Full-day nursery in Cottenham Park, Merton
Fennies Raynes Park
9 Amity Grove, London, SW20 0LQ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- 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
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since February 2022Reference 2652430Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record2 inspectionslatest 18 September 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places97 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
Inspection history (2)
Fees
- Charge on funded hours
- £13.50 full day
- Charge on funded hours
- £13.50 full day
- Charge on funded hours
- £13.50 full day
- Registration fee
- £200
- Deposit
- £400
- Deposit
- £250
Funded hours: 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:45–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Getting there
9 Amity Grove, London, SW20 0LQ · More nurseries in SW20
Stations
- Raynes Park2 min walk · under 0.1 miles
- Wimbledon Chase18 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
16 bus stops within 400 m, including Raynes Park Station, Lambton Road and Durham Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Cottenham Park6 min walk
- Holland Garden7 min walk
- Morley Park11 min walk
- Playground7 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.
What parents say
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Fennies Raynes Park is a full-day nursery at 9 Amity Grove, London, SW20 0LQ, in Cottenham Park, Merton. It is registered for 97 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited.
Run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited (company), which runs 28 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum. Its website names SEND support, an inclusive setting, library visits and STEM activities. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling-in visits are planned with the Nursery Manager around the start date, and a parent stays onsite during the first short visit. Settling-in sessions are free of charge, generally one week, and extendable to two weeks.
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated safeguarding effective. Its website names CCTV as its security measure.
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- ParkingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Library visitsSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families enquire by form, email or phone, then book a tour with the onsite team, complete registration forms and T&Cs, and pay a £200 registration fee and a £400 deposit. The fact sheet lists the deposit fee as £250. The nursery has a waiting list, requires 8 weeks' notice to leave, and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fennies Raynes ParkThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:45–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham RoadFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery And PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys RoadFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| MMI PreschoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:45 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Little Forest FolkFull-day nursery | Good | £121.49 | 08:00–18:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Little Hearts Pre SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.8 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
- West Wimbledon Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2022 0.4 miles
- The Norwegian Kindergarten In London ages 2–6has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Hall School Wimbledon ages 4–18 0.5 miles
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.6 miles
- Donhead Preparatory School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.7 miles
- The Rowans School ages 3–7has a nursery class 0.7 miles
- Wimbledon Common Preparatory School ages 4–7 0.8 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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Does Fennies Raynes Park offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Fennies Raynes Park offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £13.50 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.
What are Fennies Raynes Park's opening hours?
Fennies Raynes Park opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Fennies Raynes Park open all year?
Yes, Fennies Raynes Park is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Fennies Raynes Park take?
Fennies Raynes Park takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Fennies Raynes Park's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Fennies Raynes Park Good at its inspection on 18 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Fennies Raynes Park take?
Fennies Raynes Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 97 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Fennies Raynes Park?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Fennies Raynes Park.
Does Fennies Raynes Park accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Fennies Raynes Park accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Fennies Raynes Park?
Yes. Fennies Raynes Park lists a registration fee of £200, a deposit of £400 and a deposit of £250.
Who runs Fennies Raynes Park?
Fennies Raynes Park is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 28 nurseries.
What approach does Fennies Raynes Park follow?
Fennies Raynes Park's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Fennies Raynes Park have outdoor space?
Fennies Raynes Park lists: Local outings and trips.
Does Fennies Raynes Park support children with SEND?
Fennies Raynes Park lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Fennies Raynes Park?
Raynes Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Fennies Raynes Park?
You can call 020 8770 3222 and visit www.fennies.com.
Tools for parents in Merton
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in MertonFees by age in Merton
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.fennies.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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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2652430 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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