# 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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bow-lane-pre-school-ltd-2881403  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1st Lower Morden Scout Hut, Bow Lane, Morden, SM4 4SJ
- Ages: from 18 months
- Opening hours: 07:45–16:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 47
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07503 213848
- Website: http://bowlanepre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2881403

## 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 March 2026 (Reference 2881403). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881403)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881403)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881403)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £8 |
| 3 and over | £7.40 |

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

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

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–16:30
- Ages: from 18 months
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 1st Lower Morden Scout Hut, Bow Lane, Morden, SM4 4SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.391965,-0.216990

- Station: St Helier (London), 0.7 miles
- Station: Morden South, 0.8 miles
- Station: South Merton, 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Morden Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cannon Hill Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: George Hill Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.bowlanepre-school.co.uk/Policies/6._Health/6.7%20Babies%20&%20Toddlers%20Feeding.pdf)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.bowlanepre-school.co.uk/Policies/6._Health/6.7%20Babies%20&%20Toddlers%20Feeding.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.bowlanepre-school.co.uk/Policies/10._Information_and_Records/10.15%20EEF%20Funding%20Policy.pdf)

### Outdoors

The nursery's website lists local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.bowlanepre-school.co.uk/additional-charges)

### 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.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.bowlanepre-school.co.uk/fees)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.bowlanepre-school.co.uk/Misc_Documents/Application%20to%20Attend.pdf)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.bowlanepre-school.co.uk/Misc_Documents/Early%20Years%20Prospectus.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.bowlanepre-school.co.uk/fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.bowlanepre-school.co.uk/Misc_Documents/Application%20to%20Attend.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.bowlanepre-school.co.uk/Policies/10._Information_and_Records/10.15%20EEF%20Funding%20Policy.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.bowlanepre-school.co.uk/additional-charges)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.bowlanepre-school.co.uk/additional-charges)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfeild Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Aragon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John Fisher RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hillcross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Morden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Brookfield Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Green Lane Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Abbotsbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Butterfly Patch, Lower Morden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-patch-lower-morden-2496778) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-2644168) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Nursery In The Park Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-in-the-park-day-nursery-ltd-2805264) |  |  | 09:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Forest Folk Morden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-morden-2632775) | Good | £111.61 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bumpsa Daisies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumpsa-daisies-nursery-2536871) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Eveline Day Nursery Schools Limited (The)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eveline-day-nursery-schools-limited-the-402929) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881403)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (bowlanepre-school.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://bowlanepre-school.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bow+Lane+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJR_39hPYIdkgRSkrsFoJYrvE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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