Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington

35 Sutherland Square, Sutherland House, Kennington, London SE17 3EE
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  • Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington, London
This Magic Roundabout Nursery undertakes a vibrant approach to pre-school learning, focusing on all key areas of emotional, social and physical development.

Clean, fun and stimulating environment
Qualified, competent and caring staff
Secure access
5 days a week, 52 weeks a year

MRN believes in the 'shared care' of children whereby parents work in partnership and contribute to the shared information between home and nursery.

Parent's involvement is critical to their child's care and early learning, so staff are always on hand to discuss concerns, suggestions or queries.

They are fully committed to regular communication between parent and the child's key worker; in addition parents have full access to their child's personal file as well as a daily report sheet.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alexandra Xinidou (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 31

Total Places for Children

  • 102

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • *Please be advised that the minimum booking is 2 days per week (we don't do half days)
    0-3 years: RATES PER SESSION - £70.31
    3-5 years: RATES PER SESSION - £65.21

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-19:00
    Tuesday 07:30-19:00
    Wednesday 07:30-19:00
    Thursday 07:30-19:00
    Friday 07:30-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington Reviews (57)

8.8

Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.769) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington has 57 reviews.

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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attended MRN Kennington; the older from the age of 2.5 until she started school; the younger from the age of 1 to just after she turned 3. It is a warm, nurturing environment, and I strongly felt that that ethos was in the nursery's DNA, and instilled from the top down. They are at
the heart of a caring community and both my children and I felt very happy there.
Reply from Aaron Jamaal, Marketing Coordinator at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington
Thank you! that is awesome to hear. Knowing that we are a part of the journey for both your children's growth alongside yourself is a great honor. We appreciate the kind words shared. It is so…read more
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Review from Santiago D (Father of Child) published on 24 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fully recommend it, we had our kid at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington for 2+ years and we feel so lucky to have had such a good experience. The staff, from management to the rooms, have always been very attentive, making sure we understood the development of our kid, how they were developing and
how we could tackle the challenges we were facing.
And our kid was also very happy to go in, running into their room the moment they were inside the nursery. We were also lucky to meet a lot of parents who have helped us build a community for our little person.
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Review from Annabel S (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We loved this nursery so much. The staff are so friendly and really made our daughter feel at home there. They always keep us updated with regular pictures on the app so we can see what she's up to. They're also really flexible and accommodating and made the nursery transition really easy. Very sad
to be moving away from the area and having to find a new nursery.
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Review from Kat H (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery with a bunch of wonderful people running it. I always knew my little guy was looked after, in each room he always formed a new wonderful close relationship with a staff member and the head of the nursery was always there to support him. My little one attended from 7 months old until
3.5 years old and I can't recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from F A (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I do recommend this nursery. It is a very busy one with long operating hours. The management team are very friendly and are always accessible and they solve the problems. The staff are good. My daughter joined them for two and half years and she developed a lot there. I was feeling very safe. They serve
Halal food which was a big advantage.
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Review from Marcia B (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am really happy with Magic Roundabout Nursery. This is my 3rd child attending. I love how the staff cater to each child's individual needs especially during settling periods or transitions. The staff are very informative about your child's day and always keep you up to date with their development.
This is a really good nursery with a good management team who I will recommend to all, which I do often.
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Review from R Q (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My kids went there several years ago and they really enjoyed it. I didn’t have one problem. My son is now in the baby room and he settling in just fine. The one thing I would say is if they could let the babies do more activities, not just Fridays.
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Review from Mike S (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really impressed when we came for an open day with our eldest. The manager was very clear on their philosophy and the development of the children. A lot of the way the nursery was set up made sense and all our questions and any concerns were answered. The rooms are well-equipped with a lot of variety
of activities. The staff and helpers really do seem to care for the children and our kids have taken too many of them. Food is also great from what I can tell. The best testament is that our kids are always very happy to go to nursery and almost always come home with a big, tired smile.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Manager at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington
We are glad to hear that you have found our rooms to be well-equipped with a variety of activities and that you have noticed the care and dedication of our staff. Our top priority is to provide a…read more
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Review from Yuju C (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy has been joining Magic Roundabout Nursery for about a year now, he loves everyone there and he has developed lots of living skills.
Always happy and sometimes even doesn't want to go home.
Staff pay lots of attention to all children as parents we are very happy and confident to leave our child
to learn Magic Roundabout. Thank you.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Manager at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington
Dear Yuju, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and we are so glad to hear that your child has had a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing our nursery and for your…read more
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is developing so much since he started here. The staff are amazing, they always have a smile ready for you and cuddles for your little one. The baby room is very well equipped and recently refurbished, it is a very safe place for the little ones to crawl, explore and move around.
Really recommended.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Manager at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington
We are delighted to hear that our nursery has exceeded your expectations and that your son is happy and well taken care of here. Thank you for leaving such a kind review and for your continued…read more
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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our baby started at twelve months in the baby room - the staff are very experienced and he settled in well within six weeks. Our toddler now has good connections with the staff in his room and is developing in confidence. He's always really happy when we see him playing even at the end of a long day.
There is a good variety of food offered throughout the day, cots for young ones to sleep in and a small outdoor playground on site.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Manager at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington
Your positive review is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff at the nursery. We are so glad to hear that you and your child have had a great experience with us. Thank you for…read more
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending for six months. Staff have been wonderful helping him to adjust and he is very happy there. There is a lovely family feel - he seems to be known by all the staff.
