# Little Hands Montessori

Little Hands Montessori is a sessional pre-school at St Winefride's Parish Hall, Bridges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 1EN, in South Wimbledon, Merton. It is registered for 20 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Wed; 09:00–12:00, Thu–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 19 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-montessori-2556726  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Winefride's Parish Hall, Bridges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 1EN
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Wed; 09:00–12:00, Thu–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 20
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Phone: 07854 887786
- Website: http://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2556726

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 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/16/2556726

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2556726). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556726)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556726)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556726)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Wednesday: 09:00–15:00
- Thursday to Friday: 09:00–12:00
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: St Winefride's Parish Hall, Bridges Road, Wimbledon, SW19 1EN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.420064,-0.193956

- Station: South Wimbledon, 0.3 miles
- Station: Haydons Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wimbledon Tram Stop, 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haydons Road Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: South Park Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Trafalgar Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Nelson Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Priory Close Play Area, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/fees-term-dates)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/_files/ugd/3e158d_5b5c78a8f09746888cc7cb5d615f4318.pdf)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/service-page/forest-school)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/_files/ugd/3e158d_5b5c78a8f09746888cc7cb5d615f4318.pdf)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/_files/ugd/3e158d_5b5c78a8f09746888cc7cb5d615f4318.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/_files/ugd/3e158d_5b5c78a8f09746888cc7cb5d615f4318.pdf)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/fees-term-dates)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/service-page/forest-school)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/service-page/forest-school)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/fees-term-dates)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/fees-term-dates)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/_files/ugd/3e158d_5b5c78a8f09746888cc7cb5d615f4318.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/_files/ugd/3e158d_5b5c78a8f09746888cc7cb5d615f4318.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/service-page/music-movement-with-ballet)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Pelham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Priory CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Garfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Merton Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Willington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-day-nursery-ey556020) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Eveline Day Nursery Schools Limited (The)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eveline-day-nursery-schools-limited-the-138215) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [N Family Club Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-wimbledon-2845443) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-nurseries-ltd-pelham-road-2670411) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Alexander House Nursery Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alexander-house-nursery-wimbledon-2710338) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Wimbledon Day Nursery II](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-day-nursery-ii-ey449325) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Little Hands Montessori take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Hands Montessori offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Little Hands Montessori's opening hours?

Little Hands Montessori opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Wed; 09:00–12:00, Thu–Fri.

### Is Little Hands Montessori open all year?

No. Little Hands Montessori is open term time only.

### What ages does Little Hands Montessori take?

Little Hands Montessori takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.

### What is Little Hands Montessori's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Hands Montessori Good at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Hands Montessori take?

Little Hands Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What approach does Little Hands Montessori follow?

Little Hands Montessori's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does Little Hands Montessori have outdoor space?

Little Hands Montessori lists: Own garden and Mud kitchen.

### Does Little Hands Montessori support children with SEND?

Little Hands Montessori lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Little Hands Montessori?

South Wimbledon is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Hands Montessori?

You can call 07854 887786 and visit www.littlehandsmontessori.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556726)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlehandsmontessori.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.littlehandsmontessori.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Hands+Montessori&query_place_id=ChIJq-zepaUIdkgRsN6w2T3o6h8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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