# Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park

Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park is a full-day nursery at 132-134 Arthur Road, London, SW19 8AA, in Wimbledon Park, Merton. It is registered for 44 children. It opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 18 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seahorse-nursery-wimbledon-park-2554152  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 132-134 Arthur Road, London, SW19 8AA
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 020 8944 5919
- Website: http://www.seahorsenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2554152

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 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/16/2554152

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2554152). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2554152)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2554152)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2554152)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1063681)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 132-134 Arthur Road, London, SW19 8AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.434716,-0.198696

- 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, 0.1 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names forest school, a play-based EYFS curriculum and a school readiness programme as approaches, along with Makaton signing. Activities named on its website include music classes, children's yoga, language classes, sports coaching, cooking activities and STEM activities. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-seahorse)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/our-curriculum)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/our-curriculum)

### Food

Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides breakfast.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/healthy-meals)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-seahorse)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery makes regular park trips.

- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-seahorse)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in begins with a home visit from two team members, followed by settling-in sessions where parents stay and play. Its website also names a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/our-curriculum)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/our-curriculum)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/parent-partnerships)

### SEND and inclusion

- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/our-curriculum)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2022 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/parent-partnerships)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/our-curriculum)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/our-curriculum)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/our-curriculum)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/our-curriculum)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/our-curriculum)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us/healthy-meals)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/about-us)

### Getting a place

To apply, its website says families can book a tour by completing the form on the website or join the waiting list. The nursery has a waiting list.

## 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 |
| Albemarle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pony & Panda at Wimbledon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pony-and-panda-at-wimbledon-2793495) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 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 |
| [The Oak Montessori, Wimbledon Park Pavilion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oak-montessori-wimbledon-park-pavilion-2532919) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Eveline Durnsford Avenue](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eveline-durnsford-avenue-2832531) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Wimbledon Park Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-park-montessori-school-508662) | Good |  | 09:00–16:15 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park's opening hours?

Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park Good at its inspection on 18 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park take?

Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What approach does Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park follow?

Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.

### Does Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park have outdoor space?

Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park lists: Regular park trips.

### Does Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park support children with SEND?

Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park lists: Makaton signing.

### What is the nearest station to Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park?

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

### How do I contact Seahorse Nursery Wimbledon Park?

You can call 020 8944 5919 and visit www.seahorsenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2554152)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.seahorsenursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.seahorsenursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Seahorse+Nursery+Wimbledon+Park+-+132-134+Arthur+Road&query_place_id=ChIJcxg17cEPdkgRsqP6LmZP6Co)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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