# The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School

The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 62 Standen Road, LONDON, SW18 5TG, in Southfields, Wandsworth. It is registered for 98 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £150 (nursery website, November 2026). It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 32 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gardens-day-care-and-nursery-school-ey455318  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 62 Standen Road, LONDON, SW18 5TG
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 98
- Phone: 020 8871 9478
- Website: http://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY455318

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 February 2023, 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/EY455318

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2012 (Reference EY455318). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455318)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455318)
- Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455318)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1572275)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £150 (£15 an hour) | £60 | £25 | £650 | £2,613.75 |
| 2-year-olds | £150 (£15 an hour) | £60 | £25 | £650 | £2,613.75 |
| 3 and over | – | – | – | – | £2,358.75 |

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

Source: nursery website (https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/fees), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 62 Standen Road, LONDON, SW18 5TG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.447012,-0.201765

- Station: Southfields, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Earlsfield, 0.7 miles
- Station: Wimbledon Park, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coronation Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: King George's Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Whitelands Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Historic Southfields Pond, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wimbledon Park, 0.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/fees)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/fees)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)
- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/philosophy)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/fees)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/copy-of-waiting-list)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/copy-of-waiting-list)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/copy-of-waiting-list)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/fees)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/fees)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Riversdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Linden Lodge School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| 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 | 0.6 miles |
| Albemarle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Southmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Greenmead School |  | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Two (In the Gardens)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-two-in-the-gardens-ey449664) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Montisaurus Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montisaurus-nursery-2827731) |  | £130 | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [SMART Southfields](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-southfields-ey471362) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Nursery @ Aspire](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-aspire-ey429774) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:25 | 0.2 miles |
| [Club Creche LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/club-creche-ltd-ey470087) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tomberries Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tomberries-nursery-ey539174) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School cost?

The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School publishes these fees: full day £150 for under 2s, half day £60 for under 2s, half day £70 for under 2s, per hour £25 for under 2s, per month £2,613.75 for under 2s, per month £1,899.75 for under 2s, per week £650 for under 2s, full day £150 for 2-year-olds, half day £60 for 2-year-olds, half day £70 for 2-year-olds, per hour £25 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,613.75 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,899.75 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,358.75 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,708.50 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,317.50 for 2-year-olds, per week £650 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,358.75 for 3 and over, per month £1,708.50 for 3 and over and per month £1,317.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School's opening hours?

The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School open all year?

Yes, The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School take?

The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.

### What is The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School Good at its inspection on 2 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School take?

The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time.

### What approach does The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School follow?

The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School have outdoor space?

The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School?

You can call 020 8871 9478 and visit www.gardenschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455318)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.gardenschildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.gardenschildcare.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Gardens+Daycare+%26+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ8cNLgkMPdkgR4eOQWTGevZ8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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