Nursery Directory – South Of The River

Choosing a nursery for the first time can be a bit of a minefield! The type of nursery you need will depend on how old your child is and the reason you’re looking for a nursery in the first place, e.g. do you need full daytime care because you’re going back to work, or are you looking for a part-time option for your child to socialise with other children and/or prepare for school?

With this in mind, we’ve split our ‘South Of The River’ nursery directory by postcode (covering SW13, SW14, TW9 & TW10) and within each postcode have created three broad categories: Day Nurseries, Term-Time Nurseries and Primary School Nurseries. Day Nurseries care for babies (generally 3-6 months) up to school age; Term-Time Nurseries tend to take children from about 2 years up to school age, but their days are shorter and they are only open during term-time; Primary School Nurseries take children from 3 years up to school age, generally on a morning or afternoon basis during term-time only, and are also linked to a particular primary school (although a place in the nursery doesn’t always guarantee your child a place in the school).

This is very much a starting point for your search, and we hope you find it useful. Most of the information is taken from the nurseries’ websites, and we’ve also included a few testimonials to give a better flavour of what the nurseries are like. However, it probably goes without saying that it’s very difficult to get a proper feel for a nursery without visiting them in person. If you’d like to add anything yourself, please do use the Comments section at the bottom of the directory, or email sara@richmondtwickenhamfamilyhub.com. We really appreciate any feedback!

SW13 – Barnes

Day Nurseries

Bright Horizons Nursery & Pre-School (3 months to 5 years)

• Bright Horizons creates safe, soothing and stimulating environments in which your child can play, discover and develop all of the skills needed to become a confident, positive and well-rounded individual.
• 1 Lonsdale Road, Barnes SW13 9ED; Tel: 0333 331 4375; Email: parentenquiry@brighthorizons.com

Term-Time Nurseries

The Ark (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• The Ark provides a personal nurturing environment where they aim to develop children’s confidence, independence and self esteem enabling them to fulfil their learning potential in the future.
• Kitson Hall, Kitson Road, Barnes SW13 9HJ; Tel: 020 8741 4751; Email: info@thearknursery.co.uk

Barnes Montessori Nursery (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• Barnes Montessori Nursery is dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential through the Montessori approach providing a warm, friendly, secure and stimulating natural environment for the children in their care.
• Barnes Sports Club, Lonsdale Road, Barnes SW13 9QL; Tel: 020 8748 2081; Email: info@barnesmontessori.co.uk

The Barnes Village Nursery (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• The Barnes Village Nursery has carefully evolved a curriculum by adopting what they feel are the best aspects of Scandinavian (outdoor learning), Italian (Montessori) and British philosophies. At the heart of this is their commitment to put the child’s happiness, development, independence and self-confidence above all else.
• By The Pond, 3A Station Road, Barnes SW13 0LP; Tel: 020 8878 5111; Email: info@thebarnesvillagenursery.com

Little Wild Nursery (3 to 5 years; term-time only)

• Little Will Nursery is a forest school nursery in a fabulous secure woodland site in the heart of Barnes. They believe in getting children outdoors; having adventures, taking responsibility, learning how best to take risks, cooperating together, negotiating and compromising while stretching their legs and their imagination. The same Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum as other nurseries but in beautiful, natural surroundings.
• Barn Elms Sports Trust, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9SA; Email: info@wildeducation.co.uk

St Michael’s Montessori Nursery School (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• St Michael’s Montessori Nursery School is passionate about giving children the best start in life. They offer a Montessori education focusing on the holistic development of the child.
• St Michaels Church Hall, Elm Bank Gardens, Barnes SW13 0NX; Tel: 020 8022 5134; Email: info@stmichaelsmontessori.com

The Montessori Pavilion (3 to 5 years; term-time only)

• The Montessori Pavilion provides a happy, secure and stimulating environment within which children can develop as young learners. It is in a magnificent setting of trees, grass and space, with access to fabulous playgrounds and a summer paddling pool.
• Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, Barnes SW13 0NE; Tel: 07554 277746; Email: info@montessoripavilion.co.uk

Sunshine Nursery (2 to 5 years)

• Sunshine Nursery has created a small, friendly and happy environment where children can thrive. It offers a fun and stimulating learning environment to ensure that your child develops the essential physical, emotional and intellectual confidence that they need for their future.
• 7 Stillingfleet Road, Barnes SW13 9AQ; Tel: 07500 563984; Email: lisalowden1@hotmail.com

