# Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool-ey464601  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1a Dorset Road, LONDON, SW19 3EY
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 95
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3780 3029
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY464601

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 August 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/EY464601

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2013 (Reference EY464601). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464601)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464601)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464601)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/779645)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 1a Dorset Road, LONDON, SW19 3EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.413964,-0.203000

- Station: Merton Park Tram Stop, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Dundonald Road Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: South Wimbledon, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dundonald Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Mary's Glebe, 0.3 miles
- Park: John Innes Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Abbey Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Nelson Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Dundonald Playground, 0.3 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Pelham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 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 | 0.3 miles |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Merton Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 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 |
| [The Castle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-castle-kindergarten-2807518) |  |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Building Blocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-nursery-402923) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-ey478785) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Wimbledon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimbledon-day-nursery-ey475060) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-nurseries-ltd-pelham-road-2670411) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464601)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wimbledon-nursery-and-preschool)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Wimbledon+House+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJDeFXb7wIdkgRkxZKIyWMK9U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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