# Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd is a full-day nursery at Binfield Road, Clapham, SW4 6TB, in Union Mews, Lambeth. It is registered for 185 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–19:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 42 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-ey152688  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Binfield Road, Clapham, SW4 6TB
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 185
- Phone: 020 7498 1193
- Website: http://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY152688

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 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/EY152688

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2003 (Reference EY152688). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152688)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152688)
- Registered places: 185 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152688)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/483138)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lambeth that publish fees charge £85–£130 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–19:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Binfield Road, Clapham, SW4 6TB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.474526,-0.125562

- Station: Stockwell, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Nine Elms, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wandsworth Road, 0.6 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lansdowne Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Larkhall Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stockwell Memorial Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Larkhall Park Community Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Thorparch Road Pocket Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Oasis Play, 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 Lambeth there are about 2.6 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 42 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names Reggio Emilia inspired, Play-based EYFS curriculum, Hygge in the early years and School readiness programme as its approaches. An Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website also lists a sensory room as support.

- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwell-nursery)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwell-nursery)
- Hygge in the early years (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwellnursery)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwellnursery)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site and that the kitchen is allergy-aware.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwellnursery)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwell-nursery)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwell-nursery)

### Settling in

Its website says parents are offered a tailored settling-in process designed for both the parent and the child. Its website also names a key person system as a care detail.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/partnership-with-parents)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwell-nursery)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwell-nursery)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwell-nursery)

### SEND and inclusion

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

### Safety

An Ofsted inspection in 2022 found safeguarding effective. Its website names a secure entry system and CCTV as security measures.

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/partnership-with-parents)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwell-nursery)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwellnursery)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/stockwell-nursery)

### Getting a place

Its website says that to apply for the Stockwell branch, you book a visit online. The nursery then contacts you and sends its fees list and prospectus.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Edwards Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Larkhall Primary Campus | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Reay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Griffin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Unique Child Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unique-child-montessori-nursery-2721031) | Requires improvement |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Mace Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mace-montessori-nursery-ey395978) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Italian Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-italian-day-nursery-ey360906) | Good |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Stockwell Gardens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stockwell-gardens-nursery-ey487129) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Tia Ana's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tia-anas-nursery-ltd-ey409126) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Thessaly Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thessaly-road-nursery-2554167) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd's opening hours?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd opens 07:30–19:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd take?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd Good at its inspection on 7 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd take?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 185 children at any one time.

### Who runs Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd is run by Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What approach does Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd follow?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired, Play-based EYFS curriculum, Hygge in the early years and School readiness programme.

### Does Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd have outdoor space?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd lists: Own garden.

### Does Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd support children with SEND?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd lists: Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd?

Stockwell is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd?

You can call 020 7498 1193 and visit www.mrnnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY152688)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.mrnnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Magic+Roundabout+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJt1g-SfYEdkgRSpaeL1niRr8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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