# Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery

Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. John the Divine Church Hall, Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, SW18 4EH, in Earlsfield, Wandsworth. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged 16 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 47 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £130 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-montessori-day-nursery-123138  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. John the Divine Church Hall, Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, SW18 4EH
- Ages: 16 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 47 a year
- Registered places: 32
- Funded childcare: the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8871 9496
- Website: http://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 123138

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 March 2025, 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/16/123138

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1999 (Reference 123138). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123138)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123138)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123138)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1572635)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £130 (£13 an hour) | £84 | £10 | £350 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £100

Source: nursery website (https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/_files/ugd/a3f6e4_647b5682ee0746179d0ec221790e358c.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 16 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 47 a year
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: St. John the Divine Church Hall, Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, SW18 4EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.444705,-0.189979

- Station: Earlsfield, 0.1 miles
- Station: Southfields, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- Station: Wimbledon Park, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George's Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Durnsford Road Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Coronation Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a Montessori approach, a play-based EYFS curriculum and early phonics. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Activities named on its website include music classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, drama, cooking activities and library visits.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/curriculum)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/curriculum)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides breakfast and healthy snacks.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/_files/ugd/a3f6e4_647b5682ee0746179d0ec221790e358c.pdf)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/_files/ugd/a3f6e4_647b5682ee0746179d0ec221790e358c.pdf)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/curriculum)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/curriculum)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, a growing / allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/reviews)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/activities-1)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/curriculum)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/activities-1)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in morning sessions (9am-12pm) can be booked for up to 1 month and are charged per session. Settling-in sessions are listed among the care details on its website.

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/_files/ugd/a3f6e4_647b5682ee0746179d0ec221790e358c.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/curriculum)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/_files/ugd/a3f6e4_647b5682ee0746179d0ec221790e358c.pdf)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/_files/ugd/a3f6e4_647b5682ee0746179d0ec221790e358c.pdf)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/_files/ugd/a3f6e4_647b5682ee0746179d0ec221790e358c.pdf)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/curriculum)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/activities-1)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/curriculum)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/curriculum)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/curriculum)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/activities-1)

### Getting a place

The nursery has a waiting list and requires 4 weeks' notice to leave. Its website says families must read and sign the parents' contract before starting, pay the non-refundable £100 registration fee, and pay a deposit of 4 weeks' fees two months before the start date. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floreat Wandsworth Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Earlsfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Beatrix Potter Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chelsea Hall School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Riversdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Swaffield School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wimbledon Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sheringdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Playroom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playroom-ey484873) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Playroom Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playroom-preschool-2680586) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Southfields Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southfields-day-nursery-and-preschool-123184) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Abacus Ark Earlsfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-ark-earlsfield-2822466) |  |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Colour Box Montessori Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-colour-box-montessori-nursery-ltd-ey463029) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Nursery @ Aspire](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-aspire-ey429774) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:25 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery cost?

Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £130 for all ages, half day £84 for all ages, half day £100 for all ages, per hour £10 for all ages, per hour £11 for all ages, per hour £12 for all ages, per hour £13 for all ages, per hour £9 for all ages, per hour £28 for all ages, per week £350 for all ages, per week £308 for all ages, per week £252 for all ages, per week £182 for all ages, per week £450 for all ages, per week £400 for all ages, per week £330 for all ages and per week £240 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery's opening hours?

Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery open all year?

Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery is open 47 weeks a year.

### What ages does Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery take?

Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery takes children aged 16 months to 5 years.

### What is Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery take?

Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery.

### Does Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery?

Yes. Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery lists a registration fee of £100.

### What approach does Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery follow?

Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery?

Earlsfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8871 9496 and visit www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123138)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.stickyfingersdaynursery.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sticky+Fingers+Montessori+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ94wrAFkPdkgRtHHEnN6Wouc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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