# Abacus Pre-School

Abacus Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 1 Cambridge Road, New Malden, KT3 3QE, in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames. It is registered for 52 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-pre-school-131802  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1 Cambridge Road, New Malden, KT3 3QE
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 52
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07843 231013
- Website: http://abacusnewmalden.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 131802

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131802

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 131802). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131802)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131802)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131802)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £25 | £6 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £100

Source: nursery website (https://www.abacusnewmalden.co.uk/sessions-fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Sessions: half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 1 Cambridge Road, New Malden, KT3 3QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.402153,-0.257146

- Station: New Malden, 0.2 miles
- Station: Motspur Park, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blagdon Road Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Beverley Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cromwell Avenue Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kingston upon Thames there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The pre-school's Ofsted inspection in 2021 rated its overall effectiveness Good, and its quality of education Good. Its website says it offers SEND support, has a SENCo and describes itself as an inclusive setting.

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. According to its website, the pre-school is a nut-free setting, provides breakfast and asks parents to provide a packed lunch.

- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.abacusnewmalden.co.uk/sessions-fees)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.abacusnewmalden.co.uk/sessions-fees)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.abacusnewmalden.co.uk/sessions-fees)

### Outdoors

Its website says the pre-school has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.abacusnewmalden.co.uk/about-us)

### Settling in

Its website says each child is given a key worker who supports the child and their family during settling in. Key workers record the child's development in a learning journey that parents can view termly. The pre-school operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.abacusnewmalden.co.uk/copy-of-about-us-1)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.abacusnewmalden.co.uk/sessions-fees)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.abacusnewmalden.co.uk/sessions-fees)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.abacusnewmalden.co.uk/sessions-fees)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.abacusnewmalden.co.uk/about-us)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.abacusnewmalden.co.uk/about-us-1)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.abacusnewmalden.co.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in its 2021 inspection.

### Getting a place

Its website says families complete an application form, then receive an email offer when a place becomes available, followed by the registration and 'All About Me' forms, returned by hand, post or email. A £100 deposit secures the place. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Burlington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Burlington Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| King's Oak Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Blossom House School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fountain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-nursery-2543025) | Good | £95.10 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Millie's House Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millies-house-nursery-and-pre-school-2567294) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Acacia Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acacia-pre-school-2594266) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Study Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-study-nursery-2816453) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Green Lane Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-pre-school-limited-2821149) |  |  | 09:00–14:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Hearts Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-pre-school-ey422235) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Abacus Pre-School cost?

Abacus Pre-School publishes these fees: half day £25 for all ages and per hour £6 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Abacus Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Abacus Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Abacus Pre-School's opening hours?

Abacus Pre-School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Abacus Pre-School take?

Abacus Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.

### What is Abacus Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abacus Pre-School Good at its inspection on 20 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abacus Pre-School take?

Abacus Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Abacus Pre-School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Abacus Pre-School.

### Does Abacus Pre-School accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Abacus Pre-School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Abacus Pre-School?

Yes. Abacus Pre-School lists a deposit of £100.

### Does Abacus Pre-School have outdoor space?

Abacus Pre-School lists: Own garden.

### Does Abacus Pre-School support children with SEND?

Abacus Pre-School lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Abacus Pre-School?

New Malden is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abacus Pre-School?

You can call 07843 231013 and visit abacusnewmalden.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131802)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (abacusnewmalden.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://abacusnewmalden.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abacus&query_place_id=ChIJQ2EtKxMJdkgRHQ6Egqxhmdw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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