# Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-nurseries-ltd-pepys-road-2670410 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 20 Pepys Road, London, SW20 8PF - Ages: birth to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 63 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8946 9992 - Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/raynes-park/dicky-birds-pepys-road/ - Run by: [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2670410 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Outstanding - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Outstanding Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670410 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2021 (Reference 2670410). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670410) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670410) - Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670410) ## Fees Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: birth to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 20 Pepys Road, London, SW20 8PF Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.411105,-0.227174 - Station: Raynes Park, 0.2 miles - Station: Wimbledon Chase, 0.6 miles - Station: Dundonald Road Tram Stop, 0.9 miles - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Holland Garden, 0.3 miles - Park: Cottenham Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 school (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Hygge in the early years (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) ### 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 site (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) ### Outdoors Its website lists an own garden, a growing or allotment area, regular park trips, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) ### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/family-support/what-to-expect/admissions-process) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) - 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/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) ### Safety At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/pepys-road/dicky-birds) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hollymount School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Hall School Wimbledon | | 4–18 | | | 0.3 miles | | The Norwegian Kindergarten In London | | 2–6 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | Donhead Preparatory School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | West Wimbledon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Wimbledon Common Preparatory School | | 4–7 | | | 0.6 miles | | Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Joseph Hood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Fennies Raynes Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-raynes-park-2652430) | Good | | 07:45–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-durham-road-ey465156) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-raynes-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-2556617) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [MMI Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mmi-preschool-ey394181) | Good | | 09:00–15:45 | 0.4 miles | | [Fennies Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-wimbledon-ey560693) | Report card Jan 2026 | | 07:45–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Acorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-nursery-ey405936) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670410) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandiruk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/raynes-park/dicky-birds-pepys-road/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dicky+Birds+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool+in+Raynes+Park+%28Pepys+Road%29&query_place_id=ChIJvxDa6d0IdkgRmqAzfcE1KQM) - 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.