Many thanks again for all of your recommendations.

We will be going to visit a couple more of these.

We went to the open day at Asquith nurseries yesterday, whilst the staff appeared to be really nice, the run down state of the nursery left us feeling very depressed. Thank goodness there are many options out there!!

Thank you [b]pie81[/b] for the recommendation.

Bertrum House Nursery is based on Rowfant Road in a huge, bright church hall. We are really lucky to have a fantastic outdoor learning space which is partly covered by a canopy so we are out whatever the weather!

We work had to get to know our children and their families and our excellent staff are experts at supporting young children through their first discoveries. Children start with us aged 2.5 years and attend for three, four or five mornings. At this age, we also have an option of a full day (until 3pm) on a Wednesday. The September after the children's fourth birthday, they move to our Pre-Reception class and attend for five mornings with the option of up to three afternoons.

We are having an open day on Monday 8th June from 1.30pm until 3.30pm and we have showrounds every Thursday morning. We would love to meet you and to show you around.

To book into the Open Afternoon or arrange a showround, please contact our school office on: 020 8774051

We look forward to meeting you.

http://www.bertrumhouseschool.co.uk
office@bertrumhouseschool.org.uk

Hi,
We deliver Sporty minis sessions weekly at all six Eveline day school nurseries, and we love the staff and children. Worth checking them out!

http://evelinedayschool.com/our-nurseries/

Good Luck!

I think we are pretty well served by some fantastic nurseries in the Balham area, but, like the previous posters, my recommendation would also have to be Oaktree Nursery on Ramsden Road. All of my children (including the one that is still there!) have just loved their time at Oaktree. The range of activities that the children do is huge - yoga, music and drama, sport, cookery, lots and lots of art, Spanish, community walks, as well as conventional pre-literacy and numeracy learning - but as almost all of these activities are play-based, the children never feel pressurised or pushed; they just have fun and are stimulated and interested. There is also a lot of free play and my children have formed some wonderful friendships at Oaktree that have lasted long after they have left and have gone to different schools. The staff is fab too - often very well qualified and, most importantly, really kind and nurturing (my children have loved their teachers!) I could go on, but I realise that choosing a nursery or school is a personal choice, so the best I can suggest is to visit Oaktree for yourself or look at their website if you're interested: http://www.oaktreenurseryschool.com). Good luck!

Oaktree looks great thank you.

We were very happy with Oaktree nursery on Ramsden Rd, just opposite Balham library/Waitrose. Lovely, highly qualified staff, go have a look. Our second child will start there in September.

Hi Nicola

Thanks for the message. Sadly, Clapham South is too far from where we would like to be.
Good luck with the opening.

Hi LP73

We are opening The Fruity Tree Nursery in September, offering morning sessions between 9.30am - 12.30pm. The nursery is located in the Church of Ascension Hall on Malwood Road.

We have 2 open days next month - 13 and 20 June - if you would like to come and have a look around. Our head teacher, Vicki Wilberforce-Ritchie (who is Montessori trained) will also be there to answer any questions you may have.

There's more information on our website but please drop me an email if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment at our open mornings.

nichola@fruitytree.co.uk
[url]http://www.fruitytree.co.uk[/url]

Yes we are looking for a nursery school for aged 2+ Does anyone have knowledge of Northcote House nursery?

Sounds like you're looking for a nursery school rather than a daycare nursery?

If so, the ones I have most seen recommended are Marmalade Caterpillar (Boundaries Road), Wainwright Montessori (Chestnut Grove) and Oaktree (Ramsden Road). Also the nursery school of Bertrum House gets good reviews I think. I've only visited Marmalade Caterpillar and Wainwright but they both seemed great.

Little Learners is great for a younger age child - my child goes and loves it. It's smaller and less formal than a nursery school, and with slightly shorter sessions, so if you think your child isn't quite old enough for nursery school it could be a good option.

Thank you - we will take a look at the new recommendations too.

Little Learners is also great! We offer structured play sessions for toddlers aged from 15-30 months.

Located between the commons in SW11 we are fully OFSTED registered, open from 9.30-12 during the term times and offer either 3 or 2 mornings sessions each week.

Michelle
Little Learners
www.claphamlearners.com

Hi there, just to add that I second what Bensmum said about Stepping Stones on Elmfield road. My daughter started in February as a baby and the staff there is very kind and lovely. She's so happy each time we drop her off. They're also very accommodating with what you want your lo to have for lunch or tea, even if they have to prepare something else.

We couldn't be happier!

Good luck.

Thank you so much for your feedback everyone it is so useful.

There is another Montessori in Balham called Nighingale 2 and it's located on Weir Road - any feedback for there??

Also does anyone have knowledge of Northcote House nursery?

Many thanks

[url]http://www.little-starlings.co.uk/[/url]

Highly rate this nursery with its lovely staff and cosy atmosphere but it runs for just under 2 hours, so not sure if this is what you are after. My little one started at 19 months.