# Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery

Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery is a full-day nursery at St Lukes Church Hall, 194 Ramsden Road, London, SW12 8RQ, in Clapham Common, Wandsworth. It is registered for 36 children. It opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Thu; 08:30–13:00, Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nightingale-1-montessori-nursery-ey473044  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Lukes Church Hall, 194 Ramsden Road, London, SW12 8RQ
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:30, Mon–Thu; 08:30–13:00, Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07958 567210
- Website: https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY473044

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473044

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2014 (Reference EY473044). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473044)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473044)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473044)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 October 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1573137)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £100
- Deposit: £900

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:30–15:30
- Friday: 08:30–13:00

## Getting there

Address: St Lukes Church Hall, 194 Ramsden Road, London, SW12 8RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.452121,-0.156674

- Station: Clapham South, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wandsworth Common, 0.5 miles
- Station: Balham, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clapham Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Nightingale Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wandsworth Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bandstand Beds Community Garden, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: 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 Wandsworth 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 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/s/applicationpackN1pdf-new.pdf)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/)

### Food

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/s/applicationpackN1pdf-new.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/s/applicationpackN1pdf-new.pdf)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/s/applicationpackN1pdf-new.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/nm1)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/nm1)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/nm1)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/s/Termly-fees-2026-2027-N1.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/nm1)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/s/applicationpackN1pdf-new.pdf)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/s/applicationpackN1pdf-new.pdf)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/s/applicationpackN1pdf-new.pdf)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/s/applicationpackN1pdf-new.pdf)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/s/applicationpackN1pdf-new.pdf)
- Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Thomas's Clapham |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Honeywell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Honeywell Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alderbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Balham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Belleville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sparkies Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sparkies-nursery-and-pre-school-2691229) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Apples And Honey Nightingale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apples-and-honey-nightingale-2526309) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Nightingales Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nightingales-nursery-123175) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Starlings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-starlings-2724385) | Good | £90 | 09:15–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Marmalade Owl](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-owl-2702408) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Grove Hall Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grove-hall-nursery-ltd-ey416962) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery's opening hours?

Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Thu; 08:30–13:00, Fri.

### What is Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery was inspected on 2 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery take?

Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery?

Yes. Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £900.

### What approach does Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery follow?

Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school, Nature-based approach and School readiness programme.

### Does Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery have outdoor space?

Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery support children with SEND?

Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery lists: SENCo.

### What is the nearest station to Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Nightingale 1 Montessori Nursery?

You can call 07958 567210 and visit www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473044)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.nightingalemontessori.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nightingale+1+Montessori+Nursery+Schools&query_place_id=ChIJOcFTnrgFdkgR0rDcVbcu_NA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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