# Little Forest Folk

Little Forest Folk is a full-day nursery at 19th Wimbledon Scout Hut, Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0SX, in Copse Hill, Merton. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £121.49 (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 4.7 from 14 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Forest Folk Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-ey483521  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 19th Wimbledon Scout Hut, Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0SX
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 32
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07707 545913
- Website: http://www.littleforestfolk.com/wimbledon
- Run by: [Little Forest Folk Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-forest-folk-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY483521

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 September 2021, 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/EY483521

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2014 (Reference EY483521). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483521)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483521)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483521)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £121.49 (£12.15 an hour) | £16.17 | £1,549.06 |

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

- Charge on funded hours: £1.30 (per hour)
- Charge on funded hours: £0.52 (per hour)
- Charge on funded hours: £2.64 (per hour)
- Registration fee: £25

Source: nursery website (https://www.littleforestfolk.com/wimbledon-fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 19th Wimbledon Scout Hut, Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0SX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.415147,-0.240903

- Station: Raynes Park, 0.6 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Morley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cottenham Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Holland Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wimbledon Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wimbledon Common, 0.4 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 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 14 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/wimbledon)

### Food

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/wimbledon)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/wimbledon)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/wimbledon)

### Outdoors

- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/blog/wimbledon-little-forest-folk-pie-shop)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/blog/wimbledon-little-forest-folk-pie-shop)

### Care and routines

- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/wimbledon)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/wimbledon)

### Building and safety

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/wimbledon)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/wimbledon)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/wimbledon)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/blog/wimbledon-little-forest-folk-pie-shop)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| The Rowans School |  | 3–7 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hollymount School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London |  | 2–6 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| West Wimbledon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Donhead Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hall School Wimbledon |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wimbledon Common Preparatory School |  | 4–7 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [MMI Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mmi-preschool-ey394181) | Good |  | 09:00–15:45 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-raynes-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-2556617) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Fennies Raynes Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-raynes-park-2652430) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Durham Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-durham-road-ey465156) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-nurseries-ltd-pepys-road-2670410) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Acacia Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acacia-pre-school-2594266) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Forest Folk cost?

Little Forest Folk publishes these fees: full day £121.49 for all ages, per hour £16.17 for all ages, per hour £12.15 for all ages, per month £1,549.06 for all ages, per month £2,065.41 for all ages and per month £2,581.76 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Forest Folk offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Forest Folk offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £1.30 per hour on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Little Forest Folk offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Little Forest Folk offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Little Forest Folk's opening hours?

Little Forest Folk opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Forest Folk open all year?

Yes, Little Forest Folk is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Little Forest Folk take?

Little Forest Folk takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Little Forest Folk's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Forest Folk Good at its inspection on 14 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Forest Folk take?

Little Forest Folk is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Forest Folk?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Forest Folk.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Forest Folk?

Yes. Little Forest Folk lists a registration fee of £25.

### Who runs Little Forest Folk?

Little Forest Folk is run by Little Forest Folk Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What approach does Little Forest Folk follow?

Little Forest Folk's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does Little Forest Folk have outdoor space?

Little Forest Folk lists: Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Little Forest Folk?

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

### How do I contact Little Forest Folk?

You can call 07707 545913 and visit www.littleforestfolk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483521)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littleforestfolk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.littleforestfolk.com/wimbledon)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Forest+Folk+-+Wimbledon&query_place_id=ChIJFWlQi_UJdkgRoZfgYtmewl8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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