# Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park is a full-day nursery at St. Marys School, 7 St Josephs Street, London, SW8 4EN, in Nine Elms, Wandsworth. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged from 12 months. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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 5.0 from 41 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/imagination-preschool-battersea-park-2551881 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: St. Marys School, 7 St Josephs Street, London, SW8 4EN - Ages: from 12 months - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 60 - 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 - Phone: 020 7498 6455 - Website: http://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2551881 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 August 2025, 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/16/2551881 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2551881). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551881) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551881) - Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551881) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: from 12 months - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: St. Marys School, 7 St Josephs Street, London, SW8 4EN Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.475853,-0.145895 - Station: Queenstown Road (Battersea), under 0.1 miles - Station: Battersea Park, 0.2 miles - Station: Battersea Power Station, 0.4 miles - 16 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Central Gardens, 0.2 miles - Park: Battersea Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Heathbrook Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Queenstown Green, 0.4 miles - Park: Montefiore Gardens, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Wandsworth there are about 2.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education Good. The nursery's website says it names Montessori, Reggio Emilia inspired, Steiner / Waldorf and nature-based approaches, plus music classes, dance and movement, and SEND support with a SENCo. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - Steiner / Waldorf (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) ### Food The nursery's website says it offers halal meals, an allergy-aware kitchen and healthy snacks. - Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/s/Autumn-Winter-2023-Hot-Tea-Menu-1.pdf) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) ### Outdoors The nursery's website says it has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) ### Settling in The nursery's website says settling-in takes place over 3 days, one hour per session. On Day 1 one parent stays in the main room; on Days 2 and 3 a parent may briefly accompany the child, then waits in reception. A parent returns if the child is distressed. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) ### Safety Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/faq-page) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/parent-feedback) ### Getting a place The nursery's website says families book a show around and sign the contract to reserve a place, paying a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable deposit to hold it. Staff meet each child before making an offer. It 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Newton Preparatory School | | 3–13 | | yes | under 0.1 miles | | St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Griffin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Heathbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Chesterton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | John Burns Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Shaftesbury Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Kido Battersea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-battersea-2715444) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Cheeky Cherubs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-cherubs-day-nursery-ey470624) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Bunny Tales Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunny-tales-day-nursery-ey286477) | Good | £85 | | 0.4 miles | | [MEplace Battersea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-battersea-2893396) | | | | 0.5 miles | | [Sunshine Fruits Montessori Battersea Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-fruits-montessori-battersea-park-2867723) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Thessaly Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thessaly-road-nursery-2554167) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park's opening hours? Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park open all year? Yes, Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park take? Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park takes children aged from 12 months. ### What is Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park Good at its inspection on 6 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park take? Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time. ### Does Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park follow? Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Reggio Emilia inspired, Steiner / Waldorf and Nature-based approach. ### Does Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park have outdoor space? Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play. ### Does Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park support children with SEND? Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park lists: SEND support, SENCo, Speech and language support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park? Queenstown Road (Battersea) is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Imagination Preschool: Battersea Park? You can call 020 7498 6455 and visit www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551881) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.imaginationpreschool.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Imagination+Nursery+%26+Preschool+Battersea&query_place_id=ChIJr86E8GUFdkgROrtlw1LoZhE) - 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.