--- title: "Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage, a nursery in London — Ofsted-rated Good. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage # Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Foremans Lodge, Streatham Cemetery, London, SW17 0LT · Wandsworth Number of places 44 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority Wandsworth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage, is their newest setting, located in a charmingly restored Victorian building. This unique environment has been thoughtfully designed to combine traditional character with modern principles, offering a stimulating yet nurturing "home-from-home" atmosphere. Children at The Cottage are encouraged to feel secure, settled, and inspired as they learn and grow within this carefully crafted space. The nursery is part of the larger Magdalen Nursery group, which prides itself on providing outstanding childcare across its various London and Sutton locations. The Cottage emphasises creating a safe and engaging environment that caters to the individual needs of each child. What it's like Children are happy, and their parents confirm how much they enjoy coming to this nursery. There are strong bonds between the children and staff, who are extremely friendly and approachable. Children receive lots of praise and enjoy spontaneous cuddles with staff. Younger children delight in being physically active, indoors and outdoors. They learn to manoeuvre themselves around the furniture and practise their walking skills carefully. Children are socially confident. Victorian building stimulating and nurturing setting ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated annually and paid in equal monthly instalments. Additional charges apply for early drop-offs, late pick-ups, and ad hoc days. Optional menus are available with separate daily charges for meals, essential resources, and enhanced activities. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Fees are calculated annually and invoiced monthly in 12 equal payments. - Early drop-off and late pick-up fees apply per 15 minutes for London nurseries. - An Options Menu is available with additional daily charges for meals, essentials, and activities. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2021 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage Last inspected 3 April 2023 · Marisol Hernandez-Garn Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy, and their parents confirm how much they enjoy coming to this nursery. There are strong bonds between the children and staff, who are extremely friendly and approachable. Children receive lots of praise and enjoy spontaneous cuddles with staff. Younger children delight in being physically active, indoors and outdoors. They learn to manoeuvre themselves around the furniture and practise their walking skills carefully. Children are socially confident. Inspector highlights - The manager has provided staff, parents and children with much-needed stability. - The manager uses the self-evaluation process effectively to prioritise areas for development. - Staff have a strong working partnership with other professionals who are involved in children's care. - Children of all ages hear numbers during play, songs and conversations, giving them a strong starting point for mathematical thinking. - Teamwork is particularly strong, creating a harmonious environment and promoting positive behaviour and attitudes to learning. Areas to develop - 1 explore other ways of sharing information with all parents to ensure that they are fully informed about all aspects of their children's learning and development - 2 support staff to plan group activities more effectively in order to consolidate children's learning even further Inspection #10276020 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216561) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10276020 Lead inspector Marisol Hernandez-Garn Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216561)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623738) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=magdalen-nursery-the-cottage-sw17-0lt-2623738) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Children are happy, and their parents confirm how much they enjoy coming to this nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have a strong working partnership with other professionals who are involved in children's care. They act on the advice received to ensure that children make good progress from their starting points. For instance, staff follow a programme of activities to promote children's overall physical development. Outdoor space Younger children delight in being physically active, indoors and outdoors. They learn to manoeuvre themselves around the furniture and practise their walking skills carefully. Staff reinforce safe practices, such as when using the slide in the outdoor environment. Children have opportunities to care for living things when planting herbs and vegetables in their garden. ## Parent Reviews of Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUcqMTgkXrDFy7rc-6WeDRafwTU6_jJA0X_TtaT6VMbs6D6i5a4EA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Joshua van Nuffelen 3 years ago Quite simply the best place to leave my daughter. Always go the extra mile. Such a loving environment for little ones to thrive in [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPODVxb3ZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876056260f55053:0xd087378695bcdf41) Reviews from Google for Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15026039732922277697&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 3 April 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216561) ## Frequently asked about Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage ### What is the Ofsted rating of Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage? ### What is the staff team like at Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage? ### Which funded hours does Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage accept? ### How many places does Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage have? ### Does Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage offer wraparound or holiday provision? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.2 mi ### Petite Ambassadors Day Nursery London · SW17 0NE 4.7(11 reviews) ](/nursery/petite-ambassadors-day-nursery-ltd-sw17-0ne-2791003) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### St Mary's Summerstown Montessori Nursery School London · SW17 0UQ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/st-mary-s-summerstown-montessori-nursery-school-sw17-0uq-ey355698) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Number 1 Day Care London · SW17 0AD 5.0(25 reviews) ](/nursery/number-1-day-care-limited-sw17-0ad-2728034) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Magdalen Nursery - St George's Grove London · SW17 0PZ 2.8(10 reviews) ](/nursery/magdalen-nursery-st-george-s-grove-sw17-0pz-ey499719) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Blackshaw Nursery London · SW17 0BZ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/blackshaw-nursery-sw17-0bz-123091) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Precious Jewels Nursery London · SW17 0EF 4.8(22 reviews) ](/nursery/precious-jewels-nursery-sw17-0ef-ey397068) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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