# Woodlands Nurseries Woodlands Nurseries is a full-day nursery at St. Boniface Church Hall & Social Club, 185 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9PG, in Furzedown, Wandsworth. It is registered for 70 children and takes children aged from 6 months. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 30 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Efwy Educational Services Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nurseries-2521615 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: St. Boniface Church Hall & Social Club, 185 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9PG - Ages: from 6 months - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 70 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Phone: 020 3490 6619 - Website: https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/ - Run by: [Efwy Educational Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/efwy-educational-services-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2521615 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Outstanding - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Outstanding Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521615 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2521615). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521615) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521615) - Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521615) ## Fees - Registration fee: £125 Funded hours: From 9 months. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: from 6 months - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: St. Boniface Church Hall & Social Club, 185 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9PG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.423949,-0.162216 - Station: Tooting, 0.2 miles - Station: Tooting Broadway, 0.4 miles - Station: Colliers Wood, 0.8 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Graveney Pocket Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Figges Marsh, 0.4 miles - Park: Tooting Graveney Common, 0.5 miles - Park: Furzedown Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Furzedown Recreation Ground, 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 30 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated the nursery Outstanding for overall effectiveness and Outstanding for quality of education. Its website names a sensory room and an inclusive setting as support. Its website lists music classes, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, and STEM activities. ### Food Its website says the nursery offers vegan options, halal meals, breakfast and healthy snacks. It also says the kitchen is allergy-aware. - Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/woodlands-way/nutrition) - Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/woodlands-way/nutrition) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/woodlands-way/nutrition) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/woodlands-way/nutrition) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/woodlands-way/nutrition) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/our-settings2/rooms---st-boniface) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/our-settings2/rooms---st-boniface) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/our-settings2/rooms---st-boniface) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/woodlands-way/extra-activities-and-outings) ### Settling in According to its website, settling-in sessions are included in the administration fee and include drinks, snacks and care from a Key Educator. Its website also lists a key person system and settling-in sessions as part of its care. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/parents-page/famly-app-for-parents) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/our-settings2/rooms---st-boniface) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/our-settings2/rooms---st-boniface) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/calendar-and-planning/closures-and-term-dates) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/calendar-and-planning/closures-and-term-dates) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/calendar-and-planning/closures-and-term-dates) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/our-settings2/rooms---st-boniface) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/parents-page/fees-and-deposits) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/parents-page/fees-and-deposits) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/our-settings2/rooms---st-boniface) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/woodlands-way/diversity-and-inclusion) ### Safety Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/parents-page/famly-app-for-parents) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/parents-page/famly-app-for-parents) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/woodlands-way/extra-activities-and-outings) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/woodlands-way/extra-activities-and-outings) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/woodlands-way/extra-activities-and-outings) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/our-settings2/rooms---st-boniface) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/our-settings2/rooms---st-boniface) ### Getting a place Its website says families sign the electronic Terms and Conditions, then pay a non-refundable registration fee of £125 to hold a place. A deposit of one month's fees is due three months before the start date, followed by the admission and registration forms. The notice to leave is 4 weeks, and the nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, as well as Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Tooting Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | | 0.2 miles | | St Boniface RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Franciscan Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Sellincourt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Links Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Furzedown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Hillbrook School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Gatton (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Growing Beans Tooting Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-beans-tooting-preschool-2791085) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 0.1 miles | | [Growing Beans Tooting Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-beans-tooting-nursery-and-preschool-2591351) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles | | [Toots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toots-day-nursery-2559873) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Eveline Day Nursery Schools Limited (The)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eveline-day-nursery-schools-limited-the-123083) | Report card Jan 2026 | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Woodlands Nurseries - Waterfall House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nurseries-waterfall-house-2762546) | | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Little Beans Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beans-childcare-2504025) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Woodlands Nurseries offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Woodlands Nurseries offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Woodlands Nurseries's opening hours? Woodlands Nurseries opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Woodlands Nurseries open all year? Yes, Woodlands Nurseries is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Woodlands Nurseries take? Woodlands Nurseries takes children aged from 6 months. ### What is Woodlands Nurseries's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Woodlands Nurseries Outstanding at its inspection on 11 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Woodlands Nurseries take? Woodlands Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time. ### Does Woodlands Nurseries accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Woodlands Nurseries accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Woodlands Nurseries? Yes. Woodlands Nurseries lists a registration fee of £125. ### Who runs Woodlands Nurseries? Woodlands Nurseries is run by Efwy Educational Services Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### Does Woodlands Nurseries have outdoor space? Woodlands Nurseries lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips. ### Does Woodlands Nurseries support children with SEND? Woodlands Nurseries lists: Sensory room and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Woodlands Nurseries? Tooting is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Woodlands Nurseries? You can call 020 3490 6619 and visit www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521615) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.woodlandsnurseries.uk.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodlands+Nursery+-+St.+Boniface+%28Mitcham+Road%29&query_place_id=ChIJ__8PEnMGdkgRyrQOEMlQ39k) - 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.