Primary School Nurseries

Barnes Primary School Nursery (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The nursery year of Barnes Primary School (state school). The staff are highly skilled and the learning environment is outstanding. Your child will be incredibly well cared for, nurtured and educated.
• Cross Street, Barnes SW13 0QQ; Tel: 020 8876 7358 ; Email: info@barnes.richmond.sch.uk

Harrodian School Nursery (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The nursery of Harrodian School (independent school), where children can learn and grow in an informal, stimulating and friendly setting. They aim for the Pre-Prep to be a place that children enjoy going to and where every day can be a joyful, positive and creative experience.
• Lonsdale Road, Barnes SW13 9QN; Tel: 020 8762 6321; Email: admissions@harrodian.com

Lowther Primary School Nursery (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The nursery year of Lowther Primary School (state school). Lowther helps children to become enthusiastic and confident learners. Play is central to the way young children learn and through their experiences in the nursery they develop skills and knowledge which are the foundations for all later learning.
• Stillingfleet Road, Barnes SW13 9AE; Tel: 020 8748 3984; Email: info@lowther.richmond.sch.uk

The Swedish School (4 to 5 years; term-time only)

• The pre-school of The Swedish School (bilingual independent school) is an open, inviting and joyful place for children to learn and develop. It follows Sweden’s national curriculum, and through a blend of fun and dynamic lessons, independent play and exciting field trips, it seeks to lay the foundations for a life-long love of learning.
• 82 Lonsdale Road; Barnes SW13 9JS; Tel: 020 8741 1751; Email: office@swedishschool.org.uk

SW14 – East Sheen and Mortlake

Day Nurseries

Kids Inc Day Nursery (3 months to 5 years)

• Kids Inc Nursery aims to make the early years of your child’s life as enjoyable, rewarding and positive as possible.  We believe that children should have fun at nursery and actively promote learning through play.
• 459b Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen SW14 7PR; Tel: 020 8876 8144; Email: eastsheen@kidsincnurseries.co.uk

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery (3 months to 5 years)

• Monkey Puzzle is part of an award-winning nursery group and offers high quality childcare in a specially equipped nursery. An enthusiastic, caring and highly qualified team look after the children in a home-from-home environment.
• Oxford House, 169 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen SW14 8EB; Tel: 020 8487 2836; Email: manager@monkeypuzzleeastsheen.co.uk

My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School (3 months to 5 years)

• My Sunshine Day Nursery aims to provide a stimulating and caring environment that caters for every child’s needs allowing each child to reach their full potential.
• 35 Lower Richmond Road, Mortlake SW14 7EZ; Tel: 020 3583 7978; Email: mortlake@mysunshine-daynursery.com

Top Of The Class Nursery & Pre-School (3 months to 5 years)

• Top Of The Class Nursery & Pre-School provides opportunities for children to express their individuality. It encourages each child to be happy and confident through learning from different indoor and outdoor play activities.
• 332 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen SW14 7JR; Tel: 020 8876 5020; Email: admin@topoftheclassnursery.co.uk

Working Mums (3 months to 5 years)

• Working Mums provides exceptional standards of care and education. It’s nurseries are steeped in the tradition of focusing on the holistic development of each individual child, and draw on the best nursery practice and the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Mortlake Nursery – Lower Richmond Road, Mortlake SW14 7HJ. Tel: 020 8392 9969; Email: info@workingmumsdaycare.co.uk
• East Sheen Nursery – 284-286 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen SW14 7JE; Tel: 020 8392 8522; Email: workingmumseast@daycare.co.uk

Term-Time Nurseries

The New Spring Nursery School (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• The New Spring Nursery School offers a wide and varied curriculum and they listen to the children and encourage their interests. They pride themselves on being a nurturing and fun-filled setting offering a caring, supportive and educational space for little people to grow and thrive.
• All Saint Church Hall, 63 East Sheen Avenue, East Sheen SW14 8AX

New Stepping Stones Playgroup (2.5 to 5 years; term-time only)

• For the past three decades, New Stepping Stones has provided nurturing childcare in the heart of Mortlake. The incredible outdoor and indoor space and the highly experienced team make it a truly wonderful setting for your children to learn and grow.
• Sea Scout Hall, Alder Road, Mortlake SW14 8ER; Tel: 020 8878 7029; Email: hello@newsteppingstones.co.uk

Rainbow Nursery School (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• Rainbow Nursery School provides a safe, warm, stimulating and caring environment, designed to meet the needs of the child. It is sensitive to each child’s need, and aims to nurture development on an educational and personal level.
• The Pavilion, Sheen Common, Fife Road, East Sheen SW14 8BJ; Tel: 020 8744 2456; Email: lavinia@rainbownurseryschools.org.uk

