# Lavender Nursery

Lavender Nursery is a full-day nursery at Lavender Children's Centre, Lavender Park Pavilion, Lavender Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3HL, in Collier's Wood, Merton. It is registered for 72 children. It opens 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by London Borough of Merton.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavender-nursery-2684046  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lavender Children's Centre, Lavender Park Pavilion, Lavender Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3HL
- Opening hours: 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 020 8274 5133
- Run by: [London Borough of Merton](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/london-borough-of-merton)
- Ofsted URN: 2684046

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 June 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/16/2684046

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2684046). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684046)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684046)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684046)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–17:45

## Getting there

Address: Lavender Children's Centre, Lavender Park Pavilion, Lavender Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.411508,-0.168049

- Station: Mitcham Eastfields, 0.6 miles
- Station: Colliers Wood, 0.7 miles
- Station: Tooting, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lavender Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Figges Marsh, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mitcham Fair Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Miles Road Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Colliers Wood Recreation Ground, 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 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bond Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Lavender Lodge School |  | 5–12 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mark's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gorringe Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Singlegate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Haslemere Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Raye's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rayes-daycare-2578933) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kingswood Early Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-early-years-nursery-ey539235) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Collierswood Preschool Willows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collierswood-preschool-willows-2866314) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Holiplay Pre School At St Marks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holiplay-pre-school-at-st-marks-2531393) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Flourish Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flourish-day-nursery-2552689) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Osman Squad Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/osman-squad-preschool-limited-2788957) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Lavender Nursery opens 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Lavender Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lavender Nursery take?

Lavender Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Lavender Nursery?

Lavender Nursery is run by London Borough of Merton, which runs 3 nurseries.

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

Colliers Wood is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lavender Nursery?

You can call 020 8274 5133.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684046)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lavender+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJOWkoXWsGdkgRjjkaawUrS64)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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