# Acacia Pre-School

Acacia Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Malden Wanderers Clubhouse, Cambridge Avenue, New Malden, KT3 4LE, in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years 10 months. It opens 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acacia-pre-school-2594266  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Malden Wanderers Clubhouse, Cambridge Avenue, New Malden, KT3 4LE
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years 10 months
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07816 940560
- Website: http://www.acaciapreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2594266

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 October 2022, 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/16/2594266

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2020 (Reference 2594266). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2594266)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2594266)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2594266)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1386087)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £25 | £8.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £100

Source: nursery website (https://www.acaciapreschool.com/about), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:00
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years 10 months
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: Malden Wanderers Clubhouse, Cambridge Avenue, New Malden, KT3 4LE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.408439,-0.254955

- Station: New Malden, 0.3 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Beverley Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Barton Green, 0.4 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 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, offers SEND support and an inclusive setting, and runs music classes. The 2022 Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/learning)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the setting is nut-free, parents provide a packed lunch, and healthy snacks are provided.

- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/s/Packed-lunch-guide-for-parents-and-carers.pdf)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/learning)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/learning)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/learning)

### Settling in

Its website says children are settled in to an agreed plan under the pre-school's settling-in procedures. New children also attend an induction day in September.

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/about)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/about)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/learning)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/about)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/s/British-Values-bggl.pdf)

### Safety

The 2022 Ofsted inspection judged safeguarding effective.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.acaciapreschool.com/learning)

### Getting a place

Its website says applications are made by electronic form, with an emailed reply within 4 working days. Once the £100 deposit is paid and the offer is accepted, a welcome pack must be returned before the first day. There is a waiting list, and the nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 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 | 0.6 miles |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Coombe Hill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Coombe Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Burlington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Burlington Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| West Wimbledon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Millie's House Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millies-house-nursery-and-pre-school-2567294) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Abacus Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-pre-school-131802) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Millie's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millies-house-ey540154) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Fountain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-nursery-2543025) | Good | £95.10 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Forest Folk](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-ey483521) | Good | £121.49 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Hearts Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-pre-school-ey422235) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Acacia Pre-School publishes these fees: half day £25 for all ages, per hour £8.50 for all ages and per hour £4.50 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Acacia Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Acacia Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

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

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

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

Acacia Pre-School opens 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Acacia Pre-School open all year?

No. Acacia Pre-School is open term time only.

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

Acacia Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 4 years 10 months.

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

Ofsted rated Acacia Pre-School Good at its inspection on 18 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Acacia Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

### What approach does Acacia Pre-School follow?

Acacia Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

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

Acacia Pre-School lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

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

Acacia Pre-School lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

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

New Malden is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2594266)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.acaciapreschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.acaciapreschool.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acacia+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ435rlhUJdkgR1jwLDnNgJkY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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