The Wandsworth Day Nursery

2 Knightley Walk, Off Osiers Road, London SW18 1GZ
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  • The Wandsworth Day Nursery, London
The Wandsworth Preschool opened in September 2016. Set in the Riverside Quay area of Wandsworth, the nursery has been designed to provide a spacious, warm and stimulating environment for children aged three months to five-years-old.

Children have the opportunity to play in the large outdoor play space each day and enjoy the opportunity to move about freely, climb and balance, grow vegetables and enjoy a wide range of activities outside.

Specialist teachers and specifically designed studios support children’s progression in performing arts, art, science and technology, which enhances the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

They have dedicated under-two rooms; their baby room is designed to meet the needs of children from three months old until they are secure walkers. Staff follow the daily routine that children are used to at home so that the transition from home to nursery is seamless. With a separate cot room ensuring children can enjoy deep and undisturbed sleep.

The toddler room provides a very nurturing environment, where children are encouraged to be more independent and to try new things themselves, taking those next important steps in their development. The curriculum for under twos supports the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and has a strong focus on exploration and discovery.

The nursery's sensory room is an oasis of calm in and amongst the other nursery rooms. It is largely used by under twos who visit the room daily for focused sensory exploration.

Staff are carefully selected specifically for their caring, nurturing and gentle qualities and their knowledge and experience of working with young children.

They believe it is very important that children are fed nutritious home cooked meals and the menus are designed by a specialist nutritionist serving largely organic food.

Entry to the nursery is gained through biometric fingerprint recognition.

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Care Provided by The Wandsworth Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Robert Burton (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 31
  • Total Places for Children
  • 96
  • 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 The Wandsworth Day Nursery

  • Fees avaiable with enquiry pack
  • Parking

  • There are two drop off and pick parking spaces located in underground parking


    Plus On street paid parking


The Wandsworth Day Nursery Reviews (63)

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The Wandsworth Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Wandsworth Day Nursery has 63 reviews.

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Review from Caroline D (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend The Wandsworth Pre School. My daughter has developed very much since she joined. The nursery has CCTV, which brings me peace of mind and also updates how my daughter's day is going, which is very helpful for me to plan the rest of her day. The staff is very helpful, and the mentors
in her room are very loving. They always have different activities planned and make the parents aware of what is going on and what we can do at home. I can see that my daughter is happy to attend the nursery and her progress is very clear.

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Review from Orsolya M (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the nursery. The staff are truly dedicated; they honestly do care and love the children. It becomes so obvious when you watch the interactions with them (live or online).
They constantly organise great activities for the children, which they really enjoy. My little one loves going
there, and I can see all the little good things he picks up there on a daily basis. There is a strong emphasis on encouraging and continuously assessing development, and having an age-appropriate developmental play.
There is constant and great communication from the nursery.
They have adapted appropriately and effectively to the Covid situation as well.


I would recommend The Wandsworth Preschool without reservation.


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Review from Jennalee O (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely happy with the Wandsworth Preschool over the 2-years we have been with them. I have two daughters attending, and their happiness is obviously the key factor in our choice of school. The staff are lovely, warm and welcoming as well as professional. The management team are approachable
and accommodating, and great with communication. The facilities are of a high, impressive standard, with the outdoor play area being a positive drawcard. The meals provided are great, and very rarely am I notified that my girls have not eaten at school. The fact that we have moved further away from the nursery, yet still choose to keep our girls there, is testimony to our happiness and satisfaction with the school.

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Review from Rachna P (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our 3-year-old daughter to this nursery after the birth of her sibling. Despite all the changes going on, I was impressed with how easily our daughter settled into the nursery and is keen to attend. The staff are great and communicate heaps (an issue we have had at the previous nursery was
poor handover), which I am sure led to the smooth transition. Our daughter is super happy here, and that's testimony to the nursery. Happy child, happy life!