Sheen Montessori Nursery (2.5 to 5 years; term-time only)

• Sheen Montessori Nursery provides an active learning environment set in glorious surroundings, where the children’s limitless minds can grow, explore and discover.
• Palewell Cottage, Palewell Common Drive, East Sheen SW14 8RE; Tel: 020 8878 5746; Email: fiona@sheenmontessorinursery.co.uk

St Mary Magdalen Montessori Nursery School (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• St Mary Magdalen Montessori Nursery School provides education in a warm, welcoming environment.
• 61 North Worple Way, Mortlake SW14 8PR; Tel: 020 8878 0756; Email: stedsplaygroup@gmail.com

Tugboats Pre-School (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• Tugboats Pre-School is dedicated to providing loving, nurturing, quality care and learning in a family-oriented environment. It aims to create a ‘home away from home’ learning environment with optimum educational activities for the natural development of children’s personal, social and emotional development, where your child is offered a rich variety of play-based curricular activities.
• St Mary The Virgin Church, Mortlake High Street, Mortlake SW14 8JA; Email: tugboatspreschool1@gmail.com

Vicarage Nursery School (2.5 to 5 years; term-time only)

• At Vicarage Nursery School, children are supported to fulfil their potential at their own pace. Their programme of observation and assessment enables them to plan a curriculum tailored to the needs of each individual child offering a high level of adult support.
• Christchurch Rooms, Christchurch Road, East Sheen SW14 7AW; Tel: 07941 222315; Email: jwilliams@vicaragenurseries.com

Primary School Nurseries

TW9 – Kew and Richmond

Day Nurseries

Bright Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-School (3 months to 5 years)

• Bright Horizons Nurseries create safe, soothing and stimulating environments in which your child can play, discover and develop all of the skills needed to become a confident, positive and well-rounded individual.
• Kew Day Nursery & Pre-School – Townmead Road, Kew TW9 4ES; Tel: 0371 454 3170; Email: parentenquiry@brighthorizons.com
• North Sheen Day Nursery & Pre-School – Grena Hall, Grena Road, Richmond TW9 1XS; Tel: 0333 920 1604; Email: parentenquiry@brighthorizons.com
• Richmond Day Nursery & Pre-School – 359 Lower Richmond Road, Richmond TW9 4NZ; Tel: 0333 331 5316; Email: parentenquiry@brighthorizons.com

The Kids’ Academy

• The Kids’ Academy is committed to providing flexible, affordable and high quality childcare that is not compromised in any way. It has flexible indoor and outdoor spaces and designated areas for all ages offering a wide range of fun and educational activities.
• Pools On The Park, Twickenham Road, Richmond TW9 2SF; Tel: 020 8332 9687; Email: richmond@thekidsacademy.co.uk

Montys Nursery & Pre-School (3 months to 5 years)

• Montys Nursery & Pre-School’s aim is to make sure that every child feels happy, safe and secure whilst developing a lively and enquiring mind at this critical stage of their development.
• 32 Thompson Avenue, Richmond TW9 4JW; Tel: 020 8392 2336; Email: montysnursery@aol.com

Term-Time Nurseries

The Barn Nursery (2.5 to 5 years; term-time only)

• The Barn provides a creative, stimulating and caring environment for your child’s nursery education. It is an important first step in their experience of school life and they aim to make it a happy and secure time, enabling each child to reach his or her full potential.
• The Barn Church Hall, Atwood Avenue, Richmond 4HF; Tel: 020 8876 6910; Email: enquiries@barnnursery.co.uk

Rainbow Nursery School (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• Rainbow Nursery School provides a safe, warm, stimulating and caring environment, designed to meet the needs of the child. It is sensitive to each child’s need, and aims to nurture development on an educational and personal level.
• Holy Trinity Parish Church, Sheen Park, Richmond, TW9 1UP; Tel: 020 8744 2456; Email: lavinia@rainbownurseryschools.org.uk

Riverside Nursery Schools, Kew Montessori (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• Riverside provides children with a beautifully crafted environment in which highly qualified educators motivate children to learn and become independent. Kew Montessori has served the families of Kew for over 35 years and believes in encouraging the development of the whole child by providing a comprehensive Montessori education to nurture independent thinking, as well as awareness of the environment, empathy for others, social ability and confidence.
• St Luke’s House, 270 Sandycombe Road, Kew TW9 3NP; Tel: 020 8332 1255; Email: admissions@riversidenurseryschools.com

