Sessional pre-school in Wimbledon, Merton
The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon
St. Mark's Church, St Marks Place, London, SW19 7ND · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Outstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
Fees
- Registration fee
- £100
- Deposit
- £1,000
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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Hours and ages
- Mon08:15–16:00
- Tue08:15–16:00
- Wed08:15–16:00
- Thu08:15–16:00
- Fri08:15–12:00
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
Getting there
St. Mark's Church, St Marks Place, London, SW19 7ND · More nurseries in SW19
Stations
- Wimbledon2 min walk · under 0.1 miles
- Wimbledon Tram Stop3 min walk · under 0.1 miles
- Dundonald Road Tram Stop8 min walk · 0.3 miles
Buses
18 bus stops within 400 m, including Alexandra Road / Wimbledon Stn, Wimbledon Station and Wimbledon Hill Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- South Park Gardens7 min walk
- Dundonald Recreation Ground11 min walk
- Dundonald Playground11 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon is a sessional pre-school at St. Mark's Church, St Marks Place, London, SW19 7ND, in Wimbledon, Merton. It is registered for 67 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:15–16:00, Mon–Thu; 08:15–12:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 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 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Baby Drop Limited.
Run by The Baby Drop Limited (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses a Montessori approach and a school readiness programme. The Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated overall effectiveness Outstanding and quality of education Outstanding.
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says there are up to 5 settling-in sessions in the first week, where parents or carers stay with their child. Dates are confirmed by letter before the child starts.
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted 2022 judged safeguarding effective.
Getting a place
Its website says families complete the registration form online or by email and pay a non-refundable £100 registration fee. Once a place is confirmed, a £1000 deposit is paid and the terms and conditions are signed. 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.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Butterfly Preschool WimbledonThis nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:15–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Dee's Day Nursery (wim)LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Blooming Years Nursery SchoolsFull-day nursery | Good | £115 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Queens RoadFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | £115 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Playdays NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Butterflies ChildcareFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Wimbledon15
- All nurseries in Merton80
- All nurseries in SW1951
- Nurseries near Wimbledon station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Wimbledon High School GDST ages 4–19 0.2 miles
- Willington School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.2 miles
- Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected June 2024 0.3 miles
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.4 miles
- Dundonald Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2023 0.4 miles
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.5 miles
- Pelham Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.6 miles
- The Priory CofE School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2023 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon's opening hours?
The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon opens 08:15–16:00, Mon–Thu; 08:15–12:00, Fri.
What ages does The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon take?
The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
What is The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon Outstanding at its inspection on 27 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon take?
The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon?
Yes. The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £1,000.
Who runs The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon?
The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon is run by The Baby Drop Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon follow?
The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon's website describes its approach as: Montessori and School readiness programme.
What is the nearest station to The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon?
Wimbledon is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact The Butterfly Preschool Wimbledon?
You can call 07932 323026 and visit thebutterflypreschool.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (thebutterflypreschool.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2496931 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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