# Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road

Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road is a full-day nursery at 71 Pelham Road, London, SW19 1NX, in South Wimbledon, Merton. It is registered for 53 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-nurseries-ltd-pelham-road-2670411  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 71 Pelham Road, London, SW19 1NX
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 020 8543 8080
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/wimbledon/dicky-birds-pelham-road/
- Run by: [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2670411

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 May 2024, 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/16/2670411

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2021 (Reference 2670411). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670411)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670411)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670411)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: birth to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 71 Pelham Road, London, SW19 1NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.417637,-0.197812

- Station: South Wimbledon, 0.2 miles
- Station: Merton Park Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- Station: Dundonald Road Tram Stop, 0.5 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Park Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Haydons Road Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Nelson Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Abbey Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dundonald Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Priory Close Play Area, 0.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says its approach is Forest school and nature-based. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. The website names language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking activities and library visits.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)

### Food

According to its website, the nursery cooks meals on site and has an allergy-aware kitchen.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)

### Outdoors

Its website lists its own garden, regular park trips, a growing / allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)

### Settling in

According to its website, the nursery manager contacts parents before a child starts to book settling-in sessions, which give the child time to get familiar with the nursery before their first full day. The website lists settling-in sessions as part of its care.

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/family-support/what-to-expect/admissions-process)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/pelham-road/dicky-birds)

### Getting a place

The nursery's website says prospective parents should visit the nursery, after which the team guides them through registering for a place and explains what information is needed.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Merton Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dundonald Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Priory CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Willington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 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 |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-day-nursery-ey556020) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Wimbledon Day Nursery II](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-day-nursery-ii-ey449325) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Wimbledon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-day-nursery-ey475060) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-ey478785) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Hands Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-montessori-2556726) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [N Family Club Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-wimbledon-2845443) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road's opening hours?

Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road take?

Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road Good at its inspection on 3 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road take?

Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road?

Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

### What approach does Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road follow?

Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Nature-based approach.

### Does Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road have outdoor space?

Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road?

South Wimbledon is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road?

You can call 020 8543 8080 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670411)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandiruk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/wimbledon/dicky-birds-pelham-road/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dicky+Birds+Pelham+Road%2C+Wimbledon%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJm0hC1qQIdkgRiI52MXtFkmU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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