Windham Nursery School (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• Windham Nursery School aims for every child to develop a lively, enquiring mind; feel happy, safe and secure; and fulfil his or her potential in every aspect of personal development. They do this by having a dedicated, highly qualified experienced and enthusiastic staff team who provide a well-resourced, stimulating environment to meet the children’s needs.
• Windham Road, Richmond TW9 2HP; Tel: 020 8831 6060; Email: info@windham.richmond.sch.uk

Primary School Nurseries

Broomfield House School Nursery (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The pre-kindergarten year of Broomfield House School (independent school). Broomfield House School is academically ambitious for your children and tailors its teaching to the needs of every child through highly differentiated lessons and a unique Individual Learning Enhancement programme. They aim to unlock children’s potential, foster their independence and encourage them to love learning, to develop their own ideas and confidently articulate their own opinions.
• 10 Broomfield Road, Kew TW9 3HS; Tel: 020 8940 3884; Email: office@broomfieldhouse.com

Darell Primary School Nursery (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The nursery year of Darell Primary School (state school). Darell Primary School is an inclusive and supportive school and places individuals at the heart of everything they set out to achieve. It is ambitious for its children and helps each pupil become the best they can be in both academic and creative subjects.
• Niton Road, Richmond TW9 4LH; Tel: 020 8876 6721; Email: info@darell.richmond.sch.uk

Unicorn School Nursery (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The nursery year of Unicorn School (independent school). Unicorn School was founded to create a school that offered children a rounded education, encouraging them to flourish creatively and to enjoy the process of learning, in a safe and happy environment. The school focuses on developing social skills, resilience and a love of learning at all ages.
• 238 Kew Road, Kew TW9 3JX; Tel: 020 8948 3926; Email: enquiries@unicornschool.org.uk

TW10 – Ham and Richmond

Day Nurseries

Bright Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-School (3 months to 5 years)

• Bright Horizons Nurseries create safe, soothing and stimulating environments in which your child can play, discover and develop all of the skills needed to become a confident, positive and well-rounded individual.
• c/o Marshgate Primary School, 157 Queen’s Road, Richmond TW10 6HY; Tel: 0371 705 2241; Email: parentenquiry@brighthorizons.com

Katey’s Nursery & Pre-School (18 months to 5 years)

• Katey’s Nursery & Pre-School has a wonderful, caring atmosphere where your child will flourish and beam with happiness. It has extensive access to sports facilities and the great outdoors, and the children enjoy it to the maximum every day.
• Ham Playing Fields, Riverside Drive, Ham TW10 7RU; Tel: 020 8940 5877; Email: ham@kateyshouse.co.uk

Kings Road Nursery (3 months to 5 years)

• Kings Road Nursery promotes a homely feel giving each child a secure and warm environment in which they can flourish. They believe in nurturing children’s personalities, encouraging active learners by making learning fun and they support each child to reach their full potential.
• 102 kings Road, Richmond TW10 6EE; Tel: 020 8948 8853; Email: kingsroadnursery@btconnect.com

Meadowview Nursery (3 months to 5 years)

• Meadowview Nursery aims  to  create  a  ‘home  from  home’.  Somewhere  the children  look  forward  to  going  to,  with  familiar, friendly faces, a group of friends of their own age and lots of fun things to do.
• 107-111 Ashburnham Road, Ham TW10 7NN; Tel: 020 8940 3003; Email: meadowview@lambsmead-nurseries.co.uk

Outdoor Owls (2 to 5 years)

• Outdoor Owls has a holistic approach that focuses on supporting the growth of your child’s body, mind, and soul using the outdoors as their nature-led, wall-less learning ground.
• Unitarians Church, Ormond Road, Richmond TW10 6TH & outdoors near River Lane, Richmond TW10 7AG; Email: info.greenacres@gmail.com

The Vineyard Organic Day Nursery (3 months to 5 years)

• The Vineyard Organic Day Nursery aims that every child feels happy, safe and secure whilst developing a lively, enquiring mind. It aims to help every child fulfil his or her potential in every aspect of personal development. The nursery is organic.
• 42 Grosvenor Road, Richmond TW10  6PB; Tel: 020 8940 7197; Email: manager@thevineyardnursery.co.uk

Term-Time Nurseries

The Children’s Garden (3 to 7 years; term-time only)

• The Children’s Garden is a Steiner Waldorf Kindergarten which aims to allow children to learn through their imagination and imitative faculties, to develop their natural potential and confidence with a warm, secure and calm environment.
• Grove Gardens Chapel, Lower Grove Road, off Queen’s Road, Richmond TW10 6HP; Tel: 020 8968 4605

KISH Naturkindergarten (2.5 to 5 years; term-time only)

