Full-day nursery in Cottenham Park, Merton
Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road
20 Pepys Road, London, SW20 8PF · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Outstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- 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
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- birth to 5 years
Getting there
20 Pepys Road, London, SW20 8PF · More nurseries in SW20
Stations
- Raynes Park5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Wimbledon Chase14 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Dundonald Road Tram Stop23 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
12 bus stops within 400 m, including Pepys Road, Raynes Park Methodist Church and Raynes Park Library.
Parks and playgrounds
- Holland Garden8 min walk
- Cottenham Park10 min walk
- Playground10 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.
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Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road is a full-day nursery at 20 Pepys Road, London, SW20 8PF, in Cottenham Park, Merton. It is registered for 63 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited.
Run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited (school), which runs 25 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 names the following approaches: Forest school, Curiosity Approach, Hygge in the early years and a nature-based approach. Its website lists children's yoga, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking activities and library visits. At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Outstanding for overall effectiveness and for quality of education.
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
- Curiosity ApproachSource: nursery website
- Hygge in the early yearsSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with vegan options, an allergy-aware kitchen and breakfast provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Vegan optionsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website lists an own garden, a growing or allotment area, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery manager books settling-in sessions with parents before the start date, so children can get familiar with the nursery and team before full days begin. Its website also lists a key person system and settling-in sessions as care details.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
Safety
At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- Library visitsSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families should visit the nursery and meet the team. The team then guides them through registration and tells them what information they need.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys RoadThis nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Fennies Raynes ParkFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:45–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham RoadFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery And PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| MMI PreschoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:45 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Fennies WimbledonFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:45–18:00 | from 3 mo | 0.6 miles |
| Acorn NurserySessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Cottenham Park5
- All nurseries in Merton80
- All nurseries in SW208
- Nurseries near Raynes Park station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Hollymount School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected February 2024 0.3 miles
- Hall School Wimbledon ages 4–18 0.3 miles
- The Norwegian Kindergarten In London ages 2–6has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Donhead Preparatory School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- West Wimbledon Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2022 0.5 miles
- Wimbledon Common Preparatory School ages 4–7 0.6 miles
- Wimbledon Chase Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2024 0.6 miles
- Joseph Hood Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 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 Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road's opening hours?
Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road take?
Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road takes children aged birth to 5 years.
What is Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road Outstanding at its inspection on 14 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road take?
Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road.
Who runs Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road?
Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.
What approach does Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road follow?
Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Curiosity Approach, Hygge in the early years and Nature-based approach.
Does Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road have outdoor space?
Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys 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 - Pepys Road?
Raynes Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road?
You can call 020 8946 9992 and visit www.grandiruk.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandiruk.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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