Little Strides Nursery

Play, natural materials and a garden shaped around the seasons give Little Strides Nursery in Roehampton its character. Children aged 3 months to 5 years can attend, with learning built around play and exploration.

No Ofsted inspection has been published for this setting yet. The practical attractions are a personalised settling plan, meals prepared by an onsite chef and an app connecting parents with staff.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework for learning through play: children explore their surroundings, develop friendships and begin making sense of the world. Activities are adapted to children's individual pace, rather than expecting everyone to progress together.

Open-ended toys and natural materials support that approach, giving children resources to explore in different ways. Outdoor play is part of the offer, and the garden changes with educational themes and the seasons. This gives the outdoor space a role in learning, alongside play.

Settling starts with a personalised plan agreed with parents. Short visits build towards a full day, with a week recommended for the adjustment. A dedicated key carer supports the process, giving the child a consistent person to get to know.

The EY family app, provided through EYWorks, combines activity updates, photographs and messages to staff with nursery news and payment management. It gives parents a practical channel for following their child's day and keeping in contact.

An onsite chef prepares meals and snacks, with seasonal menus certified by a children's dietician and provision for dietary and religious requirements. Parents must supply health, allergy and dietary information in writing before their child starts, then update it when circumstances change.

For children with SEND, the manager reviews their needs at admission and assesses whether the nursery can meet them. Medication requires parental consent; administration is recorded and parents are informed when medicine has been given.

Sessions and Attendance

Opening hours are 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery operates across the year, closing on public holidays and for one week at Christmas; additional designated closures may also apply.

Booked sessions cannot be swapped between days. Reducing attendance or ending a place requires at least four weeks' written notice, making a stable weekly pattern a practical consideration.

Getting There

The address is 5 Medfield Street, London, SW15 4JY. Bus links connect with Putney Station and Putney Heath / Green Man; free parking is nearby, and buggy storage is provided.

Funding and Paid Extras

Eligible children aged 9 months to 3 years receive 30 funded hours per week during term time, for 38 weeks per year. Children aged 3 to 4 receive 15 funded hours per week during term time, with an additional 15 hours per week for eligible working parents. Tax Free Childcare and childcare vouchers are accepted.

Fees depend on age and the childcare pattern. Current prices come in the nursery's written quotation; payments are monthly in advance. Enquiries can be made by telephone, email or the contact form, and applications use an online registration form.

• Settling pace. A week is recommended, with visits increasing gradually. At a tour, discuss how that plan would fit your child's routines and your return to work.
• Funded attendance. Funding is offered during term time. What would your intended pattern cost, including meals, snacks and non-food consumables during funded and private hours?
• Fixed bookings. Days cannot simply be exchanged, and reducing attendance requires four weeks' written notice. This matters for families whose working days change frequently.

Little Strides suits families seeking play-based care across the year, and those considering term-time funded attendance. Its clearest practical strengths are gradual settling, direct app communication and onsite food preparation. The fixed booking terms deserve attention alongside those attractions.