Really great outside play area - much bigger than other nurseries in the area.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Coordinator at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington
We are delighted to hear that you and your child have had a wonderful experience at our nursery. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support. Thank you for…read more
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Review from Patricia P (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started this nursery a few months ago. He left a previous nursery for various reasons. We absolutely love Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington. We have had no reservations from the beginning. Our son settled in very quickly and he doesn't even wave goodbye, he's so excited to be there. Management
are fantastic and very friendly. The staff in the baby room are wonderful. Trained for a high standard and you can see they want to be there. Low attrition rates and great value for what you pay. I would 1000% recommend this nursery to other parents and any future child of ours will definitely be enrolled here.
Thank you for reassuring us and looking after our son.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Coordinator at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington
Dear Patricia, your kind words about our nursery mean a lot to us and we're so glad to hear that you and your child have had a positive experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave a…read more
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Review from Kayleigh J (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started three days a week at the beginning of November (11 months old) He has settled in so well and has been looked after amazingly by all the wonderful staff. I feel so at ease and comfortable when I have to leave him each morning. Would recommend it to all my mummy friends.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Coordinator at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington
Dear Kayleigh, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review for our nursery. We're thrilled to hear that you and your child have had a great experience with us and we appreciate…read more
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Review from J F (Father of Child) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been really super for our son. They managed transition away from us well and also his transition from the baby room to the pre-toddlers group.
The atmosphere is warm and friendly and offers him stimulation that we can't in our flat. He seems genuinely happy to go in.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Coordinator at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington
Your positive review means a lot to us and we're thrilled to hear that you and your child have had a great experience at our nursery. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for your…read more
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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is so happy at Magic Roundabout Nursery - a year in, and he’s still excited in the morning to go play and learn with his friends and carers, who get hugs on arrival. When we collect him, he is buzzing around the playground, having such fun! We have to persuade him to come home for dinner sometimes.
He has flourished during his time at Magic Roundabout Nursery. Staff are friendly, caring and approachable. We love the large outside area for children to safely play in all year round.
Reply from Janice Johnson, Parent Services Assistant at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington
Dear Louise, we are so grateful for your kind words. Thank you for sharing your review with us and the community.
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Review from Tamesha B (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I never write reviews about anything but my son has been at this nursery for 2 years and I’m in love with the nursery! At first, I was weary about the lack of representation and diversity but over the past year the staff has really diversified. I can tell the staff actually care about children, from
the baby room to the preschool room the staff are amazing. No exaggeration I feel like I hit the jackpot with this nursery, they have taken my child and transformed him, I owe a lot of my parenting to the nursery lol! The Manager and Deputy Manager really know what they’re doing and I’ll be low-key upset if they don't get an outstanding Ofsted rating!
Reply from Janice Johnson, Parent Services Assistant at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington
Dear Tamesha B, we are so grateful for your kind words. Thank you for sharing your review with us and the community.
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Review from Leon C (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would highly recommend Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington. Great value for 5 days a week; especially considering the opening hours (7.30am-7pm) for 51 weeks a year!
Our son has developed and learnt a lot at Magic Roundabout Nursery. All the staff are energetic and caring; the whole nursery has a
great community feel, even between the classes.
We get daily feedback (on app and in person on collection) on how our son has eaten, slept and played which is a great help in the earlier years. Food is healthy, diverse and plentiful.
We love the internal outdoor play area that is safe and secure. The outside play area and building can appear a little tired in places, but it’s solid, clean, warm and well maintained - a reflection of its many years of reliable service. Large spacious classrooms with reasonable class sizes.
Nicely situated on a quiet residential road between Walworth and Kennington.
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Review from Nana A (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery. Both my little girls attend and have learnt so much. Key workers give good end of day feedback on children's day. Playground could be updated and have more outdoor play equipment. But kids have fun either way
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Review from Marina T (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since our son has been at the nursery the staff have been great with us and our son. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for nursery. They are so accommodating, there's a sense of community and they are always so positive around the kids. They also have a variety of food on their
menus, my son has really gone out of his comfort zone to try new foods.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.769)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.769) out of 10 for Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.726 for Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington is calculated as follows: ( (63 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.726
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.043 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington is based on 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.7
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 102 number of registered child places is 20.4. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.4 = 0.343
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Alexandra

Alexandra Xinidou

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

Alexandra started at MRN in 2017. She holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Development. She really believes in a child’s curiosity, and environment as the second educator and in creating critical thinkers that will make a change in the society of tomorrow, happy children mean happy adults.

Laura

Laura Williams

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2008

Laura started at MRN in 2008. She holds a Level 3 qualification in childcare and education. She believes in the significance of establishing a secure and engaging environment that can foster children's confidence to play, learn and acquire essential skills for their future lives.

Frequently Asked Questions about Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington

What is the Age Range of Children that Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington accepts?

Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington Open?

Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington is open: Monday 07:30-19:00, Tuesday 07:30-19:00, Wednesday 07:30-19:00, Thursday 07:30-19:00, Friday 07:30-19:00.

How many Children does Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington have capacity for?

Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington has capacity for a total of 102 Children.

How far is Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington to the centre of London?

2.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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