Fennies Wimbledon, Elm Grove

Torches, shadows and shopping lists give learning a practical shape at Fennies Wimbledon, Elm Grove. At its January 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged all evaluated areas Strong standard and found safeguarding standards met. That provides a positive inspection position across education, care and leadership, rather than a single overall grade.

The nursery has capacity for 84 children, with an accepted age range of 3 to 60 months. Its address is 17 Elm Grove, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4HE.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care: everyday play supports language, movement and growing independence.

In January 2026, babies practised moving around furniture and explored low climbing equipment, while toddlers used torches to investigate shadows and learn new vocabulary. Older children created models from discarded packaging and experimented with writing their names. Different stages brought different challenges.

Story sessions used objects and pictures so children could participate, with English and children's home languages supporting communication. Counting children before outdoor play turned a routine into an opportunity to explore addition. These were concrete ways to connect learning with familiar experiences.

Community outings and museum trips extended that learning beyond the nursery. Children also prepared shopping lists, visited local shops and cooked pizza or pumpkin soup. Outdoor play took place in different weather, giving children opportunities for movement alongside indoor activities.

In January 2026, the key-person arrangement helped children build relationships with familiar staff. Parents contributed to decisions about care, including sleep and toilet training, while moves between rooms were planned to reduce disruption.

Support for additional needs involved the special educational needs coordinator, parents and outside professionals. Staff adapted activities and used individual strategies, including help with attention and participation in group routines. Additional funding supported resources and extra adult support for particular activities and outings.

At the January 2026 inspection, Ofsted's next step was for leaders to sustain standards and deepen the impact of their work for disadvantaged children, children with SEND and those facing other barriers. Families considering additional support should weigh that continuing priority alongside the practical mechanisms in place.

Opening hours are 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery operates across the year, closing for bank holidays and the Christmas period, so those closures matter when planning care around work.

• Settling and room moves. The January 2026 arrangements centred on familiar staff and planned transitions. At a visit, how would those arrangements work for your child's sleep routine and first move between rooms?
• Additional support. Deepening the impact for children facing barriers was a January 2026 priority. Discuss how individual strategies would translate into your child's daily activities.
• Holiday cover. Bank holidays and the Christmas period interrupt the year-round opening pattern. Families needing care then will need another arrangement.

This suits families who value learning through practical experiences and close coordination between home and nursery. The January 2026 picture combines shadow play, cooking and outings with planned care routines. For parents of children needing additional support, the individual strategies and continuing priority to deepen their impact deserve equal attention.