# Pony & Panda at Wimbledon

Pony & Panda at Wimbledon is a full-day nursery at Christ The King Catholic Church, 9 Crescent Gardens, London, SW19 8AJ, in Wimbledon Park, Merton. It is registered for 25 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. 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 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Pony & Panda Bilingual Education Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pony-and-panda-at-wimbledon-2793495  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Christ The King Catholic Church, 9 Crescent Gardens, London, SW19 8AJ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 25
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8412 1222
- Website: https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/
- Run by: [Pony & Panda Bilingual Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pony-and-panda-bilingual-education-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2793495

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2793495). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793495)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793495)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793495)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £57 | £190 |
| 2-year-olds | £52 | £180 |
| 3 and over | £42 | £160 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £11.30 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £10.65 (half day)
- Meals: £10 (full day)
- Meals: £6.50 (half day)
- Meals: £10 (full day)
- Meals: £6.50 (half day)
- Meals: £10 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/downloads/Wimbledon Fee Sep 25-Aug 26.pdf), 11 November 2026.

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

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: Christ The King Catholic Church, 9 Crescent Gardens, London, SW19 8AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.434605,-0.198195

- Station: Wimbledon Park, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Haydons Road, 0.7 miles
- Station: Earlsfield, 0.7 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wimbledon Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Durnsford Road Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Garratt Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 17 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

According to its website, the nursery's approach includes bilingual education, a school readiness programme and early phonics. Activities named on its website are music classes, language classes and STEM activities.

- Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/why-bilingual-plus)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/why-bilingual-plus)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/why-bilingual-plus)

### Food

The meal charge is £6.50 per half day.

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/downloads/Wimbledon Fee Sep 25-Aug 26.pdf)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/nurseries/wimbledon)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/downloads/Wimbledon Fee Sep 25-Aug 26.pdf)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/nurseries/wimbledon)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/downloads/Wimbledon Fee Sep 25-Aug 26.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/nurseries/wimbledon)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/why-bilingual-plus)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/careers)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/why-bilingual-plus)

### Getting a place

Its website says to call the nursery to arrange a visit and discuss a place for your child. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chelsea Hall School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Priory CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Earlsfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Willington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Riversdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seahorse-nursery-wimbledon-park-2554152) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Seahorse Nursery Park House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seahorse-nursery-park-house-2673767) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Montessori School - Wimbledon Little House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-school-wimbledon-little-house-2799909) |  |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Eveline Durnsford Avenue](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eveline-durnsford-avenue-2832531) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oak-montessori-wimbledon-park-pavilion-2532919) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bliss Childcare and Nursery School LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bliss-childcare-and-nursery-school-ltd-2828611) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Pony & Panda at Wimbledon cost?

Pony & Panda at Wimbledon publishes these fees: half day £57 for under 2s, half day £38 for under 2s, per week £190 for under 2s, per week £285 for under 2s, per week £380 for under 2s, per week £475 for under 2s, half day £52 for 2-year-olds, half day £38 for 2-year-olds, per week £180 for 2-year-olds, per week £270 for 2-year-olds, per week £360 for 2-year-olds, per week £450 for 2-year-olds, half day £42 for 3 and over, half day £38 for 3 and over, per week £160 for 3 and over, per week £240 for 3 and over, per week £320 for 3 and over and per week £400 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Pony & Panda at Wimbledon offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Pony & Panda at Wimbledon offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £11.30 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Pony & Panda at Wimbledon take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Pony & Panda at Wimbledon offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Pony & Panda at Wimbledon's opening hours?

Pony & Panda at Wimbledon opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Pony & Panda at Wimbledon open all year?

Yes, Pony & Panda at Wimbledon is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### How many children can Pony & Panda at Wimbledon take?

Pony & Panda at Wimbledon is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pony & Panda at Wimbledon?

Pony & Panda at Wimbledon is run by Pony & Panda Bilingual Education Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Pony & Panda at Wimbledon follow?

Pony & Panda at Wimbledon's website describes its approach as: Bilingual, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### What is the nearest station to Pony & Panda at Wimbledon?

Wimbledon Park is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pony & Panda at Wimbledon?

You can call 020 8412 1222 and visit pony-panda-bilingual.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793495)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (pony-panda-bilingual.org), as of 11 November 2026 (https://pony-panda-bilingual.org/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pony+%26+Panda+Nursery+at+Wimbledon&query_place_id=ChIJqxO5qloPdkgRKUdLlDxp_0Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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