Tons of Fun Childcare

In December 2025, songs, stories and growing independence shaped daily life at Tons of Fun Childcare: babies shared picture books with staff, while older children practised serving food and pouring drinks. Based at Bandon Hill Methodist Church in Wallington, it accepts children aged 6 to 60 months and has capacity for 97 children.

At its December 2025 inspection, Ofsted judged achievement, behaviour and routines, welfare, curriculum, inclusion and leadership to meet the expected standard, with safeguarding standards met and children making steady developmental progress. A later information-sharing action matters to the decision, alongside those findings.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care, bringing communication, physical development and social learning into the day.

In December 2025, babies explored animal sounds through picture books and practised walking and ball play. Older children counted through rhymes and solved problems with blocks. These were concrete ways to connect language and mathematics with play rather than treat them as separate lessons.

The preschool's open-plan space had been split into areas for younger and older children by December 2025. That arrangement gave individual activities clearer boundaries. Outdoor provision included resurfaced areas and more usable space; older children also heard stories outside and practised climbing and balancing.

Two limitations deserve equal attention. In December 2025, some toddlers disengaged during the group session before lunch, including children with additional needs. Babies' activities also needed more opportunities for creative exploration. Group participation and the youngest children's choices are therefore useful priorities for a visit.

In December 2025, staff used calm conversation and singing during nappy changes, while toddlers received help to express emotions. Older children practised serving meals and pouring drinks; babies began managing small personal-care tasks. Everyday routines provided opportunities to build independence.

Support arrangements in December 2025 included discussions with families, targeted plans and contact with outside professionals. Leaders also identified better use of visual prompts as a next step for children experiencing language delays. Families needing this support should consider how those plans translate into daily interactions.

Freshly prepared meals and snacks were part of daily life in December 2025, with systems for individual dietary needs. Staff also discussed healthy eating with children.

Ofsted's complaint outcome dated 24 July 2026 recorded a failure to meet some information and record-keeping requirements and required relevant information to be shared with families by 7 August 2026. The latest published position is that action, rather than a confirmed completion; the deadline has passed.

The address is Bandon Hill Methodist Church, Sandy Lane North, Wallington, SM6 8LA. Opening hours are 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, across the year, with closures for bank holidays and Christmas.

Those hours describe the opening window. They are useful for assessing whether the nursery day fits work and family commitments.

• Information sharing. The July 2026 action concerned communication with families. Ask what changed in response and whether completion has been confirmed.
• Baby exploration and toddler groups. December 2025 improvement priorities concerned babies' creativity and toddlers' engagement before lunch. During a visit, discuss the activities and group arrangements now used for both ages.
• Attendance and costs. The year-round opening window runs from 7.30am to 6.30pm. Which booking pattern would fit your family, and what would a written quotation cover for funding, meals and consumables?

Tons of Fun suits families seeking a year-round nursery with an early opening and evening closing time. Its December 2025 picture combines practical independence, songs and stories with specific weaknesses in baby exploration and toddler group activities. The later information-sharing action is a material consideration: understanding its outcome should be part of choosing this setting.