# Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road is a full-day nursery at 52a Dundonald Road, Wimbledon, SW19 3PH, in Wimbledon, Merton. It is registered for 54 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 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-dundonald-road-ey229780 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 52a Dundonald Road, Wimbledon, SW19 3PH - Ages: birth to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 54 - Phone: 020 8542 7416 - Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/wimbledon/dicky-birds-dundonald-road/ - Run by: [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY229780 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 February 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/EY229780 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2002 (Reference EY229780). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY229780) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY229780) - Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY229780) ## Fees Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: birth to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 52a Dundonald Road, Wimbledon, SW19 3PH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.416308,-0.210249 - Station: Dundonald Road Tram Stop, 0.1 miles - Station: Wimbledon, 0.4 miles - Station: Wimbledon Tram Stop, 0.4 miles - 1 bus stop within 400 m - Park: Dundonald Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles - Park: John Innes Park, 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names a Forest school, Curiosity Approach, play-based EYFS curriculum and nature-based approach. Activities listed on its website include language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking activities and woodland trips. The nursery's 2023 Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) - Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) ### Food Its website says meals are cooked on site and the kitchen is allergy-aware. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) ### Outdoors Its website lists an own garden and a growing / allotment area. It also mentions regular park trips and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) ### Settling in Before the first full day, children attend settling-in sessions to become familiar with the environment and team. Its website says the nursery manager contacts parents ahead of the start date to book these sessions. - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-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/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) ### Safety The nursery's 2023 Ofsted inspection judged safeguarding to be effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) ### Extras and activities - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) - Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/wimbledon/dundonald-road/dicky-birds) ### Getting a place Its website says families should visit the nursery to meet the team and talk through their child's needs. The team then guides parents through registration, and settling-in sessions are booked before the start 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 | | Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Wimbledon High School GDST | | 4–19 | | | 0.4 miles | | Hall School Wimbledon | | 4–18 | | | 0.5 miles | | Donhead Preparatory School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Pelham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Wimbledon Common Preparatory School | | 4–7 | | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Building Blocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-nursery-402923) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles | | [Wimbledon Preschool Willows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-preschool-willows-2862659) | | | | 0.2 miles | | [Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-ey482612) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Fennies Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-wimbledon-ey560693) | Report card Jan 2026 | | 07:45–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Butterflies Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-childcare-ey420062) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Acorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-nursery-ey405936) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road's opening hours? Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road take? Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road takes children aged birth to 5 years. ### What is Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road Good at its inspection on 13 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road take? Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time. ### Who runs Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road? Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited, which runs 25 nurseries. ### What approach does Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road follow? Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Curiosity Approach, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach. ### Does Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road have outdoor space? Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road? Dundonald Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road? You can call 020 8542 7416 and visit www.grandiruk.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY229780) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandiruk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/wimbledon/dicky-birds-dundonald-road/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dicky+Birds+Dundonald+Road%2C+Wimbledon%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJufY4090IdkgRNAx8TcpMTGc) - 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.