Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth

Severn House, 17 Enterprise Way, London SW18 1FZ
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  • Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth, London
Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth - Riverside Quarter is located in a bright and spacious site close to the river.

The Riverside Quarter setting has been specially designed to ensure Abacus Ark practitioners are able to deliver their tried and tested curriculum in a safe and secure environment.

The holistic development programme includes extra-curricular sessions delivered in a physical development studio.

All-inclusive fees offer children an exceptional experience.

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Care Provided by Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Ilaria (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 85
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth

  • Fees range from £450 per month to £1,885

  • Minimum days attendance requirements

Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth Reviews (43)

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Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth has a Review Score of 10 (9.981) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth has 43 reviews.

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Review from Megan S (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been parents at Abacus Ark for over five years and we couldn't be more grateful to have found this amazing nursery and community for our family. We started in the baby room pre-Covid so in some ways it feels like a lifetime! The staff have always been so lovely - some of whom we've known this
whole time.
While we moved to the other side of Putney a few years ago, we continued to send both of our children to Abacus Ark as there is nowhere else that is as nurturing and offers so many extracurricular activities to enrich their learning. They also do a great job a creating a community within the nursery with weekend social events for parents to meet and children to play with their friends.
Our kids have grown into confident, happy little people and we will forever be grateful for the love and care they received at Abacus Ark and how well they've been prepared for school.

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Review from E J (Father of Child) published on 16 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Abacus Ark (Wandsworth) is an all-around great nursery, we have both children attending now. Our eldest will be leaving next year and will be very sad to go. The staff are great, the activities are fun and engaging, and there are lots of outdoor outings! I would highly recommend.

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Review from Henrietta B (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two daughters attend Abacus Ark Wandsworth and both love it. Our eldest has been with them since she was a baby and I couldn't be happier with the nursery. She goes in every day with a beaming smile on her face! The staff are all so wonderful, committed, and kind, they care for the kids they look
after! The nursery listens to the parents and goes above and beyond helping to support the children's developmental needs. They offer lots of extracurricular activities included in the price and plan their weeks so that learning is focused, varied, and engaging. My youngest has a condition and they went the extra mile to make sure I was happy with her care plan and even took on extra staff training to make sure she had the safest and most supportive care possible. She's already developing so much since attending! I highly recommend the nursery and will be sad once we leave.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so glad with this amazing place. Staff are wonderful, professional and very friendly. Nursery manager informs us of any news. My son started the nursery at one year old and he is now in preschool. He loves to come to the nursery each day and is learning new things. Two weeks ago he came home with
a new song in Spanish that he learned in the nursery and we sang together on our way to the nursery.
Nursery has plenty of extracurricular activities each day such as music, forest school, play ball, drama and yoga. Last week they had a trip to a botanical garden where they invited parents and it was a great experience to see them in action. Abacus Ark was the best option.

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Abacus Ark: the best choice for our family.
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Abacus Ark. Both of our children have thrived there since they were 1 year old.
What sets Abacus Ark apart:
-Amazing teachers: the staff are exceptional. They're not only dedicated and caring, but they're
also incredibly creative and fun. Our children absolutely love them!
-Fantastic extracurricular activities: the variety of extracurricular activities is impressive. Our kids are exposed to everything from music and art to sports, languages and forest school.
-Multilingual environment: we love that they foster a multilingual environment. It's been so beneficial for our children's language development.
The facilities are clean and well-maintained, and the communication with parents is excellent. We always feel well-informed about our children's progress and daily activities.
If you're looking for a nurturing, engaging, and enriching nursery, I wholeheartedly recommend Abacus Ark.

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Review from PJ B (Father of Child) published on 5 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with Abacus Ark. Our daughter started at 12 months and is now thriving at 20 months. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive to her health needs, and always goes the extra mile. Communication is excellent with almost instant updates of everything they do, what she is eating,
sleeping etc. She loves the activities, the multilingual environment, and we love the peace of mind knowing she's in such good hands.

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Review from R E (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is 6 weeks into joining Abacus Ark in Wandsworth and the overall experience has totally exceeded our expectations. She has always been so happy and excited to go (even from week 1!) and even on her days off I can tell she is disappointed when she is getting in the pram and she isn't being
taken to nursery!
The educators have been so nurturing and accommodating with settling her in - they have gone above and beyond to help her get used to sleeping there which means she is happy and well-rested when we pick her up in the evening which makes returning to work after maternity leave that little bit easier! Communication is phenomenal and nothing is ever too much trouble - they really do care deeply about the children they look after. So pleased with our decision to send her to Abacus Ark, I can't wait to keep watching her thrive and develop over the next few months.

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Review from Emma N (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't be happier with Abacus Ark. My 2-year-old daughter loves the staff and the range of activities they do with the kids is amazing. We get regular updates and photos which is so reassuring that they are having fun. Their communication with parents is fantastic. The soft play is great and they
take them for walks by the river and to nearby playgrounds so I definitely feel she gets enough exercise too. All of this great peace of mind as a full-time working mum!
In terms of value for money, nothing is cheap here but I still think they have competitive rates compared to other nurseries in the area.

