Puddle-Ducks Nursery

95 Lacy Road, Putney, London SW15 1NR
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Puddle-Ducks Nursery supports vibrant play and learning during your child's early years, within a safe and secure setting where they can feel inspired and creative.

Puddle-Ducks Nursery is a day nursery which is registered with OFSTED to care for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. They are open all through the year from Monday to Friday each week from 7.30 am to 6.30pm. The nursery has employed an experienced and friendly staff team that share a commitment and passion about childcare.

Located in a refurbished Victorian Villa with a large all weather play garden. The beautiful grounds and building are moments away from the river and the shopping centre, with excellent public transport links.
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Care Provided by Puddle-Ducks Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Varinder Kaur (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 57
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Puddle-Ducks Nursery

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.
  • Parking

  • No parking


Puddle-Ducks Nursery Reviews (40)

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Puddle-Ducks Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.070) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Puddle-Ducks Nursery has 40 reviews.

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been Puddleducks 'customers' for 4 years now and were very sad to say good bye as my 2 girls have gone on to school. It's a very happy nursery and I always felt that my girls were safe, cared for and had loads of fun at nursery there. They were engaged with loads of varied and fun activities,
had a lovely time in the wonderful garden and got lots of care and cuddles from staff. Am very grateful to the nursery for everything over past few years. Would recommend.

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Review from Alicia T (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't say enough good things about Puddle Ducks Nursery! My two children have been attending for about 2 years, and in that time, whenever I had any queries they were dealt with very quickly. The facilities are top-notch, and the beautiful garden and playground are such magical spaces for the children
to explore. The best one I've seen yet and the food is healthy. The manager is so supportive, and attentive and is always about creating a passionate nurturing environment for the children. My kids have thrived here, and it's heart-breaking that we had to leave to go abroad, if I weren't I'd stay here without a doubt! Puddle Ducks has been an amazing experience for my family, and I'll miss it dearly!

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Review from Jessica L (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Puddle Ducks has been the absolute perfect environment for both of my sons, I cannot rate them highly enough. My youngest started at Puddle Ducks when he was a few months old, and my oldest was 2. We were there for about a year and a half, only leaving because we moved away. My previously shy oldest
came into his own within a few weeks of starting at Puddle Ducks, and my youngest thrived developmentally. They were both excited to go in the mornings and always happy at the end of the day. We were very sad to leave!

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Review from Alexis J (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Puddle-Ducks from 9 months to 3 years and 4 months. I have complete confidence in the care he has received and he has absolutely flourished at the nursery. The staff are very caring and attentive. He is a really outdoorsy boy and gorgeous and the large garden and playground was a
no-brainer for us. It is the best nursery garden in Putney (I have checked them all out). He has loved pre-school and his little class of close friends where he has learned numbers and letters and taken part in a number of educational opportunities. We are really grateful to the whole team at Puddle-Ducks who have been wonderful. We are very sad to leave.

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Review from Kathryn L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has had the most wonderful experience at Puddle-Ducks Nursery. From starting in the baby room to now being in the toddler room, she has absolutely thrived with the fantastic care and support from the staff here. This nursery has provided nothing but love for our daughter, which was one
of the most important things to us. It is well-run, organised and the most welcoming place for little people to be cared for and to start the foundation of their education. Thank you Puddle-Ducks for such a wonderful experience!

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Review from Valentina O (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We really like Puddle-Ducks as our eldest girl had a great and fun time there and so now does our youngest. The staff are very caring and the time spent there is diverse. There was not a day when we picked up the girls that they weren't happy, with lots of stories to share with us. The food is healthy
and diverse. Their new playground is amazing. There is always lots of outdoor space for the Little Owls to have a good run around. I would always choose it again.

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Review from Tom W (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter was at Puddle-Ducks Nursery from 2019-2022. She enjoyed every moment. The team work hard to ensure there is a strong family feel as well as appropriate learning right across all years. By the time she left my daughter knew the names of all children and staff. Now she is in reception at school
and it is clear she had a good educational basis and has settled quickly. I had no hesitation to send my son to Puddle-Ducks from 11 months and I was lucky enough to tour the refreshed facilities. It's impressive how they have reconfigured the space and encouraging to see some familiar and friendly faces, whose positivity and energy was clear to see. I trust the Team and value their feedback and guidance. Thanks Team!

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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ve had both my children at Puddle Ducks Nursery, one is now at school.
Both children have always been very happy at Puddle Ducks, the staff are caring and there is a family feel, all the staff and children know each other. The children settled in well, to the point they rush in each morning without
looking back!
The new facilities after the refurbishment are brilliant, the space has been so well utilised.
The large garden is great with lots of space for playing and running around. It’s great in Summer to see them having fun outside at pick up.
The environment is caring and my children have therefore developed this skill themselves early. Both children have developed confidence at nursery and my oldest transitioned into school easily from Puddle Ducks.

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Review from Helena W (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Gorgeous freshened-up space that is so practical for the kids and staff. The garden and outdoor life is a real asset to them compared to other nurseries, also the commitment and consistent staff. My kids love it. Monday is their favourite day with football and gardening and I love the exposure they
get to every food to reduce the pressure on my cooking.

