# Building Blocks Nursery

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-nursery-402923  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 15a Dundonald Road, London, SW19 3QH
- Ages: up to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 80
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8949 8833
- Website: http://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Building Blocks Child Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/building-blocks-child-care-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 402923

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 November 2023, 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/16/402923

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2001 (Reference 402923). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402923)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402923)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402923)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 28 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/200138)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £50
- Registration fee: £40

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: up to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 15a Dundonald Road, London, SW19 3QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.416728,-0.208007

- Station: Dundonald Road Tram Stop, 0.1 miles
- Station: Merton Park Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- Station: Wimbledon Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dundonald Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: John Innes Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: South Park Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Park: St Mary's Glebe, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Dundonald Playground, under 0.1 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 school (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/learning-and-development)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/our-rooms)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/our-rooms)

### 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 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/homemade-food)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/homemade-food)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/homemade-food)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has an outdoor classroom and offers local outings and trips.

- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/our-rooms)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- 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)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/apply-for-a-place)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/learning-and-development)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated safeguarding effective. Its website names a secure entry system.

- 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)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/learning-and-development)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundonald Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wimbledon High School GDST |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Pelham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Willington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Merton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hall School Wimbledon |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-dundonald-road-ey229780) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-ey482612) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Butterflies Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-childcare-ey420062) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Wimbledon Preschool Willows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-preschool-willows-2862659) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool-ey464601) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Castle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-castle-kindergarten-2807518) |  |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402923)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.buildingblocksnurseries.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Building+Blocks+Nursery-+Wimbledon&query_place_id=ChIJcVCA4rgIdkgRz6I2jK8Sf3w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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