“This nursery has everything what parents are looking for their kids, the team is very lovely , and my daughter was setteled in two days . She loves going there now she seems very happy and she’s learning a lot .”
5 Hillside Road, SW2 3HL
A Streatham Hill nursery that works around your morning
If you are dropping off before catching the train from Streatham Hill station into Victoria or London Bridge, you will know how much a smooth, confident handover matters. Blooming Years is on Hillside Road, a few minutes from the High Road, which means the walk to the station is straightforward once your child is settled. We would love to show you around and answer any questions you have in person.
Why families choose us
Our approach
What parents tend to notice first when they visit is that the rooms feel calm and purposeful rather than chaotic. We have arranged every space so that children can make real choices about what they explore and how they spend their time. We do not tell children what to think. We create the conditions for them to work things out for themselves, and that builds a kind of quiet confidence that parents often remark on when they come to the open day.
In practice
On the practical side, we take settling in seriously. Every child starts at their own pace, with sessions that gradually build in length, and parents are present at the beginning so the space feels familiar before we ever ask a child to stay independently. We talk to you every day during that period, and once your child is fully settled we hold termly one-to-ones to go through their development properly. We accept both 15 and 30 hours funded childcare for eligible families. We are Ofsted registered and look forward to welcoming our first inspection, which we are confident will match or beat the Good ratings across our other nurseries.
For families in Streatham Hill
For families in Streatham Hill, the morning routine matters enormously. Many parents here are managing a commute alongside the school run, and having a nursery that is genuinely on your way rather than a detour makes a real difference across the week. We see families walking from Brixton Hill, driving in from Tulse Hill, and others coming from Norbury and West Norwood. We understand what that morning looks like, and we try to make our end of it as calm as possible.
Address
5 Hillside Road, SW2 3HL
Phone
020 3948 8502Opening hours
8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
Ages
3 months to 5 years
Ofsted
Ofsted Registered
Funding
15 & 30 hours accepted
Getting here
Blooming Years is on Hillside Road, just off Streatham High Road, within a short walk of Streatham Hill station on the London Overground and Southern Rail. If you commute to Victoria or London Bridge, you can drop off and be on the platform in under five minutes. The 159 and 137 buses run along the High Road, and there is street parking on Hillside Road for families arriving by car.
We also serve families from
Ofsted Registered
What London families say
The families already with us can tell you more than we ever could.
“My baby has just joined and she absolutely loves it, i was so worried about her sleep and her coping but the staff made her so confortable she sleeps independently and walks into the nursery with smiles. Thank you”
“This is not your usual nursery. These guys REALLY care about your little one. My son couldn't be more happy!”
Come and visit us
See our nursery for yourself
A visit is the best way to know if we are the right fit for your family. Meet our team, explore our spaces, and ask us anything you like.
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Things parents ask us
Common questions
We are based at 5 Hillside Road, SW2 3HL, which is straightforward to reach from across the Streatham Hill area. Streatham Hill station is nearby and several local bus routes stop close to us, making the journey manageable even on busier mornings. If you are driving, there is street parking available outside for drop-off and collection.
Yes, we accept both the 15-hour universal entitlement and the 30-hour extended offer at Blooming Years. The 15 hours is available to all three and four year olds, while the 30-hour place is for working families who meet the government's earnings criteria. We would encourage you to check your eligibility on the Childcare Choices website and to let us know early in the admissions process so we can plan your funding properly.
We welcome children from three months old through to five years, so we can support families from a very early stage. Places, particularly for babies, do fill up and we would recommend getting in touch as soon as you have a return-to-work date or a rough idea of when you need care to begin. We work through our waiting list carefully and will always be honest with you about availability and realistic timescales.
We are Ofsted registered and look forward to welcoming our first inspection, which we are confident will match or beat the Good ratings across our other nurseries. Being registered means we meet the regulatory requirements to operate and care for children, and our team follows the same standards and approaches that have earned strong results in our other settings. We understand it is a fair question to ask, and we are happy to talk you through how we work so you can make an informed decision.
When you visit Blooming Years, you will have the chance to look around the rooms, meet the staff who would be caring for your child, and ask whatever questions are on your mind. We do not rush visits and we want you to leave feeling clear about whether we are the right fit. Once a place is confirmed, we plan a gradual settling-in process that moves at your child's pace, starting with shorter stays and building up so that both your child and you feel comfortable before full sessions begin.