“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 close to Wimbledon Village worth knowing about
If you live up on the hill near Church Road or Cannizaro Park, you are probably weighing up how childcare fits around a school run, a commute into the City, or simply the reality of a busy morning. Blooming Years is on Alexandra Road, just a short drive or walk down Wimbledon Hill Road from the Village, and a lot of families from this part of SW19 have found it works well for them. If you would like to come and have a look around, we would be glad to show you.
Why families choose us
Our approach
The thing parents from Wimbledon Village tend to notice first when they visit is that we are not trying to push children towards outcomes. What we care about is teaching children how to think, not what to think. Every room and every activity here is designed to build genuine confidence and independence, so children leave us knowing how to work things out for themselves. That self-belief is something they carry forward, and for us it matters far more than any particular milestone.
In practice
On the practical side, every child starts with a gradual settling-in programme where parents are present in the early sessions and we build up slowly at a pace that suits your child. We speak with you every day during settling, and we hold termly one-to-ones so you always have a proper conversation, not just a quick word at the door. We accept both 15 and 30 hours funded childcare, and our most recent Ofsted inspection rated us Good.
For families in Wimbledon Village
Families in Wimbledon Village often have one or both parents commuting, and mornings can be tight. What we find works well is that the routine here is consistent and calm, so drop-off does not add stress to an already full morning. The Village has its own particular rhythm, and parents here tend to appreciate straightforwardness and being kept properly informed. That is genuinely how we operate, not something we say to sound good.
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 Village, Alexandra Road is roughly a five to ten minute drive down Wimbledon Hill Road. If you are travelling by public transport, Wimbledon station is close to the nursery and is served by the District line, National Rail services and the tram. There is also local parking available for families who drive.
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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
Blooming Years Nursery is just a short distance from Wimbledon Village, making it a straightforward journey for families in the area. We are located at 41 Alexandra Road, SW19 7JZ, and most families from Wimbledon Village find the trip takes only a few minutes by car or on foot. Wimbledon station is nearby if you are travelling by public transport, with access to the District line, tram and National Rail services, and there is local parking available for those who prefer to drive.
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 from the term after their third birthday, while the 30 hours is for working families who meet the government's income criteria. Funding covers your core session hours, though additional hours, meals and consumables outside the funded entitlement are charged separately. We are happy to talk through how funding works in practice and what it would mean for your specific circumstances.
We welcome children from 3 months old through to 5 years, so we can support your family from a very early stage. Places, particularly for babies, tend to fill up quickly, so we would encourage families to get in touch as early as possible, even during pregnancy. Places are allocated based on registration date alongside other factors such as sibling priority, and we will always be straightforward with you about likely waiting times. There is no harm in reaching out early so we can give you a realistic picture of availability.
A Good Ofsted rating means that inspectors found our provision to be effective across all the key areas they assess, including the quality of teaching, children's safety and wellbeing, and leadership within the setting. It reflects that children are making solid progress and that we consistently meet the standards expected of a well-run nursery. For us, it is a useful external check that validates what we work hard to do every day, though we see it as a baseline rather than the ceiling. We take the feedback from each inspection seriously and continue to look for ways to improve.
When you come to visit us, you will have the chance to look around the nursery, meet some of the team and ask any questions you have in a relaxed and unhurried way. We want you to get a genuine feel for how we work and how your child would spend their day with us. If you decide to go ahead, we use a gradual settling-in process where your child visits in short sessions initially, always with a key person alongside them, building up at a pace that suits your child rather than a fixed timetable. We know starting nursery can feel like a big step and we take that seriously.