Full-day nursery in Merton Park, Merton
Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool
1a Dorset Road, LONDON, SW19 3EY · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since June 2013Reference EY464601Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 17 August 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places95 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 21 October 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
1a Dorset Road, LONDON, SW19 3EY · More nurseries in SW19
Stations
- Merton Park Tram Stop3 min walk · under 0.1 miles
- Dundonald Road Tram Stop10 min walk · 0.4 miles
- South Wimbledon13 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
7 bus stops within 400 m, including Merton Park Tram Stop, Wilton Crescent and Mostyn Road / Sheridan Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Dundonald Recreation Ground6 min walk
- St Mary's Glebe7 min walk
- John Innes Park8 min walk
- Abbey Recreation Ground9 min walk
- Nelson Gardens11 min walk
- Dundonald Playground7 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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Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool is a full-day nursery at 1a Dorset Road, LONDON, SW19 3EY, in Merton Park, Merton. It is registered for 95 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.
Run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited (company), which runs 245 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Outdoor classroomSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Nursery And PreschoolThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Wimbledon Preschool WillowsFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| The Castle KindergartenSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:30–17:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Building Blocks NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | up to 5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Banana Moon Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Wimbledon Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham RoadFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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- All nurseries in Merton80
- All nurseries in SW1951
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.3 miles
- Pelham Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.3 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 0.3 miles
- Wimbledon Chase Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2024 0.4 miles
- Merton Abbey Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.5 miles
- Park Academy Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.6 miles
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected July 2024 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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What are Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool's opening hours?
Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool take?
Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool Good at its inspection on 17 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool take?
Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool.
Who runs Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool?
Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.
What approach does Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool follow?
Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme.
Does Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool have outdoor space?
Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool lists: Own garden, Outdoor classroom and All-weather outdoor play.
Does Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool support children with SEND?
Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool lists: SEND support and Sensory room.
What is the nearest station to Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool?
Merton Park is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool?
You can call 020 3780 3029 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.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 EY464601 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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