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Review from Shahrzad M (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband and I visited numerous nurseries in three areas, and we both instantly fell for Wandsworth Preschool. The teachers were very much engaged with the children; the kids looked exceptionally happy; the classrooms looked inviting and clean. Personally, I also like the fact that they have a fab
chef and use organic food as much as they can!
It is somewhere that I know my daughter loves, and she’s become so much more confident and talkative since attending!
Couldn’t recommend it more!

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Review from Cristina L (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the Wandsworth Preschool are caring and accommodating with parents and the children alike. They truly care for the children and families and their evolving needs. They are always open to feedback and ideas. I've been particularly impressed at the way they've managed the continuous uncertainty
caused by the coronavirus and have been quick to respond to necessary changes, always making sure that everyone's wellbeing is front and centre (kids, parents and staff alike).

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Review from Penny H (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful, talented staff who really care for and look after the kids. Ours has learnt loads (alphabet, counting, yoga, music to name just some) and has a lot of fun too. It feels very safe and a very happy place to be.

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Review from Venetia S (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This was our second stab at sending our son to a nursery, after being disappointed with our experience at another local nursery, and it has been a really positive experience.
The staff are lovely, caring and fun and always have smiles on their faces. They seem to genuinely love what they do, and it
creates such a great atmosphere in the nursery.
They have all been very helpful and were very kind and supportive during the settling in period too. There is a lovely family feel to the place.
The facilities are also great with a large garden and spacious rooms for the kids to explore, and the nursery is always dressed up in whatever the theme is that the kids are exploring.
The only downside for us is the distance to the nursery, but a compromise we are willing to take to ensure our son is happy.


Thank you, Wandsworth Preschool.


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Review from Katrina L (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly can’t imagine a better nursery; we have been absolutely delighted to see our daughter flourish due to the outstanding care, creativity and warmth of the Wandsworth Preschool staff. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing, development-focused environment
for their child.

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Review from Rob B (Father of Child) published on 13 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with Wandsworth Nursery. Excellent in most aspects. Standing out most of all is the quality of staff; I can’t rate them highly enough - friendly, professional and engaging with children and parents alike.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the 21st century’s nursery that was purpose-built, it is the best in the area and all in all not that expensive. I like, 1. Chef on-site 2. Many events for existing and new parents 3. A medium-sized garden 4. Finger scan secured door 5. CCTV camera access when it’s great if you have a baby 6.
Dedicated arts and music teachers 7. Extracurricular activities like French, Yoga, Sports, Ballet on top of the music and art. 8. Some of the staff are dedicated and the principal is amazing. Areas to improve, A, Organise any outside trips local police, farm, or to the park, that is 100m away. B, In winter the months introduce the indoor 'shoes' policy, it teaches the kids that indoor they should wear slippers and how to put them on and also helps the respiration of their feet. C, There’s AC on-site which is good in summer months but must be taken care of so the temperatures are not freezing or hot (26 was once) and staff need to be able to operate it.

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Review from Ismet Y (Father of Child) published on 13 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, very capable and lovely staff with fair, detailed and well-organised management. Our daughter loves spending time there.

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Review from Jessica W (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier. My daughter is excited to attend nursery every morning, and I know that she is well looked after. I would highly recommend this nursery!

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Review from Kerry B (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not recommend this nursery enough. After having to remove our daughter from another local nursery, due to a number of concerns, the staff here have been so supportive of transitioning my daughter to the nursery. She is two and a half years old, and they have been so attentive and supportive to
her needs as well as helping to alleviate my worries as a parent. The staff are fully engaged in providing high-quality care to the children, the facilities, and breadth of activities provided are excellent. Food, in particular, is of a great standard. The management is totally on top of things, they run a tight ship and are really friendly and approachable. They also organise lots of family activities etc.
Moving our daughter here was definitely the right decision, there is simply no comparison with our old nursery.

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Review from Monica L (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is very well located for us and our son has been going since he was 9 months (he is now 18 months). He is very happy there and we are impressed with: 1) How clean the nursery is. 2) The outside space that allows him to play sports and run around. 3) The on-site chef and the freshly prepared
meals 4) The parental access to the CCTV cameras which shows how well he is treated. 5) Very friendly staff. 6) A variety of activities performed with the children. Yes it is expensive but it’s worth it to know your child is getting the best care and having fun at the same time.

