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Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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4.4(7 parent reviews) ·1a Dorset Road, LONDON, SW19 3EY · Merton
Number of places
96 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Merton

About this day nursery

Wimbledon House Day Nursery, part of the Bright Horizons family, is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and early childhood education. They focus on fostering a healthy and happy start for every child, enabling them to flourish through a nurturing approach.

The nursery prides itself on its passionate and inspiring team, committed to making a positive impact on each child daily. Mealtimes are a significant aspect of their care, offering nutritious food that is both fun and designed to support mental development.

Essential items such as nappies and wipes are also provided as part of their all-inclusive "Bright Bundle," aiming to alleviate common concerns for parents. The nursery emphasises strong partnerships with parents and offers support in navigating various childcare funding options, ensuring that families can access available schemes to make childcare more affordable.

They incorporate a unique "Nurture Approach" that lays the groundwork for children's well-being and potential, alongside a "Bright Beginnings Curriculum" that covers five key learning areas and integrates practical life skills into activities. Furthermore, the nursery promotes outdoor adventures, including Forest School and Eco-Schools programmes, to benefit children's development.

Wimbledon House Day Nursery is focused on ensuring a smooth transition for new children through settling-in sessions and encourages parents to visit and discuss their child's needs and the available facilities.

Our ethos

Wimbledon House Day Nursery utilises a "Nurture Approach" and a "Bright Beginnings Curriculum" focusing on five key learning areas and practical life skills. They also emphasise outdoor adventures through Forest School and Eco-Schools programmes to foster children's development and potential.

What it's like

Staff provide many opportunities and experiences to help to develop children's skills, in all areas of learning and development. They support children to be confident and independent learners in a challenging and busy environment, including exploring uneven surfaces outdoors to practise physical abilities. Staff create a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment to help children develop a sense of belonging, emotional well-being and security.

All-inclusive "Bright Bundle"Nutritious meals providedNappies and wipes includedSupport with childcare fundingThe Nurture ApproachBright Beginnings CurriculumOutdoor adventures and Forest School

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for most of the year

Food

Meals and snacks provided, with a focus on fresh, nutritious food.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool

Last inspected 17 August 2023

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

Staff provide many opportunities and experiences to help to develop children's skills, in all areas of learning and development. They support children to be confident and independent learners in a challenging and busy environment, including exploring uneven surfaces outdoors to practise physical abilities. Staff create a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment to help children develop a sense of belonging, emotional well-being and security.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders understand the importance of continuous professional development opportunities to help to consistently improve staff's knowledge and teaching skills.
  • The newly appointed manager is very confident in her role and leads by example with a clear and ambitious vision for continuing to provide good-quality inclusive care and education.
  • The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator, is knowledgeable in her role and works exceptionally well with parents and external agencies.
  • Effective safe recruitment and induction processes help to ensure new and agency staff understand their roles and responsibilities.
  • The nursery curriculum focuses well on personal, social and emotional development, and on communication and language skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1explore ways to build on the already good-quality teaching to a consistently high level, and extend staff's understanding of what they intend children to learn.
Inspection #10302534 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents appreciate the inclusive practice and targeted support their children receive to help to meet children's individual needs.

Parents welcome the experiences their children have that help to promote an understanding of family backgrounds, local communities and what makes their children unique.

Parents comment very positively about the consistency in care and education, and the progress their children make over time.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported particularly well by competent and experienced staff. The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator, is knowledgeable in her role and works exceptionally well with parents and external agencies. This helps to ensure children with SEND receive the best possible early education.

Outdoor space

Very young children confidently negotiate uneven surfaces outdoors to help to practise their physical abilities.

Parent Reviews of Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool

4.4
(7)
ASIA LOVE
9 months ago

Fantastic nursery, all the staff are amazing. My child has blossomed so much and absolutely loves going to the nursery. His confidence has grown so much. The staff are all very attentive and always have new and exciting ways for the children to learn. The garden space is large and with its recent refurb is beautiful. The children needs are all tailored and personalised (my child has allergies), the staff give you regular updates. By far, this nursery was/is the best in the area. Thank you Bright Horizons Wimbledon!

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Анна Курицына
a year ago

We have an absolutely good experience, all teachers in the Pre-school group have been very supportive, our son likes the atmosphere in his class and also the spacious garden. Thank you!

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David Fotheringhame
7 years ago

Don't be fooled by the building which looks great. The staff are disinterested and neglectful. It's always suspicious of any nursery doesn't have a tough waiting list. There's a good reason why this place doesn't.

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Blanca Liliana Gallego Agudelo
a year ago

Beautiful place for the little ones, with a very professional and friendly staff!!!

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Inspection history

Date: April 2014

  • August 2023Good
  • February 2018Good
  • September 2017Inadequate
  • April 2014Good

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