# Fennies Wimbledon

Fennies Wimbledon is a full-day nursery at 17 Elm Grove, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4HE, in Wimbledon, Merton. It is registered for 84 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 31 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-wimbledon-ey560693  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 17 Elm Grove, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4HE
- Ages: from 3 months
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 84
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8770 3222
- Website: https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon
- Run by: [Fennies Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fennies-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY560693

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 9 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 9 January 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 13 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560693

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2018 (Reference EY560693). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560693)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 9 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560693)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560693)

## 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.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00
- Ages: from 3 months
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 17 Elm Grove, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.416830,-0.215605

- Station: Dundonald Road Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- Station: Wimbledon Chase, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wimbledon, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dundonald Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Dundonald 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 31 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/post/babies-starting-nursery-wimbledon)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/fees-funding)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/fees-funding)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/fees-funding)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/post/babies-starting-nursery-wimbledon)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)

### Extras and activities

- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)

## 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 | 0.3 miles |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hall School Wimbledon |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Donhead Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wimbledon Common Preparatory School |  | 4–7 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London |  | 2–6 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wimbledon High School GDST |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-dundonald-road-ey229780) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Maria Montessori Children's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-montessori-childrens-house-ey317701) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Acorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-nursery-ey405936) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Building Blocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-nursery-402923) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-ey482612) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Butterflies Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-childcare-ey420062) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Fennies Wimbledon offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Fennies Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon's opening hours?

Fennies Wimbledon opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Fennies Wimbledon open all year?

Yes, Fennies Wimbledon is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Fennies Wimbledon take?

Fennies Wimbledon takes children aged from 3 months.

### What is Fennies Wimbledon's Ofsted rating?

Fennies Wimbledon was inspected on 9 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Fennies Wimbledon take?

Fennies Wimbledon is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Fennies Wimbledon?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Fennies Wimbledon.

### Does Fennies Wimbledon accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Fennies Wimbledon accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Fennies Wimbledon?

Yes. Fennies Wimbledon lists a registration fee of £200, a deposit of £400 and a deposit of £250.

### Who runs Fennies Wimbledon?

Fennies Wimbledon is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 28 nurseries.

### What approach does Fennies Wimbledon follow?

Fennies Wimbledon's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Fennies Wimbledon have outdoor space?

Fennies Wimbledon lists: Own garden.

### Does Fennies Wimbledon support children with SEND?

Fennies Wimbledon lists: Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Fennies Wimbledon?

Dundonald Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fennies Wimbledon?

You can call 020 8770 3222 and visit www.fennies.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560693)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.fennies.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/wimbledon)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wimbledon+Nursery+%7C+Fennies+Wimbledon%2C+Elm+Grove&query_place_id=ChIJd_li4qYJdkgRWWZV9JgNGaU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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