Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave)

2 Gwendolen Avenue, Putney, London SW15 6EH
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Noddy’s Nursery (Gwendolen Avenue) provides childcare and education in a beautiful and safe setting. The nursery is divided into four baby rooms on the ground floor, each with changing facilities, and three main school classrooms on the first floor. Each classroom has its own en-suite bathroom and changing facilities to encourage and promote potty training.

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), activities at the nursery are tailored to children’s individual needs and interests to ensure they reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities such as drama and sport enable children to pursue specific interests and hobbies. Parents receive daily verbal reports from staff when collecting their children, while official parent and key carers meetings take place once a term.

Children at Noddy’s are cared for by qualified, DBS-checked carers, whose qualifications range from NVQ levels two to six, diplomas in child care, qualified teacher status, and NNEBs in nursery nursing. Staff receive continuous in-house training to ensure that their knowledge and experience is up-to-date and in line with the EYFS. The nursery welcomes children of all abilities and has dedicated Special Education Needs and Disabilities Coordinators (SENDCOs).

The nursery provides healthy, nutritionally-balanced meals and caters for special dietary requirements. Baby food and formula are tailored to individual requirements. Baby-led weaning is supported at Noddy’s Nursery (Gwendolen Avenue).

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Care Provided by Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Matthewman (Principal)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 38
  • Total Places for Children
  • 108
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:20-18:30
    Tuesday 07:20-18:30
    Wednesday 07:20-18:30
    Thursday 07:20-18:30
    Friday 07:20-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) Reviews (23)

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Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.472) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) has 23 reviews.

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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Noddy's has been absolutely incredible for our daughter, from ages 9 months - 2.5y. The learning support, in particular, has been exceptional and we have really seen the effects of that as we have transitioned through the nursery.
The one big downside has been the sickness policy - which I and many
others have raised several times to management several times without adequate response, therefore I feel I must mention it here and put 4 stars instead of 5. It is the strictest we have ever come across from speaking to friends/family etc, and, whilst there are obvious beneficial reasons for this from the Covid era; the multiple 48hour 'lock outs' for infringements lead to very difficult and costly periods for us as working parents, which the nursery are most unsympathetic to. At times almost the whole class would be off for weeks at a time. I believe Noddy's would benefit from addressing this and bringing it in line with other nurseries.

Reply from Sarah Matthewman & Harry Edwards, Owner/Principal at Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave)

Firstly, we are so pleased that your daughter had an absolutely incredible time at Noddy's and we were able to help with giving her the best start in life. We apologise that you felt our sickness policies were strict. Our policies follow Ofsted/NHS & UK Health Security Agency combined guidance which we review continuously in line with professional medical advice. We have these measures in place to safeguard the health of the other children and staff in the class as illness can spread quickly amongst young children in a nursery environment. Our exclusion periods vary depending on the nature of the illness, for example: 24 hours for temperatures (noting that many nurseries operate at 48 hours) and 48 hours for diarrhoea & vomiting. We fully understand that it is difficult juggling work alongside sick children and we do try our best to be as accommodating as possible whilst maintaining fairness with the other children/families in each class. All the best


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Review from Ben G (Father of Child) published on 17 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Noddy's for 2 and a half years now and it has been amazing all the way through. Both my wife and I work quite long hours and so he's often there from 7.30 until 18.30 so it was super important that we found somewhere perfect. He has loved every class and has gone from strength to
strength. It really feels like a family and every member of the team is on first-name terms with us and our son, so we all really feel at home. He's going to be gutted to leave next year to go to school but Noddy's have set him up perfectly. They balance development and fun perfectly and have so many additional things like sports, farm visits, theatre visits and taking the bus on trips to Richmond! Would highly recommend.

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Review from T D (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel very fortunate to send our son to Noddy's. The staff are very thoughtful and sensitive and our experience has been extremely positive. We value the online updates which allow us to keep up to date with our son's movements and are pleased that he seems to be always eating nutritious meals. Thank
you Noddy's.

Reply from Sarah Matthewman, Owner/Principal at Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave)

We are so pleased that your son has settled into Noddy's so well and look forward to watching him grow over the next few years.


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Review from Gabriel C (Father of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hi. My wife & I have been extremely happy with Noddys Putney.
They have brilliant staff, a lovely nursery in a great location. My son was very happy here and my other son is also looking forward to enrolling later this year. The price is certainly not cheap, but fair for what they offer.

Reply from Sarah Matthewman, Owner/Principal at Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave)

Thanks, Gabriel - it has been a pleasure looking after your eldest son and we look forward to your youngest joining in September.


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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had a brilliant time at Noddy’s. The staff were all amazing. They were consistent, friendly and really cared for her. I felt confident that she was being really well looked after physically and emotionally and that they knew her really well. The communication was great, and really reassuring
/ fun to see updates and pictures throughout the day and we could see how much fun she was having. My daughter’s development came on leaps and bounds at Noddy’s and I would recommend them to anyone.

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Review from Nena L (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son spent his early years at Noddy's from age one to four and has now left for reception. We have had the most positive family experience over this time there, he received such love and care from the staff and it truly was a home away from home for us. He is now exceptionally well prepared for his
next step too and we thank the staff of Noddy's for their significant contribution.

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Review from Gabriela S (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Noddy's is a warm and nurturing nursery. Our daughter spent two years there and was always happy. She made many friends and the staff were always friendly and attentive. The nursery has a homey feel, which is what made us choose it in the first place, but the lovely carers and teachers really make it
a second home for the children which is super important given most of them spend all day there. Highly recommend.

