# Melrose House Nursery School

Melrose House Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Melrose House Nursery School, 55 Finlay Street, LONDON, SW6 6HF, in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham. It is registered for 27 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 08:30–15:15, Mon–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 and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melrose-house-nursery-school-ey369334  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Melrose House Nursery School, 55 Finlay Street, LONDON, SW6 6HF
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:15, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 27
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 7736 9296
- Website: http://melrose-house.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY369334

## 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/EY369334

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 19 May 2022:

- Does well: "Leaders create a strong sense of teamwork."
- Does well: "Staff track children's progress well to help them to identify and address gaps in children's learning."
- Does well: "Children enjoy group activities, particularly story and rhyme times."
- Should do better: "review group activities to ensure that children's learning and enjoyment are fully supported"
- Should do better: "extend opportunities for children to think and find solutions to the conflicts they face during play."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369334

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2008 (Reference EY369334). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369334)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369334)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369334)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1337741)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £70
- Deposit: £500

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:15
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Melrose House Nursery School, 55 Finlay Street, LONDON, SW6 6HF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.475372,-0.218493

- Station: Putney Bridge, 0.6 miles
- Station: Parsons Green, 0.7 miles
- Station: Putney, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bishop's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Stevenage Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Barn Elms Sports Centre, 0.3 miles
- Park: Putney Lower Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bishop's Meadow, 0.3 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 Hammersmith and Fulham there are about 2.4 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 9 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/key-information)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/s/EYR-Inspection-Report-EIF.pdf)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/s/Sept-2025-Packed-Lunch-Policy.pdf)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/s/Sept-2025-Packed-Lunch-Policy.pdf)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/s/Sept-2025-Packed-Lunch-Policy.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/fees)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/key-information)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/s/EYR-Inspection-Report-EIF.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/fees)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/key-information)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/key-information)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/key-information)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/s/EYR-Inspection-Report-EIF.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/aims)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/fees)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.melrose-house.com/s/EYR-Inspection-Report-EIF.pdf)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Bridge Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Queen's Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Parsons Green Prep School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| New King's Road School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bayonne Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Tugboat Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-tugboat-day-nursery-ltd-ey489210) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Marmalade Hedgehog](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-hedgehog-2702405) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Fledglings At The Palace Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-at-the-palace-day-nursery-ey467360) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Millies House & Nursery Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millies-house-and-nursery-preschool-ey425467) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Forest Folk Fulham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-fulham-2732104) | Good | £119 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Sinclair House School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sinclair-house-school-2640208) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Melrose House Nursery School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Melrose House Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Melrose House Nursery School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Melrose House Nursery School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Melrose House Nursery School's opening hours?

Melrose House Nursery School opens 08:30–15:15, Mon–Fri.

### Is Melrose House Nursery School open all year?

No. Melrose House Nursery School is open term time only.

### What ages does Melrose House Nursery School take?

Melrose House Nursery School takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.

### What is Melrose House Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Melrose House Nursery School Good at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Melrose House Nursery School take?

Melrose House Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Melrose House Nursery School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Melrose House Nursery School.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Melrose House Nursery School?

Yes. Melrose House Nursery School lists a registration fee of £70 and a deposit of £500.

### What approach does Melrose House Nursery School follow?

Melrose House Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Melrose House Nursery School have outdoor space?

Melrose House Nursery School lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.

### Does Melrose House Nursery School support children with SEND?

Melrose House Nursery School lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Melrose House Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Melrose House Nursery School?

You can call 020 7736 9296 and visit melrose-house.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY369334)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (melrose-house.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://melrose-house.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Melrose+House+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJRw2yHqcPdkgRu_ZdoVxcRWw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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