“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!”
41 Alexandra Road, SW19 7JZ
A nursery for Wimbledon Park families, close to home
If you live near the lake or along Herbert Road, Blooming Years is about ten to fifteen minutes from your door, which makes the morning routine a lot more manageable. Wimbledon Park is a quietly residential corner of SW19, and families here tend to know each other from the park or the playground long before their children start school. We would love to show you around and let you see for yourself what we are like day to day.
Why families choose us
Our approach
What parents often say, after their first visit, is that they did not expect the children to seem so settled and so confident. That is not an accident. We do not spend our days telling children what to think or how to behave. We spend them creating the conditions for children to work things out themselves, to try, to get things wrong, and to try again. That kind of independence does not happen overnight, but it starts here, and it stays with them.
In practice
We know that handing your child over to someone new is a big thing, so we do not rush it. Every child starts gradually, with parents present in the early sessions, and we talk to you every single day during settling. We hold termly one-to-ones so you always know where your child is and what they are working on. We also accept both fifteen and thirty hours funded childcare for eligible three and four year olds, and we are Ofsted rated Good.
For families in Wimbledon Park
For families based in Wimbledon Park, the morning often involves one parent heading for the tube while the other does the drop-off. Because we are open from half past seven, there is usually no need to rush or choose between getting to the station and getting your child settled properly. The area has a calm, neighbourhood feel, and we find that families from this part of SW19 tend to value exactly that in a nursery too.
Address
41 Alexandra Road, SW19 7JZ
Phone
020 8947 6445Opening hours
7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Ages
3 months to 5 years
Ofsted
Rated Good
Funding
15 & 30 hours accepted
Getting here
From Wimbledon Park tube station, Blooming Years is a ten to fifteen minute walk along Church Road and down Alexandra Road, or a very short drive with parking available nearby. If you are coming from the lake end of the area, Wimbledon Park itself sits between you and the nursery, and many parents cut through or along Home Park Road to reach Alexandra Road directly. The District line stops at Wimbledon Park station, so if you are commuting after drop-off, you are well connected from there.
We also serve families from
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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
We are just a short distance from Wimbledon Park, making us a genuinely convenient choice for local families. Wimbledon station is nearby and is served by the District line, tram and National Rail connections, so parents commuting onward after drop-off tend to find the location works well for them. There is also local parking available if you are driving, and many of our Wimbledon Park families walk or cycle to us.
Yes, we accept both the 15-hour universal entitlement and the 30-hour extended offer for eligible families. The 15 hours is available to all children the term after they turn three, while the 30 hours is for working families who meet the government's eligibility criteria, which you can check through the Childcare Choices website. We will talk you through how the funding applies to your child's place when you visit, so you have a clear picture of any costs involved.
We welcome children from three months old through to five years, so we can often support families from a very early stage of their childcare journey. Places, particularly for babies, are in high demand and we would encourage you to register your interest as soon as you know your likely start date, even if that is during pregnancy. We allocate places based on the order enquiries are received alongside a few practical factors like sibling priority, so getting in touch early genuinely makes a difference.
A Good rating from Ofsted means inspectors found that children are safe, well cared for and making strong progress in their learning and development. In practice, it means you can feel confident that our staff, environment and approach have been independently reviewed and judged to meet a high standard. We see the rating as a floor, not a ceiling, and we are always looking at how we can do better for the children and families in our care.
When you visit, we will show you around the nursery, introduce you to the room your child would be in and take the time to answer any questions you have without any pressure. We want you to get a genuine feel for how we work and how the children spend their days. Once your child's place is confirmed, we use a gradual settling-in process where your child visits for short sessions that build up over time, always at a pace that suits them and you.