# Maria Montessori Children's House

Maria Montessori Children's House is a full-day nursery at St. Johns Church & Hall, Spencer Hill, London, SW19 4NZ, in Wimbledon, Merton. It takes children aged 18 months to 5 years. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-montessori-childrens-house-ey317701  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Johns Church & Hall, Spencer Hill, London, SW19 4NZ
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8971 9135
- Website: http://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY317701

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 September 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/EY317701

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2005 (Reference EY317701). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY317701)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY317701)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £30 | £15 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 09:00–16:00
- Friday: 09:00–12:00
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: St. Johns Church & Hall, Spencer Hill, London, SW19 4NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.420238,-0.216240

- Station: Dundonald Road Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wimbledon, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wimbledon Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wimbledon Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dundonald Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wimbledon Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Dundonald Playground, 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 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/)

### Food

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/about-us)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/about-us)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon High School GDST |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wimbledon Common Preparatory School |  | 4–7 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Donhead Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Dundonald Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hall School Wimbledon |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London |  | 2–6 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Willington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wimbledon Village Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-village-montessori-school-ey553090) | Good |  | 08:50–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Fennies Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-wimbledon-ey560693) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Dee's Day Nursery (wim)Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dees-day-nursery-wim-ltd-ey306334) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-ey266832) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-dundonald-road-ey229780) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-preschool-wimbledon-2496931) | Outstanding |  | 08:15–16:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Maria Montessori Children's House cost?

Maria Montessori Children's House publishes these fees: half day £30 for all ages and per hour £15 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Maria Montessori Children's House offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Maria Montessori Children's House offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Maria Montessori Children's House take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Maria Montessori Children's House offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Maria Montessori Children's House's opening hours?

Maria Montessori Children's House opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri.

### Is Maria Montessori Children's House open all year?

No. Maria Montessori Children's House is open term time only.

### What ages does Maria Montessori Children's House take?

Maria Montessori Children's House takes children aged 18 months to 5 years.

### What is Maria Montessori Children's House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Maria Montessori Children's House Good at its inspection on 7 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### What approach does Maria Montessori Children's House follow?

Maria Montessori Children's House's website describes its approach as: Montessori.

### Does Maria Montessori Children's House have outdoor space?

Maria Montessori Children's House lists: Own garden and Regular park trips.

### What is the nearest station to Maria Montessori Children's House?

Dundonald Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Maria Montessori Children's House?

You can call 020 8971 9135 and visit www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY317701)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.wimbledonmontessori.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Montessori+Children%27s+House+Wimbledon&query_place_id=ChIJjZwuJMYIdkgRLWYmbz38xq8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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