“My daughter attended Blooming Years for 3 years and I will be forever thankful for the amazing teachers for fostering a nurturing environment. This has provided her with brilliant foundations, enabling her confidence, curiosity and resilience to flourish. Thank you for loving her so much!”
5 Hillside Road, SW2 3HL
Nursery in Tooting
Tooting is one of the most family-dense parts of South West London, and the nursery options within easy reach of SW17 are something parents here tend to research carefully. Blooming Years in Streatham Hill is around ten to fifteen minutes from most parts of Tooting, and the route along the A23 or through Balham is straightforward on a morning. For families who commute via Tooting Broadway or Tooting Bec, the drop-off tends to fit naturally on the way to the Northern line. We have families who make this journey every morning and tell us it becomes unremarkable very quickly.
Why families choose us
Our approach
Tooting has a diverse and genuinely community-minded character, and the parents who visit from SW17 tend to place a real value on warmth and on their child being genuinely known by the people who care for them. Our key person system is taken seriously here. Practitioners build real knowledge of each child in their group, their preferences, their patterns and what helps them thrive, and that knowledge shapes how every day is structured for that individual child.
In practice
Settling in is gradual and takes as long as it needs to. We start with parents present, build up at the child's own pace, and speak with you every day during that period so you are always up to date. Termly one-to-ones give you a proper conversation about how your child is getting on and what we are focusing on with them. We accept both 15 and 30 hours funded childcare.
For families in Tooting
Tooting has a particular energy, busy, diverse and direct, and families from here tend to appreciate a nursery that operates the same way. They are not looking for a polished sales experience. They want to know that the people looking after their child are experienced, warm and reliable, and that communication is clear and consistent. That is how we try to operate, and it is something parents from Tooting tend to recognise from the first visit.
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
From Tooting, Blooming Years in Streatham Hill is around a ten to fifteen minute drive along the A23 or via Tooting High Street and Balham. Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec stations are both on the Northern line, with regular bus connections running through to Streatham Hill for families who travel without a 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 son went from 1-4 yrs old. He loved it. The staff were patient and kind, offered such a variety of activities, helped him grow in confidence and independence and supported me when I had questions on a few things. He joined reception this year well prepared and ready for his next chapter. Thank you team.”
“Excellent nursery! We are so happy about it. I was so scared about the idea of not finding a good place for my little one. Then I have tried Blooming Years and my baby loves it. The teachers are qualified and they take care of every emotional aspect of the babies. I have visited a lot of nurseries but I never had the same warm feeling.”
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
Blooming Years in Streatham Hill is around ten to fifteen minutes from Tooting by car via the A23 or through Balham. Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec are both on the Northern line, and regular buses connect Tooting to Streatham Hill for families who travel without a car. Most families from SW17 find the route straightforward and tell us it settles into a routine quickly.
Yes, we accept both the 15-hour universal entitlement and the 30-hour extended offer for eligible families. The 15 hours is available from the term after your child's third birthday, and the 30 hours applies to working families who meet the government's income criteria. We are happy to walk you through how this would work for your specific sessions when you visit.
We welcome children from 3 months through to 5 years. Places, particularly in the baby room, fill up well in advance, so we would encourage Tooting families to get in touch as soon as they have a rough start date in mind. We will always be honest about where things stand and what the wait is likely to be.
We are Ofsted registered and look forward to our first inspection at Streatham Hill, which we are confident will match or beat the Good ratings our other nurseries have received. The practice and standards here are built on what has already been recognised across the group, and we are happy to talk you through what that looks like day to day.
A visit is a proper look at the nursery on a normal day. You meet the team, see the rooms in use and have time to ask whatever is on your mind without feeling rushed or sold to. If you decide to go ahead, settling in is gradual, starting with you present and building up at your child's pace. We speak with you every day during that period.
The best first step for families in Tooting is to book a tour - it gives you a chance to see the nursery, meet the team and ask any questions before committing to anything. Once you have visited and you are happy to go ahead, our online application form takes just a few minutes to complete. We will be in touch shortly after to confirm availability and next steps.