ECM Top 20 SW London Nurseries

A selection of parent favourites

Ark Start John Archer Nursery

Ark Start John Archer Academies prioritises exploration in their curriculum for children aged one and up, leading daily ‘time to find out’ sessions to enhance this through play.

www.arkstart.org.uk/our-nurseries/john-archerclapham-junction

Bridge Lane Nursery

The Ofsted Outstanding Bridge Lane Nursery offers a range of activities for children aged between three months and five years old, including exercise classes and exploration of nature. www.bridgelanenursery.com

Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery & Pre-School

Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool in Battersea, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, offers exceptional care for children aged three months to five years.

www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/northcote-roadday-nursery-and-preschool

Gardens Montessori

A family-run institution with two sites in the heart of Kensington, Gardens Montessori has a carefully balanced curriculum that nurtures children’s imagination and creativity. www.gardensmontessori.com

Kido International Nursery & Preschool in Fulham

Kido Nurseries and Preschools hope this new Fulham site, with a beautiful outdoor space, will encourage their pupils to explore the outdoors. www.kidoschools.com/uk/our-nursery-london/fulhaminternational-nursery

Little Forest Folk Nursery

Little Forest Folk in Putney Heath is a completely outdoors nursery for children aged two and up, which meets at Roehampton Cricket Club. www.littleforestfolk.com/putneyheath

Marmalade Caterpillar Nursery

Marmalade Caterpillar Nursery in Balham is part of the Marmalade School group. The children engage in a mix of structured and free play, enriched by specialist subjects like French, Ballet and STEM. www.marmaladeschools.co.uk/our-schools/marmaladecaterpillar-balham

Miss Daisy’s Nursery

Miss Daisy’s Nursery in Chelsea is one of five schools owned by the nursery group, for children aged two to five years old.

www.missdaisysnursery.com

N Family Club - Kingston Nursery

N Kingston Nursery, near Richmond Park, is open from 7am to 7pm, making it perfect for working parents. The building boasts spacious, naturally-lit playrooms, a specialised art and cooking space, and an outdoor garden.

www.nfamilyclub.com/n-kingston

Pippa Pop-ins Nursery Schools

Pippa Pop-ins are a family-owned group with four nursery schools across Fulham and Kensington taking children from the age of one. www.pippapopins.com

Puddle-Ducks Nursery

Puddle-Ducks Nursery delivers most of its curriculum outside, offering a serene and secure environment.

www.puddle-ducks.org.uk

Ringrose Kindergarten

Ringrose Kindergarten Chelsea is a traditional English nursery school for children aged 2-5. Children are taught in small groups, emphasising communication, emotional development, physical skills, literacy, maths and expressive arts.

www.ringrosechelsea.co.uk

Sparkies Nursery School

Situated in Balham, Sparkies Nursery school values spontaneous learning moments, emphasising experiential learning.

www.sparkiesnurseryschool.com

Tadpoles Nursery

With both Kensington and Chelsea sites, Tadpoles Nursery is forward-thinking in its methods, and uses practices such as Forest School and the ‘Field to Fork’ approach.

www.tadpolesnursery.com

The Butterfly Preschool

As a traditional term-based preschool, children aged 2-5 at both the Clapham and Wimbledon sites of The Butterfly Preschool enjoy a homelike atmosphere enhanced by outdoor learning opportunities.

www.thebutterflypreschool.co.uk/home

The Kindergartens

The Kindergartens is a nursery group with seven schools across South West London. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, each school offers a unique environment, ranging from intimate settings to larger, more vibrant ones.

www.thekindergartens.com

The Little Tug Boat Nursery

Located in Fulham, The Little Tug Boat Nursery is an independent family nursery in a Victorian house, accommodating thirty-seven children aged three months to five years old.

www.littletugboatnursery.co.uk

The London Acorn School

Based in a cottage within the 125 acres of National Trust parkland, they practice an unhurried approach to education, limiting screen time and fostering a connection with nature.

www.thelondonacornschool.co.uk

The Willow Nursery School

The Willow Nursery in Clapham Old Town has flourished for over thirty years as an independent pre-school prioritising outdoor learning and emotional resilience.

www.thewillownursery.co.uk

Tiggers Nursery School

Tiggers Nursery School accepts children aged between 2-4 years old. Situated opposite Wandsworth Park, the children have easy access to a large outdoor playground on top of the nursery’s own spacious garden..

www.tiggersnursery.com

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