# Alexander House Nursery

Alexander House Nursery is a full-day nursery at GF Alexander House, 155-157 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EQ, in Southfields, Wandsworth. It is registered for 36 children and takes children aged from 12 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Sierraina Education Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alexander-house-nursery-2611683  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: GF Alexander House, 155-157 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EQ
- Ages: from 12 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 020 8870 0068
- Website: http://alexanderhousenursery.com/
- Run by: [Sierraina Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sierraina-education-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2611683

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 December 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/16/2611683

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2611683). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2611683)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2611683)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2611683)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1902119)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 12 months

## Getting there

Address: GF Alexander House, 155-157 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.450937,-0.198258

- Station: Southfields, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Earlsfield, 0.7 miles
- Station: East Putney, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George's Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Coronation Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: King George's Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Whitelands Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery follows the Curiosity Approach, a play-based EYFS curriculum, in-the-moment planning, a nature-based approach and a school readiness programme. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both rated Good. The website also names a sensory room and an inclusive setting, along with dance and movement and cooking activities.

- Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/rooms)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/rooms)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/rooms)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/activities)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/rooms)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site and that the kitchen is allergy-aware.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/nursery-in-wandsworth)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/post/why-choose-us)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery makes regular park trips and local outings and trips.

- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/activities)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/nursery-in-wandsworth)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in is tailored to each child, based on their likes, dislikes and needs, with lesson plans adapted so each child feels welcomed and comfortable.

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/post/why-choose-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/nursery-in-wandsworth)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/post/why-choose-us)

### Safety

At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was rated effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/nursery-in-wandsworth)

### Extras and activities

- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/rooms)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.alexanderhousenursery.com/activities)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should book a tour or open day, then secure a place with a registration fee, deposit and/or the first month's fees.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Riversdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| West Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sheringdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Floreat Wandsworth Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Anglo Portuguese School of London | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Swaffield School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Roche School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greenwood Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwood-nursery-school-ey457758) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Stepping Stones Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stepping-stones-day-nurseries-ey467575) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Tenderlinks Day Nursery – Wandsworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tenderlinks-day-nursery-wandsworth-2655325) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gardens-day-care-and-nursery-school-ey455318) | Good | £150 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Maple Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maple-montessori-nursery-ey459457) | Good |  | 08:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Nursery @ Aspire](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-aspire-ey429774) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:25 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Alexander House Nursery's opening hours?

Alexander House Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Alexander House Nursery take?

Alexander House Nursery takes children aged from 12 months.

### What is Alexander House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Alexander House Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Alexander House Nursery take?

Alexander House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Alexander House Nursery?

Alexander House Nursery is run by Sierraina Education Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does Alexander House Nursery follow?

Alexander House Nursery's website describes its approach as: Curiosity Approach, Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning, Nature-based approach and School readiness programme.

### Does Alexander House Nursery have outdoor space?

Alexander House Nursery lists: Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does Alexander House Nursery support children with SEND?

Alexander House Nursery lists: Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Alexander House Nursery?

Southfields is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Alexander House Nursery?

You can call 020 8870 0068 and visit alexanderhousenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2611683)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (alexanderhousenursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://alexanderhousenursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alexander+House+Nursery+Wandsworth&query_place_id=ChIJIYMf0owPdkgRb9popj7qgXk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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