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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter was at Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Avenue) for almost four years and it was such a wonderful time for all of us! We always felt we were being supported by very warm, respectful and experienced teachers and we had lots of great memories - and now she has grown into a very confident
and chatty girl thanks to all her friends and teachers. Definitely one of the luckiest thing in our life that we got the space in Noddy's four years ago! I really appreciate all Noddy's teachers and staff for making our daughter's first chapter of life so special. We all miss Noddy's and highly recommend it to the new parents.

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Review from Chiara G (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Noddy's has been a fantastic nursery for our children. The kids were always well looked after and happy to go to nursery. Both my girls learnt a lot and most importantly had lots of fun! The teachers were caring and attentive and they prepared them well for the transition to school. A very positive
experience for both kids and parents!

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Review from Bryony S (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Noddy's is a wonderful nursery - our daughter absolutely loves her days and comes out so full of joy. We are constantly updated throughout the day and are given constant insights into her development. We can not recommend Noddy's highly enough.

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Review from Mimo E (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Noddy’s Nursery (Gwendolen Avenue) is one of the happiest places ever. Our son loved his time there. The nursery staff are incredible, always going the extra mile and so caring.
Every day when we dropped off and collected our son he was so happy to be dropped off with his peers and teachers.

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Review from C E (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son was at Noddy's Nursery School for only a six month period as we had to move. But, in that time he could not have been more loved and cared for. He was always excited to go to nursery everyday and all of the staff, from owners and management to the most junior carers, really made it feel like
a home. The quality of care was exceptional and I only wish we did not have to move so we could have kept our son in for longer.

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Review from Lauren E (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has absolutely loved his time at Noddys Nursery School. The care his key worker has given him as well as all the staff has been amazing. It was a big moment putting him into nursery as he was only 7 months old but he has just taken to it so well and I never worried about him at all.
Thank
you for looking after him so well!

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Review from Paula G (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son (almost 3 years old) has been going to Noddy's Nursery since 2019 and he absolutely loves the nursery thanks to all the hard-working staff. My eldest son also went to Noddy's Nursery for 2 years (started in 2016) so it has been so nice that my youngest son gets to meet so many of the staff that
are still at the nursery and looked after his brother.
I believe the staff are a testament to the management team and owner as many of them have been working at the nursery for a long time which to me shows the environment is worth staying for.
The activities available to the children throughout the week are broad and my son loves the sports session. The care that my son receives from the staff is flawless and they always go the extra mile.
I couldn't think of a better place for my son to be cared for and I am grateful for the work they do every day to encourage my son to meet the next milestone in his learning journey.

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Review from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Noddys and our little girl is thriving there. I looked at a fair few nurseries before choosing them and the deciding factor was how ‘home-like’ and personal it felt rather than just another chain as I saw with some others. The school is in a huge Victorian house and feels so bright,
colourful and welcoming. I also like the fact that each classroom is sorted by age so I know my daughter has a full week of activities for her and stage of development. She’s 2.5 and can count objects, knows colours, body parts, emotions and days of the week. She brings home art and I get daily activity photos and observations and reports on the app when she reaches another milestone. And she loves it. On the way home, she often asks to go back to school to continue playing with her friends. All the staff know her by name and it’s such a joyous place. I honestly can’t think of more I would want from a nursery.

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Review from Tom W (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been in Noddy's since September ‘19. She has loved it and has been cared for consistently since we first sent her. It is clear that the staff and management here genuinely adore the children and we couldn’t be happier with the nursery. They have handled the covid pandemic very well
and have remained open for key workers' children throughout 2020.

Reply from Sarah Matthewman, Owner/Principal at Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave)

Thanks, Tom, we love having your daughter at Noddy's!


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Review from Cerri O (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am the mother of a 13-month-old who has just started nursery for the first time a few weeks ago. I was initially very worried about her being away from me for such long periods but the carers at Noddy's are absolutely fantastic. When I dropped her off this morning she literally screamed with delight
when she saw her carers and she is eating well, sleeping well and developing at an incredible speed now she is able to be with other little ones. The garden space is lovely (and mostly shaded) and they have so many different toys and playtime options. The app keeps us updated with any sleep, nappy change, food consumed and also has photos and a written update most days. The fees are quite high but not too extreme in the context of nursery charges in the Putney area and I feel like we get complete value for money as I can go to work and not worry about how she is doing. It is a fantastic site and I couldn't recommend it more.

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Review from Mawa R (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has attended Noddy's Nursery School for the last 6 months, his carers have been friendly, loving and understanding.


Whenever we have had a problem, it was addressed swiftly and professionally.


The children do lots of activities, the reports are fantastic and my child develops so quickly

while at nursery.


The meals are varied and lovely and my son always asks for seconds. He loves the food here.


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Review from Suzanna G (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have found Noddy's to be a friendly and safe place for our son. He enjoys being here and we are happy to leave him and reassured by daily app updates of his activities and progress. The staff are wonderful, always cheerful and very creative. They clearly care and have an interest in getting to know
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Review from D D (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is just over 2 and she absolutely loves Noddy's.
There are a lot of activities like mini sports, dancing, singing etc throughout the day, but above all, the carers are amazing and create a warm and homely environment for my little one.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.472)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.472) out of 10 for Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.916 for Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) is calculated as follows: ( (132 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.916

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.556 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 108 number of registered child places is 21.6. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.6 = 0.556

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave)

What is the Age Range of Children that Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) accepts?

Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) Open?

Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) is open: Monday 07:20-18:30, Tuesday 07:20-18:30, Wednesday 07:20-18:30, Thursday 07:20-18:30, Friday 07:20-18:30.

How many Children does Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) have capacity for?

Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) has capacity for a total of 108 Children.

How far is Noddy's Nursery School (Gwendolen Ave) to the centre of London?

4.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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