# Al Risalah Nursery

Al Risalah Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Broadway Lofts, 10 Gatton Road, LONDON, SW17 0EE, in Tooting Graveney, Wandsworth. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-risalah-nursery-2863077  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Broadway Lofts, 10 Gatton Road, LONDON, SW17 0EE
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Website: https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2863077

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2025 (Reference 2863077). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863077)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863077)
- 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/16/2863077)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1573138)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:00
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Broadway Lofts, 10 Gatton Road, LONDON, SW17 0EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.430648,-0.168846

- Station: Tooting Broadway, 0.2 miles
- Station: Tooting Bec, 0.5 miles
- Station: Tooting, 0.8 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tooting Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Springfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Graveney Pocket Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Tooting Gardens Play Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Wandsworth there are about 2.4 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, has a faith-based ethos, teaches early phonics and describes itself as an inclusive setting. Activities it names are children's yoga, language classes, and dance and movement.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/)
- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/docs/PARENT HANDBOOK NEW 2026.pdf)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/docs/Information Booklet New.pdf)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says parents provide a packed lunch.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/docs/Information Booklet New.pdf)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/docs/PARENT HANDBOOK NEW 2026.pdf)

### Settling in

Its website says families visit the nursery before the start date once a place is offered, and home visits and induction days let the child meet their key worker. Staff help each child settle at their own pace, and the nursery uses a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/docs/Information Booklet New.pdf)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/docs/PARENT HANDBOOK NEW 2026.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/docs/Information Booklet New.pdf)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/docs/Information Booklet New.pdf)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/docs/Information Booklet New.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/Policies/2026/Admissions policy nursery 2026.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/docs/PARENT HANDBOOK NEW 2026.pdf)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/docs/PARENT HANDBOOK NEW 2026.pdf)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/docs/PARENT HANDBOOK NEW 2026.pdf)

### Getting a place

Its website says applicants complete the application form and send it with copies of required documents, such as a utility bill and birth certificate or passport. Places are offered by letter and must be accepted by the stated date. The nursery has a waiting list, requires 4 weeks' notice to leave, and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatton (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Paddock School |  | 4–19 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Boniface RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service |  | 5–18 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Tooting Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Franciscan Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hillbrook School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Precious Jewels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-jewels-nursery-ey397068) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Olive Tree Day Nursery and Preschool - Tooting](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-tooting-2792475) |  | £42 | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Petite Ambassadors Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/petite-ambassadors-day-nursery-ltd-2791003) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Fledglings Early Years & Out Of School Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-early-years-and-out-of-school-care-ey555160) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Toots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toots-day-nursery-2559873) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magdalen-nursery-the-cottage-2623738) | Good | £90 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Al Risalah Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Al Risalah Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Al Risalah Nursery's opening hours?

Al Risalah Nursery opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Al Risalah Nursery open all year?

No. Al Risalah Nursery is open term time only.

### What ages does Al Risalah Nursery take?

Al Risalah Nursery takes children aged from 2 years.

### How many children can Al Risalah Nursery take?

Al Risalah Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Al Risalah Nursery?

Meals are not included in the fees at Al Risalah Nursery.

### What approach does Al Risalah Nursery follow?

Al Risalah Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, Faith-based ethos and Early phonics.

### Does Al Risalah Nursery have outdoor space?

Al Risalah Nursery lists: Local outings and trips.

### Does Al Risalah Nursery support children with SEND?

Al Risalah Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Al Risalah Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Al Risalah Nursery?

You can visit www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863077)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.alrisalahnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Al-Risalah+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwWjcFvYHdkgRkfuxFL1a4jY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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