# Forest Village Kindergarten Forest Village Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Morden Recreation Ground, 25A Faversham road, Morden, SM4 6RE, in Risley Close, Merton. It is registered for 25 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–13:00, Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £85 to £95 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, 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 4.7 from 38 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-village-kindergarten-2595704 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Morden Recreation Ground, 25A Faversham road, Morden, SM4 6RE - Ages: 9 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–13:00, Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 25 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 07776 835036 - Website: http://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2595704 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 November 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/16/2595704 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2595704). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595704) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595704) - Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595704) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1574080) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | |---|---|---| | Under 2s | £95 (£9.50 an hour) | £50 | | 2-year-olds | £95 (£9.50 an hour) | £50 | | 3 and over | £85 (£8.50 an hour) | £45 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £1 (full day) - Meals: £7 (full day) - Meals: £7 (full day) - Meals: £5 (full day) Source: nursery website (https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/fees-funding-15-30-hour-free-childcare-forest-village-morden), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Thursday: 08:00–18:00 - Friday: 08:00–13:00 - Ages: 9 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year - Sessions: full day and half day ## Getting there Address: Morden Recreation Ground, 25A Faversham road, Morden, SM4 6RE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.390754,-0.194063 - Station: St Helier (London), 0.2 miles - Station: Morden South, 0.5 miles - Station: Morden, 0.8 miles, step-free access - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Evesham Green, under 0.1 miles - Park: Moreton Green, 0.3 miles - Park: Morden Park, 0.4 miles - Park: George Hill Open Space, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names Montessori, Forest school, Steiner / Waldorf, Bilingual, Play-based EYFS, Nature-based, School readiness and Early phonics approaches. Ofsted rated overall effectiveness and quality of education Good in 2023. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/) - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-about-forest-village-kindergarten-in-morden) - Steiner / Waldorf (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/) - Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/admissions-policy-forest-village-kindergarten-morden) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/our-daily-routine) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/our-daily-routine) ### Food Meals are included in the fees, with a meal charge of £5 per full day. Its website says meals are cooked on site with organic food in an allergy-aware kitchen, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-about-forest-village-kindergarten-in-morden) - Organic food (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/admissions-policy-forest-village-kindergarten-morden) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-about-forest-village-kindergarten-in-morden) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-about-forest-village-kindergarten-in-morden) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-about-forest-village-kindergarten-in-morden) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/fees-funding-15-30-hour-free-childcare-forest-village-morden) ### Outdoors Its website lists its own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, a mud kitchen and all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-about-forest-village-kindergarten-in-morden) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/admissions-policy-forest-village-kindergarten-morden) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-about-forest-village-kindergarten-in-morden) - Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/admissions-policy-forest-village-kindergarten-morden) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/admissions-policy-forest-village-kindergarten-morden) ### Settling in Its website says each new child has a minimum of five settling sessions, more if needed. Parents can stay until the child feels settled. - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/our-daily-routine) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/fees-funding-15-30-hour-free-childcare-forest-village-morden) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/admissions-policy-forest-village-kindergarten-morden) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-about-forest-village-kindergarten-in-morden) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/admissions-policy-forest-village-kindergarten-morden) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/fees-funding-15-30-hour-free-childcare-forest-village-morden) - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-about-forest-village-kindergarten-in-morden) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/fees-funding-15-30-hour-free-childcare-forest-village-morden) ### Safety Ofsted rated safeguarding effective in 2023. Its website names a secure entry system. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/admissions-policy-forest-village-kindergarten-morden) - Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/admissions-policy-forest-village-kindergarten-morden) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/fees-funding-15-30-hour-free-childcare-forest-village-morden) - Screen-free (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/) - Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/fees-funding-15-30-hour-free-childcare-forest-village-morden) ### Getting a place To apply, register interest by phone or email, book a visit via the Book Now page, and get an eligibility code if using funded hours. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus | | 5–16 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | | 0.2 miles | | Abbotsbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Malmesbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Perseid School | | 3–19 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Morden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Abbey Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Liberty Woodland School | | 4–16 | | | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Kiddies Dream Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-dream-day-care-2710733) | Good | £77.70 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Rose Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rose-hill-nursery-ey461151) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Special First Steps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/special-first-steps-2795078) | | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Tilly's Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tillys-preschool-limited-ey489457) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [The Butterfly Patch, Lower Morden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-patch-lower-morden-2496778) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles | | [Lavender Preschool At Tweeddale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavender-preschool-at-tweeddale-ey538004) | Outstanding | | | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Forest Village Kindergarten cost? Forest Village Kindergarten publishes these fees: full day £95 for under 2s, half day £50 for under 2s, full day £95 for 2-year-olds, half day £50 for 2-year-olds, full day £85 for 3 and over and half day £45 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Forest Village Kindergarten offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Forest Village Kindergarten offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £1 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Forest Village Kindergarten take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Forest Village Kindergarten offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Forest Village Kindergarten offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Forest Village Kindergarten offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Forest Village Kindergarten's opening hours? Forest Village Kindergarten opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–13:00, Fri. ### Is Forest Village Kindergarten open all year? Yes, Forest Village Kindergarten is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Forest Village Kindergarten take? Forest Village Kindergarten takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. ### What is Forest Village Kindergarten's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Forest Village Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 28 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Forest Village Kindergarten take? Forest Village Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Forest Village Kindergarten? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Forest Village Kindergarten. ### Does Forest Village Kindergarten accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Forest Village Kindergarten accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does Forest Village Kindergarten follow? Forest Village Kindergarten's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school, Steiner / Waldorf, Bilingual, Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach, School readiness programme and Early phonics. ### Does Forest Village Kindergarten have outdoor space? Forest Village Kindergarten lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Mud kitchen and All-weather outdoor play. ### Does Forest Village Kindergarten support children with SEND? Forest Village Kindergarten lists: SEND support, Sensory room and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Forest Village Kindergarten? St Helier (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595704) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://forestvillagekindergarten.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Forest+Village+Kindergarten+in+Morden&query_place_id=ChIJR-Q4B7EJdkgRik9tIqfoeE8) - 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.