• KISH Naturkindergarten is a bilingual (German & English) nursery, in which forest education plays a vital part in their ethos.
• St Andrew’s Church Hall, Church Road, Ham TW10 5HG; Tel: 07908 699320; Email: katharina@kish-london.co.uk

Maria Grey Nursery School (2.5 to 5 years; term-time only)

• Maria Grey Nursery School offers a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment for your child to develop their natural curiosity and creativity.
• Field House, 18A Friars Stile Road, Richmond TW10 6NE; Tel: 020 8940 4350: Email: info@mariagrey.co.uk

Rainbow Nursery School (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• Rainbow Nursery School provides a safe, warm, stimulating and caring environment, designed to meet the needs of the child. It is sensitive to each child’s need, and aims to nurture development on an educational and personal level.
• Unitarian Church, Ormond Road, Richmond TW10 6TH; Tel: 020 8744 2456; Email: lavinia@rainbownurseryschools.org.uk

Sudbrook School (2 to 5 years; term-time only)

• Sudbrook School’s success is based on a high teacher to pupil ratio and highly qualified staff who undergo continuous training and staff development. Children develop strong language, communication and creative skills and are encouraged to be independent and physically active.
• Bute Avenue, Richmond TW10 7AX; Tel: 020 8940 7021; Email: office@sudbrookschool.co.uk

Primary School Nurseries

The German School Kindergarten & Pre-School (3 to 6 years; term-time only)

• The kindergarten & pre-school of The German School (bilingual independent school). The kindergarten & pre-school approach is development-oriented, which takes into account that children develop at their own pace and have their own individual needs. Their practitioners see each child as a unique individual, with different experiences, background and interests.
• Douglas House, Petersham Road, Richmond TW10 7AH; Tel: 020 8940 2510; Email: Info@dslondon.org.uk

Holy Trinity CE Primary School Nursery (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The nursery year of Holy Trinity CE Primary School (faith school). At Holy Trinity CE Primary School they value each child as a unique individual and work hard to get to know the children so that they can provide the best opportunities for them to love learning and make exceptional progress. As a Church of England school, their mission, vision and values are theologically rooted in the gospel and underpin all they do as a community.
• Carrington Road, Richmond TW10 5AA; Tel: 020 8940 2730; Email: info@htprimary.com

King’s House School Nursery (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The nursery year of King’s House School (independent school). The Nursery provides an exciting environment where young children can use their imagination to create and discover. Staff are exceptionally caring and nurturing, understanding that for most children (and their parents) this is the first rung on the educational ladder.
• Princes Road, Richmond TW10 6DQ; Tel: 020 8948 5655; Email: nursery@kingshouseschool.org

Meadlands Primary School Nursery (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The nursery year of Meadlands Primary School (state school). Meadlands Primary School aims to ensure children are motivated by learning and offered the best opportunities that they can provide. The school hopes that children will be respectful and well-behaved individuals, who develop high self-esteem and independence.
• Broughton Avenue, Ham TW10 7TS; Tel: 020 8940 9207; Email: office@meadlands.richmond.sch.uk

Old Vicarage School Nursery (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The nursery year of Old Vicarage School (independent school). Old Vicarage School has non-selective entry, superbly resourced classrooms, excellent teaching and small class sizes to create an environment in which girls of all abilities can thrive.
• 48 Richmond Hill, Richmond TW10 6QX; Tel: 020 8940 0922

The Russell School Nursery (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The nursery year of The Russell School (state school). The Russell School is committed to excellence in inclusive teaching and learning, enabling all of their happy and enthusiastic children to achieve their full potential and reach their highest academic standard.
• Petersham Road, Petersham, Richmond TW10 7AH; Tel: 020 8940 1446; Email: info@russell.richmond.sch.uk

St Elizabeth’s Nursery (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The nursery year of St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School (state faith school). At St Elizabeth’s children are encouraged to reach their full potential both academically and personally in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.  The school has high expectations of work and behaviour and aims to foster a life-long love of learning and a desire to contribute to the wider life of the school and beyond.
• Buckingham Road, Hampton TW12 3LT; Tel: 020 8941 2548; Email: info@buckingham.richmond.sch.uk

St Richard’s CE Primary School (3 to 4 years; term-time only)

• The nursery year of St Richard’s CE Primary School (state faith school). St Richard’s CE Primary School is a happy, vibrant, church school determined to give every child a great start to their educational journey.
• Ashburnham Road, Ham TW10 7NL; Tel: 020 8940 7911; Email: info@srsa.richmond.sch.uk

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