Sessional pre-school in Merton Park, Merton
The Castle Kindergarten
20 Henfield Road, LONDON, SW19 3HU · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (25 reviews)
- About 500 m (6 min walk) from Merton Park tram stop
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since November 2024Reference 2807518Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places45 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 13 October 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: 15 hours
Fees: not published yet
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Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:30–17:00
- Ages
- from 2 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
Getting there
20 Henfield Road, LONDON, SW19 3HU · More nurseries in SW19
Stations
- Wimbledon Chase8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Merton Park Tram Stop8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Dundonald Road Tram Stop10 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
7 bus stops within 400 m, including Wilton Crescent, Mostyn Road / Sheridan Road and The Nelson Health Centre.
Parks and playgrounds
- Dundonald Recreation Ground4 min walk
- John Innes Park5 min walk
- St Mary's Glebe6 min walk
- Dundonald Playground6 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 Castle Kindergarten is a sessional pre-school at 20 Henfield Road, LONDON, SW19 3HU, in Merton Park, Merton. It is registered for 45 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 25 reviews (November 2026).
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 is an inclusive setting. Activities named on its website include music classes, children's yoga, sports coaching, dance and movement, drama and cooking activities.
Settling in
Its website says children usually start at the beginning of each term, with staggered start dates. Each child has a key person. Parents may stay in the room at first, then short separations begin, starting at about ten minutes.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- DramaSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families fill in the registration form first. A £80 registration fee for private hours is then required, and registration is not completed until it is paid. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle KindergartenThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:30–17:00 | from 2 yrs | This nursery |
| Wimbledon Preschool WillowsFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Acorn NurserySessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Wimbledon Nursery And PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald RoadFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Building Blocks NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | up to 5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Butterflies Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Wimbledon Chase Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2024 0.2 miles
- Dundonald Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2023 0.3 miles
- Merton Park Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected April 2025 0.4 miles
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.5 miles
- Pelham Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.5 miles
- Joseph Hood Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.5 miles
- Hall School Wimbledon ages 4–18 0.6 miles
- Wimbledon High School GDST ages 4–19 0.7 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 Castle Kindergarten offer 15 funded hours?
Yes. The Castle Kindergarten offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are The Castle Kindergarten's opening hours?
The Castle Kindergarten opens 08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri.
Is The Castle Kindergarten open all year?
No. The Castle Kindergarten is open term time only.
What ages does The Castle Kindergarten take?
The Castle Kindergarten takes children aged from 2 years.
How many children can The Castle Kindergarten take?
The Castle Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.
Does The Castle Kindergarten support children with SEND?
The Castle Kindergarten lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to The Castle Kindergarten?
Merton Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact The Castle Kindergarten?
You can call 020 8544 0089 and visit castlekindergarten.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Merton
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- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in MertonFees by age in Merton
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (castlekindergarten.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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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- 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 2807518 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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