# The Playroom Preschool

The Playroom Preschool is a full-day nursery at 309 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DX, in Earlsfield, Wandsworth. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.2 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Playroom London Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playroom-preschool-2680586  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 309 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DX
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8870 5003
- Website: http://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/
- Run by: [Playroom London Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playroom-london-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2680586

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 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/16/2680586

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2680586). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680586)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680586)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680586)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 309 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.446580,-0.189165

- Station: Earlsfield, 0.3 miles
- Station: Southfields, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- Station: Wimbledon Park, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Heathfield Square, 0.4 miles
- Park: Coronation Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 3.2 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/our-setting)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/our-setting)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/our-setting)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/our-setting)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and a growing / allotment area.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/activities)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/education)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/our-setting)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/our-setting)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/our-setting)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/our-setting)

### Safety

The 2024 Ofsted inspection found safeguarding to be effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/education)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/education)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/our-setting)

### Getting a place

Its website says families can enquire via the contact page to book a venue tour or nursery showround. The nursery is accepting registrations for 2026 and accepts Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | under 0.1 miles |
| Beatrix Potter Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Swaffield School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Earlsfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Riversdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chelsea Hall School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Allfarthing Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wandsworth Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Playroom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playroom-ey484873) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-montessori-day-nursery-123138) | Good | £130 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Southfields Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southfields-day-nursery-and-preschool-123184) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Abacus Ark Earlsfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-ark-earlsfield-2822466) |  |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Colour Box Montessori Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-colour-box-montessori-nursery-ltd-ey463029) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Nursery @ Aspire](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-aspire-ey429774) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:25 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Playroom Preschool's opening hours?

The Playroom Preschool opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Playroom Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Playroom Preschool Good at its inspection on 18 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Playroom Preschool take?

The Playroom Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at The Playroom Preschool?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at The Playroom Preschool.

### Does The Playroom Preschool accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. The Playroom Preschool accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs The Playroom Preschool?

The Playroom Preschool is run by Playroom London Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### Does The Playroom Preschool have outdoor space?

The Playroom Preschool lists: Own garden and Growing / allotment area.

### What is the nearest station to The Playroom Preschool?

Earlsfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Playroom Preschool?

You can call 020 8870 5003 and visit www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680586)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.theplayroomlondon.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Playroom+London&query_place_id=ChIJad0aNV8PdkgRqy_uRzzQXXk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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