

Ofsted: Needs attention·
5.0(15 parent reviews) ·227 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9JG · Wandsworth
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Growing Beans Tooting Preschool, established in 2024, operates as a childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years old. Located at 227 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9JG, the preschool offers a consistent environment with its all-year term time status and opening hours from 07:30 to 18:30, Monday to Friday.

The setting places a strong emphasis on fostering positive relationships, with children behaving well, showing kindness to each other, and willingly sharing during play. Regular outings to the local nursery, also run by the provider, allow children to enjoy outside play and gain regular exercise and fresh air.

Staff actively share information with parents to support learning at home and help children develop crucial self-care skills, preparing them for their next steps in education. While the setting is meeting safeguarding standards, and leaders and staff have made strides in curriculum planning and professional development, there are identified areas for improvement related to the oversight of provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and the targeting of learning needs, particularly in communication, language, and mathematics.

The acting managers and new staff team are actively working to address these areas to ensure all children make the best possible progress.

Our ethos

The heart of our Lucky Beans ethos is bespoke, child-centred care that will give your child that 'home-away-from-home' feeling. Unlike other nurseries, we keep our numbers small so that each setting feels truly like a family. We dont believe in stuffy or traditional childcare - our innovative and holistic forest-school approach involves plenty of opportunities for inspirational learning outdoors and in nature! We keep each nursery small in order to focus on your child's specific development. Our forest school ethos is at the heart of everything we do and we emphasise active child-led learning above the commonplace style of childminding where children may be stuck in a room for the entire day. We also feature many strengths-based activities like music, Spanish and tennis in preparation for primary school and beyond!

What it's like

Significant changes in staffing arrangements have led to some gaps in leaders' oversight of the setting. Processes to assess and monitor the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities or who have barriers to their learning are not fully effective. The acting managers and newly formed staff team have taken prompt action to develop curriculum planning so that children engage in a broad range of activities across all areas of learning. Overall, children make steady progress, although weakness in teaching results in the curriculum planning being less targeted to meet all children's individual learning needs, including their communication and language skills and mathematical development. This hinders children in making the best progress they are capable of.

Positive relationshipsRegular outingsSelf-care skillsStrong safeguarding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:30

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Needs attention

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Needs attention

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementNeeds attention
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionNeeds attention
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Growing Beans Tooting Preschool

Last inspected 30 January 2026

Actions the provider must take

  • ensure staff implement prompt and effective systems to seek advice from specialist or external partners so that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or who face barriers to their learning, benefit from targeted and effective support that helps them to make the best progress.
  • improve the curriculum and use children's individual next steps in their development to promote learning more effectively, particularly in the area of mathematics
  • develop consistent opportunities for all children, including those with SEND or who have barriers to their learning, to extend their communication and language skills, and support staff to strengthen their interactions with children

What it's like to attend

Significant changes in staffing arrangements have led to some gaps in leaders' oversight of the setting. Processes to assess and monitor the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities or who have barriers to their learning are not fully effective. The acting managers and newly formed staff team have taken prompt action to develop curriculum planning so that children engage in a broad range of activities across all areas of learning. Overall, children make steady progress, although weakness in teaching results in the curriculum planning being less targeted to meet all children's individual learning needs, including their communication and language skills and mathematical development. This hinders children in making the best progress they are capable of.

Inspector highlights

  • Children behave well and show positive relationships with staff and each other.
  • Children are kind to each other and willingly share and take turns during play.
  • They keenly participate in regular outings to the local nursery run by the provider where they enjoy outside play.
  • Staff share information with parents and carers to support children's learning at home.
  • Children gain regular exercise and fresh air while on outings and during outside play.
  • Staff help all children to learn general hygiene practice and self-care skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1Due to the weaknesses in practice, children do not always make the progress they are capable of in all areas of learning, such as mathematics and their communication skills.
  • 2The planning for children's next steps is too broad and not always specific enough to support children's individual learning needs, especially regarding their communication and language skills.
  • 3Staff do not strengthen their interactions with children by considering the use of songs, visual aids or props, limiting opportunities for all children to make the best progress.
  • 4Staff do not specifically plan purposeful experiences that enhance children's mathematical skills during activities and everyday routines.
  • 5Processes to assess and review any additional support and services that children need have not been completed in a timely manner.
  • 6The procedures to measure the impact of additional funding for children facing barriers to learning are not fully established.
  • 7Children's learning intentions are not specific enough or targeted to match their individual learning needs, meaning there is not consistent support in place where it is needed most.
  • 8Staff identify that some children may benefit from using visual aids, but this is not embedded in practice and limits opportunities for children to make progress.
  • 9Systems in place to review children's progress and incorporate next steps in learning into curriculum planning are in their infancy and are yet to identify more specific targets that match individual learning needs, especially regarding communication, language, and mathematical development.
  • 10Delays in making referrals to other agencies to initiate further support, assessment or funding for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities or who have barriers to their learning have not been completed in a timely manner.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The inspection found that significant changes in staffing arrangements led to less oversight of provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or barriers to learning. Processes to assess and monitor their needs are not fully effective, and the report identifies delays in making referrals to other agencies for support, assessment or funding. Leaders have recently secured additional funding for children facing barriers to learning, but procedures to measure its impact are not fully established. Staff work closely with parents of children with SEND, sharing information about progress, but planning for activities is too broad, and children's learning intentions are not specific enough to match individual learning needs.

