Opening hours
51 weeks of the year
Ivy House, Ham Street
Awaiting first inspection
Awaiting first Ofsted inspection. This is a newly registered provider (registered July 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available.
Number of places
47 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
—
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
About this day nursery
Ivy House Nursery in Ham Street, Richmond, provides childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating 51 weeks a year. Located in a former pub refurbished in January 2025, the day nursery offers a warm and homely environment, emphasising a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach where children learn through curiosity and play.
The directors, Olivia and Hollie, established Ivy House in 2021, bringing their combined expertise in Montessori, special educational needs, forest school, and teaching. They aim to nurture children and support families, offering flexible scheduling options including half days, school days, and term-time only.
The day nursery is situated near Ham Common, providing ample opportunities for outdoor exploration, including trips to the local library and duck pond. Their approach is child-centred, with practitioners forming strong bonds with children to understand their individual learning needs.
Ivy House strives to create engaging play spaces that ignite imagination and facilitate exploration, ensuring children leave feeling confident and ready for their next chapter.
Our ethos
Ivy House Nursery is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, encouraging children to learn through curiosity and play. They are committed to a child-centred philosophy, with practitioners building strong relationships to understand individual learning needs and foster confidence and imagination. The nursery also integrates elements from Montessori, special educational needs, and forest school principles.
Flexible schedulingReggio Emilia ApproachOutdoor learning opportunitiesExperienced directors
Pricing & funding
Fees are billed monthly in advance and calculated over a 51-week year. Charges include nappies and wipes, while parents must provide formula milk. Both stretched funding over 51 weeks and term-time only options are available.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Fees are paid monthly in advance by direct debit on the 1st of the month.
- Fees are charged for 51 weeks of the year; bank holidays are payable but the nursery closes for Christmas week.
- Nappies and wipes are included in the fees, but formula milk must be provided by the parent.
- Offers a 10% sibling discount on the older child's fees or a 5% NHS/military discount (not combinable).
- A non-refundable registration fee and a refundable deposit are required to secure a place.
- Stretched funding is available over 51 weeks, as well as term-time only options.
Key facts
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Session types
Half days, School days, Term time only
Inspection history
This provider hasn't received its first Ofsted inspection yet. We'll show the trend here once a graded report is published.
Frequently asked about Ivy House, Ham Street
Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.
Claim listingShare this nursery
Send to a partner, friend or family member.
This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more