Full-day nursery in Wimbledon, Merton
Building Blocks Nursery
15a Dundonald Road, London, SW19 3QH · 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 August 2001Reference 402923Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 30 November 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places80 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating3 (Generally satisfactory)inspected 28 October 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Registration fee
- £50
- Registration fee
- £40
Fees: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- up to 5 years
Getting there
15a Dundonald Road, London, SW19 3QH · More nurseries in SW19
Stations
- Dundonald Road Tram Stop3 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Merton Park Tram Stop9 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Wimbledon Tram Stop9 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
4 bus stops within 400 m, including Bertram Cottages, Wilton Crescent and Merton Park Tram Stop.
Parks and playgrounds
- Dundonald Recreation Ground1 min walk
- John Innes Park12 min walk
- South Park Gardens12 min walk
- St Mary's Glebe12 min walk
- Dundonald Playground2 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 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.
What parents say
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Building Blocks Nursery is a full-day nursery at 15a Dundonald Road, London, SW19 3QH, in Wimbledon, Merton. It is registered for 80 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 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 18 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
Its website says the nursery uses forest school, in-the-moment planning, a school readiness programme and early phonics. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names SEND support, music classes and sports coaching.
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, and that it offers a vegetarian menu, an allergy-aware kitchen, breakfast and healthy snacks.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has an outdoor classroom and offers local outings and trips.
- Outdoor classroomSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated safeguarding effective. Its website names a secure entry system.
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
Getting a place
The nursery has a waiting list. Its website says to complete the enquiry form, after which someone will call, then return the registration form and pay the one-off waiting list fee of £50 (£40 for a sibling). The registration fee is £40, and places are ordered by application date.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Blocks NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | up to 5 yrs | This nursery |
| Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald RoadFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Butterflies Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Butterflies ChildcareFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Wimbledon Preschool WillowsFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Wimbledon Nursery And PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| The Castle KindergartenSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:30–17:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Wimbledon15
- All nurseries in Merton80
- All nurseries in SW1951
- Nurseries near Dundonald Road tram stop
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Dundonald Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2023 under 0.1 miles
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.3 miles
- Wimbledon Chase Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2024 0.3 miles
- Wimbledon High School GDST ages 4–19 0.4 miles
- Pelham Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.4 miles
- Willington School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Merton Park Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected April 2025 0.6 miles
- Hall School Wimbledon ages 4–18 0.6 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 Nursery's opening hours?
Building Blocks Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Building Blocks Nursery take?
Building Blocks Nursery takes children aged up to 5 years.
What is Building Blocks Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Building Blocks Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Building Blocks Nursery take?
Building Blocks Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Building Blocks Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Building Blocks Nursery.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Building Blocks Nursery?
Yes. Building Blocks Nursery lists a registration fee of £50 and a registration fee of £40.
Who runs Building Blocks Nursery?
Building Blocks Nursery is run by Building Blocks Child Care Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Building Blocks Nursery follow?
Building Blocks Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school, In-the-moment planning, School readiness programme and Early phonics.
Does Building Blocks Nursery have outdoor space?
Building Blocks Nursery lists: Outdoor classroom and Local outings and trips.
Does Building Blocks Nursery support children with SEND?
Building Blocks Nursery lists: SEND support.
What is the nearest station to Building Blocks Nursery?
Dundonald Road is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Building Blocks Nursery?
You can call 020 8949 8833 and visit www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.buildingblocksnurseries.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.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 402923 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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