# Acacia Pre-School

Acacia Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Acacia Intergenerational Centre, 230 Grove Road, MITCHAM, CR4 1SD, in Longthornton, Merton. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 67 reviews (November 2026). It is run by London Borough of Merton.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acacia-pre-school-ey450616  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Acacia Intergenerational Centre, 230 Grove Road, MITCHAM, CR4 1SD
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 020 8274 5300
- Run by: [London Borough of Merton](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/london-borough-of-merton)
- Ofsted URN: EY450616

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 26 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450616

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY450616). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450616)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450616)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450616)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Acacia Intergenerational Centre, 230 Grove Road, MITCHAM, CR4 1SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.409359,-0.151645

- Station: Mitcham Eastfields, 0.2 miles
- Station: Tooting, 0.9 miles
- Station: Streatham Common, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Long Bolstead Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Brenley Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Figges Marsh, 0.4 miles
- Park: Streatham Vale Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Merton there are about 3.5 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 67 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonesome Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Beecholme Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Gorringe Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mark's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Granton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lavender Lodge School |  | 5–12 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bond 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 |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holiplay Pre School At St Marks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holiplay-pre-school-at-st-marks-2531393) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kingswood Early Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-early-years-nursery-ey539235) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kiddies Kottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-kottage-nursery-ey478840) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [St Olave's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-olaves-nursery-ey418218) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kido Tooting](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-tooting-2667786) | Good | £112 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Osman Squad Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/osman-squad-preschool-limited-2788957) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Acacia Pre-School opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Acacia Pre-School was inspected on 26 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Acacia Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acacia Pre-School?

Acacia Pre-School is run by London Borough of Merton, which runs 3 nurseries.

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

Mitcham Eastfields is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 020 8274 5300.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450616)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Best+Start+Family+Hub+Acacia&query_place_id=ChIJnyukUF0GdkgRE8MLriqvgwg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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