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Review from Rachel D (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child was supported very well at Puddle-Ducks, the manager and the team have given my son a great start to his educational life, he was happy to go in every day and I am sure he misses the great routine that they offered him.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending Puddle-Ducks since he was 12 months old and started during Covid restrictions, which was nerve-wracking for us as first-time parents. However, the staff have been great from the start and he really settled in well within a short period of time. He has developed relationships
with all the staff and friendships with other children which is lovely to see. He particularly loves playing in the huge garden and bringing home any treats they have baked during the day to share with us.
As he was a lockdown baby, I had worried that his development may have been impacted by lack of contact with other children and playgroups, but since starting at Puddle-Ducks he has developed into a confident little boy, who has a big hug for whoever greets him in the morning. Seeing that relationship and knowing that my little boy is well cared for has been the most important aspect for me in his nursery setting.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a first-time mum, you have to put your faith into the nursery you choose - that they will be great for your child. Hands down delighted we went for Puddle-Ducks Nursery, they have been great since we joined and have navigated the changing landscape of Covid extremely well. We would highly recommend
others to this nursery as the caring and dedicated staff are second to none!

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Review from Natalie D (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’re extremely happy with Puddleducks nursery, our eldest has been there for almost a year and a half, and our younger one has just started.
The staff who work there are really lovely - genuinely know and care for the kids and are approachable and accessible for the parents. Activities are interesting,
varied and age appropriate, with plenty of opportunity for downtime and free play. The facilities are also fantastic, with a huge garden at the back as well as a large covered outdoor area for the babies. But most importantly our son loves it and asks every morning if it’s a nursery day!

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Review from Chris F (Father of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Puddle-Ducks Nursery since the age of one. What I can notice first-hand is that he is always eager to go to nursery and has a big smile at pick-up time. He is learning lots of songs and loves Thursdays the most, as that is the day in which a specialist Spanish teacher comes
to the nursery and introduces the children to the language. From my personal experience, the staff is very caring and friendly, very attentive to children's needs and supportive with parents. The outdoor space is great and the staff never misses an occasion to let the children play outside - be it with toy cars, balls, making music or simply singing along. Children are also encouraged to do hands-on activities, such as baking - and I must say the results are delicious!

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Review from Jane R (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been attending Puddle-Ducks now for almost two months. We chose the nursery because we had heard so many positive things about it from our friends who also send their children there. We’ve only ever felt delighted that we also chose such a lovely nursery. The staff are all extremely
kind and caring and they clearly love the children they work with very much. We get regular updates and photographs of our little boy taking part in exciting and engaging activities. Within the short time he has been attending the nursery we have noticed that he’s made so much progress in all areas of his development. We would certainly recommend the nursery!

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Review from Lorna C (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have just recently had a viewing at Puddle-Ducks Nursery and it is a very calm environment for the children and I can see new resources within the rooms.
I have now signed my daughter up for 2022 and they are having the garden redone, the plans look amazing!

Reply from Leanne Abbs, Manager at Puddle-Ducks Nursery

Thank you for visiting us. We look forward to working with you in the future.


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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my children have attended the nursery over the last two years and we have had an overwhelmingly positive experience with all staff there. Both of my children have been very happy there and we are sad to have left. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

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Review from Isabella B (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has attended this nursery for two years and is now leaving to go to primary school.
Puddle Ducks is with no doubt ‘home away from home’ for children, it is run with a very authentic family feeling combined with high professionalism.
This business is largely about selecting and managing the
best people to look after our children and the management is very good at it.
The staff did a great job with us supporting both our child and us parents in all phases from start to transition from room to room, understanding how critical certain phases are for a family and encouraging progress in a very safe environment.
Early Years curriculum is explained to families and is delivered consistently with visible progress in children who are encouraged to learn in a disciplined but fun way; family events (summer and Xmas parties) are occasions of engagement – and fond memories! - for children and parents.
Also, communication with families in formal/informal occasions is precise and detailed.

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Review from Katherine R (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot even begin to say how much we appreciate Puddle Ducks. Our daughter always has a wonderful time there and has learnt so much since being there the last year. I also cannot speak highly enough of the truly lovely staff who make us and our daughter feel so comfortable. The nursery has such a
warm and friendly feeling with clear focus given to the children's creativity and enjoyment while still encouraging learning.

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Review from Daisy F (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Puddle Ducks in 2016 aged 11 months and had a tough time settling in but staff were so patient and bent over backwards to help him and us. He has thrived ever since and adores his days there. Beautiful big garden, friends, varied activities. Turnover of staff has been low for some
time so there is consistency for the children and staff are always friendly and helpful. He has really grown and developed and they have been a huge part of this with helping to set boundaries, encouraging good manners and supporting with potty training. Love this place!

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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.070)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.070) out of 10 for Puddle-Ducks Nursery 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 6 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 4.944 for Puddle-Ducks Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (68 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.944

  • 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 4.126 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Puddle-Ducks Nursery is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 57 number of registered child places is 11.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.4 = 0.526

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Nursery Operator of the Year

Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Date: Thursday 13 Jun 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

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Frequently Asked Questions about Puddle-Ducks Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Puddle-Ducks Nursery accepts?

Puddle-Ducks Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Puddle-Ducks Nursery Open?

Puddle-Ducks Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Puddle-Ducks Nursery have capacity for?

Puddle-Ducks Nursery has capacity for a total of 57 Children.

How far is Puddle-Ducks Nursery to the centre of London?

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

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