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Sessional pre-school in Lower Morden, Merton

Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd

1st Lower Morden Scout Hut, Bow Lane, Morden, SM4 4SJ · Getting there

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Official records

  • Ofsted registrationRegistered since March 2026Reference 2881403Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Registered places47 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026

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Fees

Fees by age and session
AgePer hour
2-year-olds£8
3 and over£7.40

From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 8.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Charge on funded hours
£1.80 half day
Registration fee
£25

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours

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Hours and ages

Monday to Friday
07:45–16:30
Ages
from 18 months
Weeks open
Term time only
Sessions
Per hour

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Getting there

1st Lower Morden Scout Hut, Bow Lane, Morden, SM4 4SJ · More nurseries in SM4

Directions

Stations

  • St Helier (London)19 min walk · 0.7 miles
  • Morden South20 min walk · 0.8 miles
  • South Merton23 min walk · 1.0 miles

Buses

6 bus stops within 400 m, including Churston Drive, Aragon School and King George's Field.

Parks and playgrounds

  • Morden Park1 min walk
  • Cannon Hill Common11 min walk
  • George Hill Open Space12 min walk
  • Playground7 min walk
  • Playground8 min walk
  • Playground11 min walk

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.

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Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.

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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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What parents say

5.0on Google from 16 reviews, November 2026

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About Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd

Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd is a sessional pre-school at 1st Lower Morden Scout Hut, Bow Lane, Morden, SM4 4SJ, in Lower Morden, Merton. It is registered for 47 children and takes children aged from 18 months. It opens 07:45–16:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 16 reviews (November 2026).

A day here

Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.

Learning

Activities named on the nursery's website are sports coaching and cooking activities.

Food

Meals are not included in the fees. The nursery's website says the kitchen is allergy-aware, parents provide a packed lunch, and healthy snacks are provided.

Outdoors

The nursery's website lists local outings and trips.

Settling in

According to its website, children attend stay and play sessions before starting to get to know routines and staff, and very young children may need up to 5 small sessions. Settling-in sessions are charged from one-to-one sessions with the key person, and the nursery operates a key person system.

Building and safety

Extras and activities

Getting a place

Families book a visit by call or email, complete the application to attend form, and pay the £25 deposit/registration fee, then complete funding forms if applicable and attend stay and play sessions before starting. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

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A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.

Nearby areas

Schools nearby

  • Hatfeild Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected January 2025 under 0.1 miles
  • Aragon Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Improved significantlyinspected May 2025 0.3 miles
  • St John Fisher RC Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2023 0.4 miles
  • Hillcross Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected October 2024 0.5 miles
  • Morden Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2024 0.6 miles
  • Brookfield Primary Academy Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Improved significantlyinspected October 2024 0.8 miles
  • Green Lane Primary and Nursery School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2023 0.9 miles
  • Abbotsbury Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.9 miles

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How much does Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd cost?

Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd publishes these fees: per hour £8 for 2-year-olds and per hour £7.40 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

Does Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £1.80 half day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

Does Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

What are Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd's opening hours?

Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd opens 07:45–16:30, Mon–Fri.

Is Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd open all year?

No. Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd is open term time only.

What ages does Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd take?

Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd takes children aged from 18 months.

How many children can Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd take?

Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

Are meals included at Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd?

Meals are not included in the fees at Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd.

Is there a registration fee or deposit at Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd?

Yes. Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd lists a registration fee of £25.

Does Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd have outdoor space?

Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd lists: Local outings and trips.

What is the nearest station to Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd?

St Helier (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

How do I contact Bow Lane Pre-School Ltd?

You can call 07503 213848 and visit bowlanepre-school.co.uk.

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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2881403 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake

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