Little Forest Folk Wimbledon

19th Wimbledon Scout Hut, 106 Cottenham Park Road, London SW20 0SX
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  • Little Forest Folk Wimbledon, London
This exciting forest nursery offers Great Childcare in the Great Outdoors! Little adventurers get to discover the natural world around them, as they balance, climb & explore!

The nursery is currently rated GOOD by OFSTED (Sep ‘21) & provides the full EYFS curriculum whilst surrounded by nature! Children are observed and assessed as they would be in an indoor nursery setting. There is a focus on fun, play based, child led care with children learning all about the natural world.

Little Forest Folk Wimbledon has the exclusive use of a 2 acre outdoor space in the heart of Wimbledon Common. Children enjoy climbing trees and slacklines, using the mud kitchen or running around the meadow. The site also benefits from a fire pit for Wild Cooking Fridays and a heated yurt for nap times! Other facilities on camp include a log circle for meal times, handwashing stations, and forest toilets/nappy change.

Children start their day at the indoor space for a hearty breakfast. Once they are dressed in their waterproofs they hop on the minibus for the short drive to the green space, where they head off for an adventure walk into the forest! The children’s imaginations lead the day's activities as natural play prompts are created around little ones interests and ideas. Lunch and snacks are served in the forest and then the children head back for more play time, before enjoying a home cooked dinner in the indoor space.

Little Forest Folk adhere to a staff to child ratio of 1:4, to help uphold high standards of care, safety & education. This applies to all ages & at all stages of the day.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Poppy Franks (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Total Places for Children

  • 32

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Days, 8am - 6pm, £116.82 per day

  • Fee are annualised and charged monthly.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, Inset Days & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • There is some parking available directly outside the 19th Wimbledon Scout Hut, or in the nearby streets. Please be considerate of the neighbours in this residential area.


    For later drop off at the forest space, there is a car park available at the end of Barham road, SW20 0ET for all day parking at their forest site meeting point.

Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Reviews (10)

