# Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road is a full-day nursery at 12-14 Durham Road, LONDON, SW20 0TW, in Cottenham Park, Merton. It is registered for 101 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 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 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-durham-road-ey465156 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 12-14 Durham Road, LONDON, SW20 0TW - Ages: birth to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 101 - Phone: 020 8879 7141 - Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/raynes-park/dicky-birds-durham-road/ - Run by: [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY465156 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 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. Inspection history: - 22 November 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good - 14 November 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good - 2 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465156 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2013 (Reference EY465156). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465156) - Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 22 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465156) - Registered places: 101 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465156) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/585660) ## Fees Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: birth to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 12-14 Durham Road, LONDON, SW20 0TW Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.409869,-0.232507 - Station: Raynes Park, under 0.1 miles - Station: Wimbledon Chase, 0.8 miles - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Cottenham Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Holland Garden, 0.3 miles - Park: Morley Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) - Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) ### Food - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/family-support/what-to-expect/admissions-process) - 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/durham-road/dicky-birds) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/raynes-park/durham-road/dicky-birds) ## 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 | | West Wimbledon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | The Norwegian Kindergarten In London | | 2–6 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Hall School Wimbledon | | 4–18 | | | 0.6 miles | | St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Donhead Preparatory School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.7 miles | | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | | yes | 0.7 miles | | The Rowans School | | 3–7 | | yes | 0.7 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 | under 0.1 miles | | [Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-raynes-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-2556617) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-nurseries-ltd-pepys-road-2670410) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [MMI Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mmi-preschool-ey394181) | Good | | 09:00–15:45 | 0.3 miles | | [Little Forest Folk](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-ey483521) | Good | £121.49 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Little Hearts Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-pre-school-ey422235) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road's opening hours? Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road take? Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road takes children aged birth to 5 years. ### What is Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road Good at its inspection on 22 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road take? Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 101 children at any one time. ### Who runs Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road? Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited, which runs 25 nurseries. ### What approach does Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road follow? Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Curiosity Approach and Nature-based approach. ### Does Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road have outdoor space? Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play. ### What is the nearest station to Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road? Raynes Park 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 - Durham Road? You can call 020 8879 7141 and visit www.grandiruk.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465156) - 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-durham-road/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dicky+Birds+Durham+Road%2C+Raynes+Park%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJufY4090IdkgRzYfl5StpQkA) - 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.