Outdoor space

Children keenly participate in regular outings to the local nursery run by the provider where they enjoy outside play, and gain regular exercise and fresh air while on outings and during outside play. They develop their physical skills and coordination while running around and confidently use a range of play equipment, such as wheeled toys, see-saws and hoops.

EAL / language support

The report notes that children with barriers to their learning may not have the communication and language skills to actively respond, and highlights that staff identify some children may benefit from using visual aids to support their communication and language skills, though this is not consistently embedded in practice.

Parent Reviews of Growing Beans Tooting Preschool

5.0
(15)
Claire E
7 months ago

This nursery is absolutely amazing! The staff are so attentive and caring and provide regular updates throughout the day which really helps to put you at ease. My son is so happy and settled which is all you could wish for. Couldn't recommend them enough- thank you for taking such good care of my child! 😀

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Brigitta Varga
12 months ago

Excellent Nursery – Every Parent's Dream! From the very first day our child started attending this wonderful nursery, we felt we had made the best decision. We simply can't praise the staff's dedication, kindness, and professionalism enough! Every single educator is incredibly devoted, patient, and caring. It's clear they put their heart and soul into their work and pay individual attention to every child. Our child goes in smiling every day and comes home even happier, full of new experiences and stories. This is the most important feedback for us! The nursery environment is stimulating and safe. They organize many creative and developmental activities that help children grow through play, exploration, and social interactions. It's amazing how much our child has developed since coming here – their communication skills, motor development, and social interactions have all made huge strides. We are especially happy with how open and confident they have become. Communication with parents is exemplary. We always receive up-to-date information about our child's day and development, and any questions we have are answered immediately and helpfully. This openness and transparency are incredibly reassuring. We wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to all parents looking for a place where their child can develop in a loving, supportive, and inspiring environment. Thank you to the entire team for your fantastic work!

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Francine Nicole Suayan
10 months ago

We’re absolutely thrilled with the care our little one is receiving at this daycare. It’s given us such peace of mind knowing she’s in a safe, nurturing, and well-managed environment. The staff are so experienced and they genuinely know what they’re doing, from feeding and naps to playtime and development. We especially appreciate the regular updates throughout the day, which keep us feeling connected even when we’re apart. And the best part? Our baby is always happy going in and coming out and that says it all. Highly recommend!

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Costanza Capuano
a year ago

Our 1 year old started at Growing Beans Tooting last month and we’ve had such a great experience. We were very nervous about the transition to nursery and the GBT staff has just been so wonderful and supportive. The kids participate in so many different activities each week, and this is all promptly reported back via group chat with pictures and learning intentions. The staff is so caring and we feel our little one is happy and safe at all times. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend

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Kamlesh Vankar
a year ago

Lucky Beans Childcare Tooting is an absolute gem! From the moment my child stepped into this nurturing environment, I knew they were in the best possible hands. The staff are exceptional – qualified, caring, and genuinely passionate about child development. They've created a warm and stimulating atmosphere where my child feels safe and loved. The focus on education and exploration is evident in every aspect of their day, from engaging activities to outdoor adventures. Watching my child thrive and grow at Lucky Beans has been incredibly rewarding. It's more than just childcare; it's a place where they've discovered a love for learning and made lifelong friends. I wholeheartedly recommend Lucky Beans to any parent seeking an outstanding childcare experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

30 January 2026

Needs attention

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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