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Review from I Q (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child joined the nursery when it first opened. He attends the nursery full time 5 days a week for 1 year and a half now and I only have good things to say about the nursery. The staff is amazing, very attentive, everything is brand new and very cleaned. The nursery has a garden, sports, ballet and
yoga lessons. The nursery has the own chef that prepares healthy homemade food. We are very pleased and fully recommend.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three year old has been going to this nursery for almost a year now. We moved her from a forest nursery and worried about her day being more structured and indoors but she far prefers this nursery and its much more flexible and convenient for me as a working mum. Their outdoor space is great and
they often have lessons outside.
As the class sizes are small, she is far more familiar with the other children, creating a cosy, warm atmosphere that she really enjoys.
The nursery management put on events, even at weekends that allow the parents to meet and mingle which is great for arranging playdates locally and enhancing the friendships she builds up there.
What I like the most is the variety and creativity of the activities there. They do music, yoga, ballet and their early learning is arranged as play so they don't realise they are learning. We get a great recap at the end of the day of all their activities and staff and management are excellent. She often doesn't want to leave!

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Review from Shreen A (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been attending the Wandsworth preschool for over a month, as parents we very pleased and grateful that our child is at a preschool where the management is consistent and all the staff are very friendly, experienced, professional, caring, attentive and happy.


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offer each child in terms of learning and development, the open space, the Edible Sensory Play Ideas For Children that put everything in their mouths because it encourages children to explore, discover and learn.


The preschool is spotless, nurturing and a happy environment for any child to be in. Our child looks forward to going to the preschool three days a week.


They regularly update our child’s progress via their online Tapestry system and at the end of each day we are given a review in regards to what our child has done for the day. We can also keep up with the daily activities by logging onto IWatch. Which reassures us, as parents, that our child is well taken care of while at the preschool.


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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been sending our child to The Wandsworth Pre-School for 4 months and are so far truly delighted. We visited all the nurseries in the area before choosing The Wandsworth Pre-School and although were impressed with its excellent facilities, what sold it to us was the staff- they are incredibly
professional and enthusiastic but above all, are very warm and loving and I know that my child is having their emotional needs met as well as educational ones. We are always greeted with a big smile and my child goes very willingly. I can then keep up with the daily activities by logging onto IWatch, their online viewing service. At pick-up, I am given a detailed review of the day, including foods eaten and why my child’s clothes were changed. The staff constantly liaise with me about my child’s routine, foods and little niggles (e.g. nappy rash) so I feel like we are working together for the good of my child. The food is also excellent (and they have supported us doing baby led weaning). Cannot recommend enough.

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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery and I was so relieved when I found them as all of the other nurseries I had visited, left me feeling sad about leaving my daughter there and believing that my expectations had been too high. However, this nursery had everything I was looking for, a high adult to child ratio,
warm and friendly staff who genuinely focused on my daughter and got to know her quickly, a high level of training and professionalism without feeling formal and stuffy as well as a beautiful, spacious, bright, immaculate and stimulating space. Although for us, the most important thing was the adults' attitude towards our daughter and the amount of focus she would receive, I was really impressed by the range of activities on offer and the opportunities that children have to be exposed to so many different types of experiences including art class, science lab, music room (with stage!) and lovely outside space. They also hold really sweet family events e.g. at Halloween and Christmas.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.913)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10 for The Wandsworth Day 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.913 for The Wandsworth Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (262 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.913

  • 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 The Wandsworth Day Nursery is based on 24 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2, which has been reached with 24 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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Robert

Robert Burton

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Robert has worked in the Early Years sector for over 25 years. He started his journey in Cambridge and later moved to London to start his managerial career. Mainly working in childcare settings, he also took a break in his career at nursery, working as a 'Manny' (male nanny) for a few years.


What Robert most enjoys about his role is the fact that every day is different when working with children. He has also achieved an outstanding Ofsted whilst working as a room practitioner.


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