# Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school is a full-day nursery at St. Simon & St. Jude Rc Church, 5 Hillside Road, London, SW2 3HL, in Streatham Hill, Lambeth. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its published full-day fee is £95 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Day Nursery Company Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-and-pre-school-2809109  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Simon & St. Jude Rc Church, 5 Hillside Road, London, SW2 3HL
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 3948 8502
- Website: https://bloomingyears.com/locations/streatham-hill
- Run by: [The London Day Nursery Company Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-day-nursery-company-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2809109

## 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 October 2024 (Reference 2809109). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809109)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809109)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809109)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £95 (£9.50 an hour) | £9 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Meals: £20 (per month)
- Meals: £44 (per month)
- Meals: £22 (per month)
- Registration fee: £200

Source: nursery website (https://bloomingyears.com/fees?location=streatham-hill), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions: full day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: St. Simon & St. Jude Rc Church, 5 Hillside Road, London, SW2 3HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.438875,-0.115134

- Station: Tulse Hill, 0.4 miles
- Station: Streatham Hill, 0.5 miles
- Station: West Norwood, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hillside Gardens Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Palace Road Nature Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Doodlebug Garden, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Lambeth there are about 2.6 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery's approach includes Forest school and a School readiness programme. Activities named on its website are children's yoga, sports coaching, drama and an art studio / atelier.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/fees?location=streatham-hill)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/streatham-hill)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, and the meal charge is £20 per month.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/streatham-hill)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play and a mud kitchen.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/streatham-hill)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/streatham-hill)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/streatham-hill)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in works through a structured, gentle transition into nursery, called the calm start programme.

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/streatham-hill)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/fees?location=streatham-hill)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/streatham-hill)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/streatham-hill)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/fees?location=streatham-hill)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/fees?location=streatham-hill)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/fees?location=streatham-hill)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/fees?location=streatham-hill)
- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/streatham-hill)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should visit the nursery, complete the short application form and pay the non-refundable £200 registration fee to secure a place. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wells Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hitherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Fenstanton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Livity School |  | 2–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dunraven School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Orchard School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cherubins Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubins-day-nursery-ltd-ey379922) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Bloom Day Nursery & Pre School LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2690707) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Abacus Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-ey555683) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Happy Nursery Days](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-nursery-days-ey287358) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Ministars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ministars-day-nursery-ey552343) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Whitehouse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitehouse-day-nursery-144729) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school cost?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school publishes these fees: full day £95 for all ages and per hour £9 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school's opening hours?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school take?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school take?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school?

Meals are not included in the fees at Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school.

### Does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school?

Yes. Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school lists a registration fee of £200.

### Who runs Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school is run by The London Day Nursery Company Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What approach does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school follow?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school's website describes its approach as: Forest school and School readiness programme.

### Does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school have outdoor space?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Mud kitchen.

### What is the nearest station to Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school?

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

### How do I contact Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school?

You can call 020 3948 8502 and visit bloomingyears.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809109)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (bloomingyears.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://bloomingyears.com/locations/streatham-hill)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blooming+Years+Nursery+-+Streatham+Hill&query_place_id=ChIJ6QcHSjsFdkgRd0XeoHgFtsY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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