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Review from F G (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best nursery ever! Thanks to the amazing teachers my daughter is improving and developing new skills day by day! I will recommend this place millions of times! Every single member of the staff is wonderful, full of knowledge, helpful and reliable!

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Review from C H (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Abacus Ark highly enough! The staff here are simply wonderful, truly caring and dedicated teachers who go above and beyond. It is a pleasure to see my child running to them every morning.
One of the standout features is the incredible range of extracurricular activities they offer
(music, drama, playball...).
The soft play area is another fantastic aspect of the nursery and the fact that parents can use it after hours is a huge bonus.
They also organize weekend events for parents, which are an amazing opportunity to meet and connect with other families.
Thank you, Abacus Ark team, for everything you do!

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Review from Stephanie D (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot rate Abacus Ark Nursery highly enough!
My daughter has attended Abacus since she was 14 months old and absolutely loves it. The teachers are incredible and have real passion for their jobs. The curriculum is outstanding and is over and above any other nursery in the area.

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Review from Celine M (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 4-year-old son has been going to Abacus Ark since he was 9 months old and it’s been fantastic to see him grow, develop and flourish throughout those years. It is like a family nursery - where everyone knows each other - with a strong international dimension. The staff are absolutely outstanding,
friendly, highly competent and going above and beyond to help and care for our children. They - as well as the management - however do not take anything for granted and are always seeking to improve, introduce new activities, outdoor trips and take parents’ feedback onboard. Yoga, drama, forest school, music, play ball, walks to the park... a lot of activities to ensure children are always entertained and having fun. I can’t recommend Abacus Ark enough.

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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My toddler loves Abacus Ark and she is so happy every day! She’s also developed so much ever since she started. Staff are very approachable and tailor their care to each child’s needs. I’ve also had my older child there until she went to school and the preschool room does a great job preparing the children
for school.
They take great care with the children’s nutrition and food as well as providing many activities for a well-rounded education. The soft play space is great and the kids love it! There’s no outside space, however the children go on walks as much as the weather allows (and to soft play too!).

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Review from G N (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Loving it since day one! Great team, good support, our kids loved it since day one, they have all the extra activities included like yoga, playball, drama, forest school which makes it stand out from other nurseries.
A great soft play area, spend a lot of time in the park.
Very happy parents and
kids.

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Review from Heather N (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Abacus Ark Wandsworth for just over a year now. We absolutely love the nursery and most importantly our daughter is so happy here! The teachers and nursery staff are wonderful and take unique care of each child. Our daughter has built wonderful relationships with the staff.
They put a lot of thought into the activities and learning and really focus on the well-being, inclusion and development of the children. The care feels very personal and we couldn’t be happier that we chose Abacus Ark for our little girl! Being outside/physical play is important to us and even though they don’t have a garden they make a lot of effort to take the children outside. In addition they have their own soft play so even when weather isn’t ideal the children still have a great area to run around.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter (aged 2) started at Abacus Ark in January and from a very smooth settling-in period up to now it has been the most wonderful and positive experience for her. The staff are all so kind and nurturing and go out of their way to personally connect with your child. Through the regular updates
you get through the app you can see that the children are happy and relaxed. The teachers are very creative in bringing out new activities, crafts and games for them to play and learn from. Her confidence, language and additional language development as well as social skills have developed so well and quickly in these past few months. We also love all the extra activities brought into the week from music class to playball, yoga and drama exposing her to so much more. The soft play at the nursery is also a fabulous addition to the facilities. We couldn't be happier with our first nursery experience. Abacus Ark is a real gem of the area.

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Abacus Ark Nursery since she was 14 months old and is now three years old. I am genuinely impressed by all the staff, especially the nursery teachers. They care for children and also make sure to share all the information with parents and take feedback on board. The nursery
has a lot of extra curriculum like yoga, music, and drama classes that stood out for me from other surrounding nurseries, as well as an indoor-themed play space that children enjoy so much. I visited four nurseries in the area before choosing Abacus Ark, and after two years, I feel happy with my choice and trusting the gut feeling I had when I picked this nursery. I highly recommend Abacus Ark Nursery to all new parents!

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Review from B C (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery takes parents' suggestions and acts on it.
They organise monthly parent meet-ups so we can build a community within the nursery.
They communicate regularly about the development of the children.

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Review from Maria N (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Abacus for almost a year now and we are very happy with our choice. He is happy to go to nursery every day!
Staff are lovely and caring and have very good communication with parents. There are so many nice activities to stimulate the children and incredibly creative initiatives
for the little ones and to involve parents as well. All with a multicultural, respectful and enthusiastic approach and while being one of the most reasonably priced nurseries in the area. I would strongly recommend to anyone.

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Review from G D (Father of Child) published on 18 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves it here and she’s flourishing.
The teachers are committed and genuinely care about their pupils. Communication from the owners is good and they take care to create the right value proposition.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.981)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.981) out of 10 for Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.981 for Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth is calculated as follows: ( (259 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.981

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth is based on 22 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 85 number of registered child places is 17, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Nursery World Awards 2022 Finalist

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Frequently Asked Questions about Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth

What is the Age Range of Children that Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth accepts?

Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth Open?

Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth have capacity for?

Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth has capacity for a total of 85 Children.

How far is Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth to the centre of London?

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

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