# Blackshaw Nursery

Blackshaw Nursery is a full-day nursery at 201 BLACKSHAW ROAD, LONDON, SW17 0BZ, in Tooting Graveney, Wandsworth. It is registered for 58 children and takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, 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 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackshaw-nursery-123091  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 201 BLACKSHAW ROAD, LONDON, SW17 0BZ
- Ages: 12 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 58
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8672 4789
- Website: http://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 123091

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 October 2023, 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/16/123091

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1992 (Reference 123091). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123091)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123091)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123091)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1571671)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £2,100 |
| 2-year-olds | £1,680 |
| 3 and over | £1,365 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

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

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00
- Ages: 12 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 201 BLACKSHAW ROAD, LONDON, SW17 0BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.426383,-0.179089

- Station: Haydons Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: Tooting Broadway, 0.5 miles
- Station: Colliers Wood, 0.5 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tooting Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wandle Meadow Nature Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wandle Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Graveney Pocket Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Tooting Gardens Play Space, 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 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. Its website names cooking activities. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/prospectus)

### Food

According to its website, meals are cooked on site and a vegetarian menu is available. The kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast is provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/prospectus)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/prospectus)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/prospectus)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/prospectus)

### Outdoors

The nursery has its own garden, and its website says children have daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/prospectus)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/prospectus)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/prospectus)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/prospectus)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/prospectus)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/prospectus)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2023 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective.

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/prospectus)

### Getting a place

To apply, its website says you complete the relevant application form and submit it online, then phone to arrange a visit after the nursery acknowledges receipt. A fuller information pack is sent once a place is allocated. The nursery has a waiting list and requires 6 weeks' notice to leave. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Paddock School |  | 4–19 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sellincourt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Gatton (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Boniface RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Singlegate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Petite Ambassadors Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/petite-ambassadors-day-nursery-ltd-2791003) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Woodlands Nurseries - Waterfall House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nurseries-waterfall-house-2762546) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Magdalen Nursery, The Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magdalen-nursery-the-cottage-2623738) | Good | £90 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [St Mary's Summerstown Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-summerstown-montessori-nursery-school-ey355698) | Good |  | 08:45–14:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Nursery on the Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-on-the-green-ey416261) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Al Risalah Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-risalah-nursery-2863077) |  |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Blackshaw Nursery cost?

Blackshaw Nursery publishes these fees: per month £2,100 for under 2s, per month £1,680 for 2-year-olds and per month £1,365 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Blackshaw Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

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

### Does Blackshaw Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Blackshaw Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Blackshaw Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Blackshaw Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Blackshaw Nursery's opening hours?

Blackshaw Nursery opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Blackshaw Nursery take?

Blackshaw Nursery takes children aged 12 months to 5 years.

### What is Blackshaw Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blackshaw Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blackshaw Nursery take?

Blackshaw Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### Does Blackshaw Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Blackshaw Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Blackshaw Nursery follow?

Blackshaw Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Blackshaw Nursery have outdoor space?

Blackshaw Nursery lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Blackshaw Nursery?

Haydons Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Blackshaw Nursery?

You can call 020 8672 4789 and visit www.blackshawnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123091)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.blackshawnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.blackshawnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blackshaw+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJU0nVHwYGdkgRtcGrHu9GcOU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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