# The Garden House Nursery School The Garden House Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 52 Lynwood Drive, Worcester Park, KT4 7AB, in Worcester Park South, Sutton. It is registered for 42 children and takes children aged from 9 months. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 21 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Stars Childcare Group Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-house-nursery-school-ey260484 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 52 Lynwood Drive, Worcester Park, KT4 7AB - Ages: from 9 months - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 42 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8330 5305 - Website: https://tghns.com/ - Run by: [The Stars Childcare Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-stars-childcare-group-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY260484 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 March 2024, 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/EY260484 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2003 (Reference EY260484). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260484) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260484) - Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260484) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/571021) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Sutton that publish fees charge £80–£118.34 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: from 9 months ## Getting there Address: 52 Lynwood Drive, Worcester Park, KT4 7AB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.377399,-0.244778 - Station: Worcester Park, 0.3 miles - Station: Malden Manor, 0.9 miles - Station: Stoneleigh, 1.0 miles - 2 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Sutton there are about 3.6 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 21 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a Reggio Emilia inspired, Nature-based approach. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Good. Activities named on its website include children's yoga, language classes, cooking activities and library visits. - Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/extra-curricular-activities) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says breakfast is provided. - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/fees-early-years-funding) ### Outdoors Its website lists its own garden, regular park trips, a growing or allotment area, local outings and trips, and all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/extra-curricular-activities) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/extra-curricular-activities) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/extra-curricular-activities) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/extra-curricular-activities) ### Settling in Its website says care includes a key person system and settling-in sessions. After availability is confirmed, families receive an offer letter with proposed settling-in sessions, a start date and the terms and conditions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/parent-partnerships) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/fees-early-years-funding) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/fees-early-years-funding) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/fees-early-years-funding) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/admissions-and-fees) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/philosophy) ### Safety Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/parent-partnerships) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/parent-partnerships) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/extra-curricular-activities) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/extra-curricular-activities) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/extra-curricular-activities) - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://tghns.com/extra-curricular-activities) ### Getting a place Its website says families book a viewing, then receive a registration form by email. The team checks availability and start dates, then sends an offer letter, and any deposit is paid in advance to secure a place. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Cheam Common Infants' Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Cheam Common Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | Cuddington Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | The Mead Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Auriol Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | | 0.6 miles | | Dorchester Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Malden Parochial CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Green Lane Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Worcester Park Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-worcester-park-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey391760) | Report card Jan 2026 | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Doris Venner Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doris-venner-pre-school-131807) | Good | | 09:15–15:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Scallywags Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey499646) | Good | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Plough Green Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plough-green-pre-school-131805) | Outstanding | £50 | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Fairlands Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairlands-pre-school-ey499647) | Good | | 09:00–17:00 | 0.9 miles | | [Oaklings Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklings-pre-school-ey469468) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Garden House Nursery School offer 30 funded hours? Yes. The Garden House Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does The Garden House Nursery School take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. The Garden House Nursery School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does The Garden House Nursery School offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. The Garden House Nursery School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are The Garden House Nursery School's opening hours? The Garden House Nursery School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does The Garden House Nursery School take? The Garden House Nursery School takes children aged from 9 months. ### What is The Garden House Nursery School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated The Garden House Nursery School Good at its inspection on 28 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can The Garden House Nursery School take? The Garden House Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at The Garden House Nursery School? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at The Garden House Nursery School. ### Does The Garden House Nursery School accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. The Garden House Nursery School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Who runs The Garden House Nursery School? The Garden House Nursery School is run by The Stars Childcare Group Limited, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does The Garden House Nursery School follow? The Garden House Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired and Nature-based approach. ### Does The Garden House Nursery School have outdoor space? The Garden House Nursery School lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play. ### What is the nearest station to The Garden House Nursery School? Worcester Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Garden House Nursery School? You can call 020 8330 5305 and visit tghns.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260484) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (tghns.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://tghns.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Garden+House+Nursery+School+-+Worcester+Park&query_place_id=ChIJ2yNV4q8JdkgRZ93MUIMJOP4) - 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.