9.9

Little Forest Folk Wimbledon has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.867) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Alex S (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at LFF for 2 years now and its the best decision we have made. The benefits they get from being in an outdoor setting has meant she has blossomed into a nature loving, inquisitive, physically very strong and able girl. The staff are consistently caring, nurturing, educating and
they really know a lot about each child and form a very strong bond. The communication and organisation from the manager and head office has been worlds apart from the traditional nursery we were at before. We cannot fault it and look forward to sending our other daughter there.
Reply from Little ForestFolk, Admin at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. It's been a real privilege to be part of your daughter's journey over the past two years and to see her thrive in the outdoor environment - growing into…read more
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Review from Olivia S (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wimbledon Forest Folk is the most magical place! I can't recommend it enough, the staff, the activities, the meals, everything is faultless. Our daughter has loved her forest adventures. In terms of nursery settings, this is something special and the kids have the most fun filled days outside with their
peers and the amazing nursery educators. We are so grateful!
Reply from Little ForestFolk, Admin at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon
Thank you for your truly lovely words! We're over the moon to hear how much your daughter has enjoyed her time with us. It's a joy to see her thrive in the forest, and your kind feedback means so much…read more
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Review from Liz P (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our kids have been through Little Forest Folk in Wimbledon. It really has been the most incredible experience for them. My youngest is about to leave to go to school and it's hard to say goodbye to this incredible setting. The kids are encouraged to be adventurous, inquisitive and kind. They learn
from the staff and each other in such an important way that isn't possible in the four walls of a traditional nursery and they seem to get less sickness bugs and general illness. For any prospective parents this a wonderful nurturing first experience of childcare and education. It's the best investment we have made to date. Thank you to the incredible staff for your dedication and care. In the depths of winter, keeping little hands warm and mind involved, to the heat of summer, endlessly applying suncream, while providing water play and fun in shady spots. You have been wonderful! We will be back for holiday camps for certain.
Reply from Little ForestFolk, Admin at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon
Thank you so much for this lovely review of our Wimbledon nursery! It's wonderful to hear that all of the benefits of outdoor learning have really influenced both of your little ones' early years, and…read more
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Review from L Z (Father of Child) published on 24 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is happy there. We initially weren't sure how she would get on with an outdoor environment, but the team in Wimbledon helped her settle down really well. We are pleased with the staff ratios in Little Forest Folk Wimbledon and their communications are brilliant. Highly recommended.
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad to hear your little one has settled in well to forest life!
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Review from P F (Father of Child) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attended Little Forest Folk Wimbledon for two years and started school this September. The care he received was outstanding and the play and learning he was exposed to had such a massive impact on his social skills, his independence and emotional intelligence. He is doing so well at school,
teachers comment on how kind and caring he is to other children as well as how sociable he is, and this has a lot to do with the Little Forest Folk. He has so many wonderful memories of sawing, playing with mud and worms and he made such a wonderful group of friends who we still meet up with. Thank you so much for your hard work and making his time with you so magical.
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon
Thank you so much for your very kind review! We are so glad to hear that your little one had such magical experiences with us in the forest and we are so happy to hear how well he's getting on at big…read more
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Review from Alex M (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had such a great experience with this nursery. My daughter has been here for a year, continuing for another, and my son was here for a year before she joined.
Both loved the setting, the staff and the activities they do. Neither were bothered by the cold, in fact, they love icy days as they
enjoy the crunch on the ground and seeing ice.
They learn to enjoy self-directed play and imagination games. They adore being outside and are knowledgeable about nature (naming trees, plants and birds). They are also so much more physically able as tree climbing is a key activity and they do a lot of walking.
We were at another local nursery previously and this is better in every way.
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review - we are so happy your little ones have loved their time with Little Forest Folk, especially crunching through the forest on icy days - what lovely…read more
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Review from Ruth W (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Forest Folk Wimbledon is such a special place! The staff make base camp magical with lots of decorations, activities and obstacle courses. The team are brilliant especially the manager and staff member in Bunnies. They have so much energy and keep the children engaged all day. Our son has been
there for 1.5 years now and loves it, he comes home very happy each day.
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon
What a lovely review, thank you - we're so glad your little one is enjoying his days in the forest!
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Review from Edmund J (Father of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There always feels like a lot of pressure to get decisions right that relate to your child's well-being, choosing a childcare setting is one such decision and I'm so grateful that sending our son to Little Forest Folk Wimbledon has left us with no doubt whatsoever that we've chosen the best place for
him. The staff are incredible; they are compassionate and caring but work hard to make sure the children get a great education through diverse, practical activities while ensuring a degree of discipline and independence in everything that is done. The food provided is top-tier and very healthy and the communication is excellent. I would highly recommend it.
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon
We are so glad that you are happy with your decision for your little one to join us at Little Forest Folk - thank you for your lovely review!
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Review from H J (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son joined Little Forest Folk 1 year ago and we are very happy with the experience. The staff are caring and playful. My son really enjoyed the nursery and loves his Key Person very much. He truly builds resilient and independent characteristics from here. I like their unique natural environment,
mixed age and Child-led play very much. I highly recommend this place.
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon
We're delighted that your little one is flourishing at Little Forest Folk! Thank you for your review!
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Review from Sophie L (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If you want your child to thrive then this is the setting for them. I honestly can't speak highly enough about Little Forest Folk Wimbledon.
The key staff turnover is low, the staff-to-child ratio couldn't be better, and the operations that make this all possible are second to none. The updates we
receive are informative and helpful and demonstrate that they really know my child and understand his needs and how to get the best out of him.
The managers and rest of the team are always available to answer any queries or offer their advice, not to mention they are absolutely brilliant with the little ones.
I truly believe that to choose to spend your time outside come rain or shine, you must really love what you do and be passionate about the little people you work with.
My child is absolutely living his best life and I feel the outdoor setting and everything else that Little Forest Folk has to offer is really setting him up for a brilliant future. Thank you all!
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon
Thank you for your kind words - it's so great to hear that your little one is thriving in the forest!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.867)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.867) out of 10 for Little Forest Folk Wimbledon is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.867 for Little Forest Folk Wimbledon is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.867
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Forest Folk Wimbledon is based on 10 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 32 number of registered child places is 6.4, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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 (3)

Poppy

Poppy Franks

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2018

From growing up in the Hampshire countryside, Poppy has always enjoyed being outdoors, and she is fascinated by the way in which children can use nature to learn, play and explore.


Poppy has a degree in Early Childhood Studies and is a firm believer in the Little Forest Folk ethos of giving children the freedom to learn through play.

Olivia

Olivia

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

Olivia has always spent time outside, as a child she loved going to local parks, beaches and forests with her family (& still does!). This inspired her to do her Adventure Education degree where she learnt outdoor sports such as: kayaking, canoeing, sailing, skiing and rock climbing.


She now climbs regularly at different London climbing centres & her weekends are full of sport, anything from watching Crystal Palace in Selhurst or netball online.


She completed her PGCE at Canterbury and taught in South London for a few years. She is now undertaking her Level 2 forest school training. She is really interested in how the outdoors and forest school ethos can benefit children and their development.

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Lucy

Job Title: Third in Charge Joined: 2022

Lucy has a Primary Education degree, and her dissertation was on outdoor education.


She was a Brownie and Guide growing up and enjoyed camping and campfire singing with the Guides. She has been a Brownie leader for many years now.


Previously, she has worked with children in several different settings; including schools, holiday clubs and on a farm. Looking after the planet is important to her, she is making small changes to make a difference. When not at work, she enjoys gluten free baking, reading and sewing. She also likes walking in the countryside and spending time on her allotment.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Forest Folk Wimbledon

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Forest Folk Wimbledon accepts?

Little Forest Folk Wimbledon accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Open?

Little Forest Folk Wimbledon is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Little Forest Folk Wimbledon have capacity for?

Little Forest Folk Wimbledon has capacity for a total of 32 Children.

How far is Little Forest Folk Wimbledon to the centre of London?

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

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