# Building Blocks 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-ey330875 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 81 Fulwell Road, Teddington, TW11 0RJ - Ages: up to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 100 - Phone: 020 8949 8833 - Website: https://www.buildingblocksteddington.co.uk/ - Run by: [Building Blocks Child Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/building-blocks-child-care-ltd) - Ofsted URN: EY330875 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 January 2022, 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/EY330875 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2006 (Reference EY330875). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330875) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330875) - Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330875) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1574908) ## Fees - Registration fee: £50 - Registration fee: £40 Fees: not published yet. 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 Address: 81 Fulwell Road, Teddington, TW11 0RJ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.432285,-0.349248 - Station: Fulwell, 0.1 miles - Station: Strawberry Hill, 0.6 miles - Station: Teddington, 0.9 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Alpha Road Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Bushy Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Strawberry Fields Play Area, 0.2 miles - Playground: Alpha Road Play Area, 0.2 miles - Playground: Wellesley Road Play Area, 0.5 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/our-rooms) - In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/learning-and-development) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/our-rooms) ### Food - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/homemade-food) - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/homemade-food) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/homemade-food) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/our-rooms) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/homemade-food) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/our-rooms) - Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/our-rooms) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/learning-and-development) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/our-rooms) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/our-rooms) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/) ### Building and safety - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/mission-statement-core-values) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/learning-and-development) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Stanley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | The Mall School | | 0–11 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | St James's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) | | 0.5 miles | | Hampton Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Seva Education Twickenham | | 5–16 | | | 0.6 miles | | Newland House School | | 3–13 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Trafalgar Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) | | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Scamps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-149951) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Fennies Twickenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-twickenham-2851822) | | | 07:45–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [The Orchard Day Nursery Hampton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-day-nursery-hampton-2855244) | | | | 0.4 miles | | [St Mary's and St Peter's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-and-st-peters-pre-school-509695) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Hampton Hill Nursery At St. James's Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hampton-hill-nursery-at-st-jamess-church-ey491725) | Outstanding | | 08:45–15:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Fennies Teddington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-teddington-2676747) | Good | | 07:45–18:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330875) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.buildingblocksteddington.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.buildingblocksteddington.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Building+Blocks+Nursery+-+Teddington&query_place_id=ChIJa6DKvJ8MdkgRyy_Qz7OVFeU) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.