# The Castle Kindergarten 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-castle-kindergarten-2807518 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: 20 Henfield Road, LONDON, SW19 3HU - Ages: from 2 years - Opening hours: 08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 45 - Funded childcare: the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 8544 0089 - Website: http://castlekindergarten.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2807518 ## 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 November 2024 (Reference 2807518). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807518) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807518) - Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807518) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1875672) ## Fees Funded hours: 15 hours. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:30–17:00 - Ages: from 2 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: 20 Henfield Road, LONDON, SW19 3HU Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.412521,-0.208154 - Station: Wimbledon Chase, 0.3 miles - Station: Merton Park Tram Stop, 0.3 miles - Station: Dundonald Road Tram Stop, 0.4 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Dundonald Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles - Park: John Innes Park, 0.2 miles - Park: St Mary's Glebe, 0.2 miles - Playground: Dundonald 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 25 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/blog) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/after-nursery-clubs) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/fees) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/fees) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/after-nursery-clubs) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/ofsted) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/fees) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/after-nursery-clubs) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/fees) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/fees) - Drama (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/after-nursery-clubs) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://castlekindergarten.co.uk/fees) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Dundonald Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Merton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Pelham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Joseph Hood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Hall School Wimbledon | | 4–18 | | | 0.6 miles | | Wimbledon High School GDST | | 4–19 | | | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Wimbledon Preschool Willows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-preschool-willows-2862659) | | | | 0.1 miles | | [Acorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-nursery-ey405936) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool-ey464601) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Dundonald Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-dundonald-road-ey229780) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Building Blocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-nursery-402923) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-ey482612) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807518) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (castlekindergarten.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://castlekindergarten.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Castle+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJ3QUNp78IdkgRLmalxOhN8OE) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.