Magdalen Nursery
GoodBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in London for babies from 3 months up to 5 year olds, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in August 2022. Open since 2012, with 53 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
What childcare usually costs in Wandsworth
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Wandsworth from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SW18 3NPWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 1 August 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thrive in this caring nursery. They quickly settle as they arrive, and they are greeted by the enthusiastic and nurturing staff. Children's emotional well-being is supported through the smooth transition procedures that are in place and the positive relationships that children form with staff. Staff know children well and are sensitive to their individual needs. For example, staff quickly notice when babies need reassurance and use strategies that soothe them effectively. Children feel safe and secure. Children of all ages demonstrate high levels of confidence. They can independently access a wide range of resources that spark their interest and curiosity. Older children listen carefully to instructions as they help to set up activities. This supports their preparation for moving on to school. Younger children enjoy lots of sensory play as they explore ice cubes in a tray. Children are developing positive attitudes to learning.
Children develop their curiosity as they play with the water. Babies giggle as they stop the water spouting from the fountain with their hands. Children are supported with their emotional development as they explain how they feel and link their emotions to different colours. They show determination and persevere with tasks.
They enjoy receiving praise for their achievements. Children understand the rules and know what is expected behaviour and behave well. They share resources, take turns, help each other to carry out small tasks and use good manners.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- improve routines to ensure that children are prepared for what is happening next, to therefore minimise their upset and confusion n develop staff's understanding of the importance for children to hear the correct word to enhance their vocabulary.
- 1 August 2022Good
- 17 August 2016Good
- 18 September 2012Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Magdalen Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
Some of this is above, from the setting or from parents, and it can go out of date. The rest is in no dataset anywhere. Either way it is worth ten minutes on the phone.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Do you have a place for a child of my age now? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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