# Eveline Durnsford Avenue

Eveline Durnsford Avenue is a full-day nursery at 49 Durnsford Avenue, London, SW19 8BH, in Wimbledon Park, Merton. It is registered for 42 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Stars Nurseries UK Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eveline-durnsford-avenue-2832531  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 49 Durnsford Avenue, London, SW19 8BH
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 42
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8947 7058
- Website: https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/durnsford-avenue
- Run by: [Bright Stars Nurseries UK Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-stars-nurseries-uk-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2832531

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2025 (Reference 2832531). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2832531)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2832531)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2832531)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 49 Durnsford Avenue, London, SW19 8BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.439751,-0.199218

- Station: Wimbledon Park, 0.3 miles
- Station: Southfields, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Earlsfield, 0.5 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Durnsford Road Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wimbledon Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: King George's Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Coronation Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Garratt Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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## 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 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names Forest school, a play-based EYFS curriculum and early phonics as its approaches, along with SEND support. Listed activities include music classes, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, drama, cooking activities and STEM activities.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-our-team)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/nurserylife)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-curriculum-1)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site, with organic food, halal meals, breakfast and healthy snacks provided. The kitchen is described as allergy-aware.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-activities)
- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-activities)
- Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-activities)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-activities)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-activities)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-activities)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-curriculum-1)

### Settling in

Each child has a key person. Its website says the nursery aims to help the child and carers settle quickly and easily, considering each child's and family's individual needs.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-healthy-food)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-curriculum-1)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/durnsford-avenue)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/durnsford-avenue)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/durnsford-avenue)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/nurserylife)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-curriculum-1)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-our-team)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-our-team)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-curriculum-1)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-curriculum-1)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-curriculum-1)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/copy-of-curriculum-1)

### Getting a place

Its website says applicants complete the enquiry form to arrange a show around. Once a place is available, an offer letter and start date forms are sent, and the place is confirmed when the deposit and forms are received. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Riversdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sheringdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Earlsfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chelsea Hall School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Albemarle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Linden Lodge School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Floreat Wandsworth Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bliss Childcare and Nursery School LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bliss-childcare-and-nursery-school-ltd-2828611) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Wimbledon Park Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-park-montessori-school-508662) | Good |  | 09:00–16:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Montessori School - Wimbledon Little House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-school-wimbledon-little-house-2799909) |  |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oak-montessori-wimbledon-park-pavilion-2532919) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Seahorse Nursery Park House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seahorse-nursery-park-house-2673767) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seahorse-nursery-wimbledon-park-2554152) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Eveline Durnsford Avenue offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Eveline Durnsford Avenue offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Eveline Durnsford Avenue take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Eveline Durnsford Avenue offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Eveline Durnsford Avenue's opening hours?

Eveline Durnsford Avenue opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Eveline Durnsford Avenue open all year?

Yes, Eveline Durnsford Avenue is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Eveline Durnsford Avenue take?

Eveline Durnsford Avenue takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Eveline Durnsford Avenue take?

Eveline Durnsford Avenue is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Does Eveline Durnsford Avenue accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Eveline Durnsford Avenue accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Eveline Durnsford Avenue?

Eveline Durnsford Avenue is run by Bright Stars Nurseries UK Limited, which runs 15 nurseries.

### What approach does Eveline Durnsford Avenue follow?

Eveline Durnsford Avenue's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Eveline Durnsford Avenue have outdoor space?

Eveline Durnsford Avenue lists: Own garden.

### Does Eveline Durnsford Avenue support children with SEND?

Eveline Durnsford Avenue lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Eveline Durnsford Avenue?

Wimbledon Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Eveline Durnsford Avenue?

You can call 020 8947 7058 and visit www.evelinedaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2832531)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.evelinedaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.evelinedaynursery.com/durnsford-avenue)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Eveline+Durnsford+Avenue&query_place_id=ChIJf3b9IFAPdkgRjlgU7itliAY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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