# Fountain Nursery

Fountain Nursery is a full-day nursery at 10 Burlington Road, New Malden, KT3 4NY, in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 5 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £95.10 to £104.25 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 41 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-nursery-2543025  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 Burlington Road, New Malden, KT3 4NY
- Ages: 5 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 40
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8703 0827
- Website: http://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2543025

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 June 2022, 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/16/2543025

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2543025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2543025)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2543025)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2543025)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1385315)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £104.25 (£10.43 an hour) | £868.75 |
| 2-year-olds | £97.75 (£9.78 an hour) | £814.59 |
| 3 and over | £95.10 (£9.51 an hour) | £792.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £100

Source: nursery website (https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/parentinformation), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 5 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: 10 Burlington Road, New Malden, KT3 4NY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.398639,-0.254032

- Station: New Malden, 0.4 miles
- Station: Motspur Park, 0.7 miles
- Station: Malden Manor, 1.0 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blagdon Road Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cromwell Avenue Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: Beverley Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Kingston upon Thames there are about 2.9 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 41 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. Its 2022 Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names a sensory room, music classes, sports coaching, cooking activities and library visits.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/Rooms)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/parentinformation)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/parentinformation)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/parentinformation)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and provides daily outdoor play. It also lists regular park trips and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/parentinformation)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/)

### Settling in

Settling-in forms are completed when a child joins. When children move rooms, which happens termly, settles are gradual, starting with a few hours and building up to a full day, supported by the current key person, according to its website. The nursery operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/Rooms)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/Rooms)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/Rooms)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/parentinformation)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2022.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/Rooms)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/)

### Getting a place

To secure a place, families book a tour, then pay a non-refundable £100 administration fee and a deposit of two weeks' worth of fees by BACS (not childcare vouchers), according to its website. The registration fee is £100, and the nursery has a waiting list. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Burlington Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Westbury House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Blossom House School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abacus Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-pre-school-131802) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Study Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-study-nursery-2816453) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Millie's House Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millies-house-nursery-and-pre-school-2567294) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Hearts Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-pre-school-ey422235) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Acacia Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acacia-pre-school-2594266) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Green Lane Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-pre-school-limited-2821149) |  |  | 09:00–14:30 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Fountain Nursery cost?

Fountain Nursery publishes these fees: full day £104.25 for under 2s, per month £868.75 for under 2s, per month £1,303.13 for under 2s, per month £1,737.50 for under 2s, per month £2,171.88 for under 2s, full day £97.75 for 2-year-olds, per month £814.59 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,221.88 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,629.17 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,036.46 for 2-year-olds, full day £95.10 for 3 and over, per month £792.50 for 3 and over, per month £1,188.75 for 3 and over, per month £1,585 for 3 and over and per month £1,981.25 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Fountain Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Fountain Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Fountain Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Fountain Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Fountain Nursery's opening hours?

Fountain Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Fountain Nursery open all year?

Yes, Fountain Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Fountain Nursery take?

Fountain Nursery takes children aged 5 months to 5 years.

### What is Fountain Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fountain Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fountain Nursery take?

Fountain Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Fountain Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Fountain Nursery.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Fountain Nursery?

Yes. Fountain Nursery lists a registration fee of £100.

### What approach does Fountain Nursery follow?

Fountain Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Fountain Nursery have outdoor space?

Fountain Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does Fountain Nursery support children with SEND?

Fountain Nursery lists: Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Fountain Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Fountain Nursery?

You can call 020 8703 0827 and visit www.fountainnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2543025)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.fountainnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.fountainnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fountain+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJy_0lINoJdkgRV2Wn5om5Xf4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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