Full-day nursery in Hampton Hill, Richmond upon Thames
Building Blocks
81 Fulwell Road, Teddington, TW11 0RJ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since June 2006Reference EY330875Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 27 January 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places100 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 7 April 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Registration fee
- £50
- Registration fee
- £40
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Richmond upon Thames that publish fees charge £116.76–£124 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- up to 5 years
Getting there
81 Fulwell Road, Teddington, TW11 0RJ · More nurseries in TW11
Stations
- Fulwell4 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Strawberry Hill16 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Teddington22 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including Princes Road, Fulwell Station and Fulwell Bus Garage.
Parks and playgrounds
- Alpha Road Park6 min walk
- Bushy Park10 min walk
- Strawberry Fields Play Area playground6 min walk
- Alpha Road Play Area playground6 min walk
- Wellesley Road Play Area playground12 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.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Richmond upon Thames there are about 2 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.
What parents say
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Building Blocks is a full-day nursery at 81 Fulwell Road, Teddington, TW11 0RJ, in Hampton Hill, Richmond upon Thames. It is registered for 100 children and takes children aged up to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 20 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Building Blocks Child Care Ltd.
Run by Building Blocks Child Care Ltd (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Outdoor classroomSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building BlocksThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | up to 5 yrs | This nursery |
| ScampsSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Fennies TwickenhamFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:45–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| The Orchard Day Nursery HamptonFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's and St Peter's Pre SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Hampton Hill Nursery At St. James's ChurchFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:45–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Fennies TeddingtonFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:45–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Hampton Hill9
- All nurseries in Richmond upon Thames100
- All nurseries in TW1112
- Nurseries near Fulwell station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Stanley Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.2 miles
- The Mall School ages 0–11has a nursery class 0.3 miles
- St James's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected October 2024 0.4 miles
- St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected December 2022 0.5 miles
- Hampton Hill Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected October 2023 0.6 miles
- Seva Education Twickenham ages 5–16 0.6 miles
- Newland House School ages 3–13has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- Trafalgar Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Building Blocks's opening hours?
Building Blocks opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Building Blocks take?
Building Blocks takes children aged up to 5 years.
What is Building Blocks's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Building Blocks Good at its inspection on 27 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Building Blocks take?
Building Blocks is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Building Blocks?
Yes. Building Blocks lists a registration fee of £50 and a registration fee of £40.
Who runs Building Blocks?
Building Blocks is run by Building Blocks Child Care Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Building Blocks follow?
Building Blocks's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning and Early phonics.
Does Building Blocks have outdoor space?
Building Blocks lists: Own garden, Outdoor classroom and Local outings and trips.
What is the nearest station to Building Blocks?
Fulwell is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Building Blocks?
You can call 020 8949 8833 and visit www.buildingblocksteddington.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Richmond upon Thames
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- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in Richmond upon ThamesFees by age in Richmond upon Thames
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.buildingblocksteddington.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY330875 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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