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Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth

Severn House, 17 Enterprise Way, London SW18 1FZ
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The nursery is not only safe and well-organised but also full of love, laughter, and learning.M C(Mother of Child)
Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth, London
Overall, the nursery is well managed, structured, and committed to high-quality care.L E(Mother of Child)
Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth, London
My children always have a great day filled with fun and are eager to go back to nursery.A L(Mother of Child)
Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth, London

Abacus Ark Wandsworth is a warm and inspiring day nursery providing high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 6 months to 5 years within the tranquil Riverside Quarter.

With beautifully designed learning spaces and a caring, experienced team, the nursery provides a safe, nurturing, and homely environment where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and thrive. Strong partnerships with families and a carefully planned settling-in process help children feel secure...  

Funding & Fees

Fees range from £710.63 + per month

Standard Day: 8am to 6pm

Extended Day: 7:30am to 6:30pm

Minimum 3 days attendance
Open Monday to Friday, 50 weeks per year, excluding bank holidays.

The nursery closes for two weeks during the Christmas and New Year period.

Contact Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Ilaria (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 85

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 & Christmas

Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth Reviews (54)

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Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth has 54 reviews.

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Review from R E (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter is 6 weeks into joining Abacus Ark in Wandsworth and the overall experience has totally exceeded our expectations. She has always been so happy and excited to go (even from week 1!) and even on her days off I can tell she is disappointed when she is getting in the pram and she isn't being taken to nursery!

The educators have been so nurturing and accommodating with settling her in - they have gone above and beyond to help her get used to sleeping there which means she is happy and well-rested when we pick her up in the evening which makes returning to work after maternity leave that little bit easier! Communication is phenomenal and nothing is ever too much trouble - they really do care deeply about the children they look after. So pleased with our decision to send her to Abacus Ark, I can't wait to keep watching her thrive and develop over the next few months.

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Review from Emma N (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Couldn't be happier with Abacus Ark. My 2-year-old daughter loves the staff and the range of activities they do with the kids is amazing. We get regular updates and photos which is so reassuring that they are having fun. Their communication with parents is fantastic. The soft play is great and they take them for walks by the river and to nearby playgrounds so I definitely feel she gets enough exercise too. All of this great peace of mind as a full-time working mum!

In terms of value for money, nothing is cheap here but I still think they have competitive rates compared to other nurseries in the area.

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Review from C H (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend Abacus Ark highly enough! The staff here are simply wonderful, truly caring and dedicated teachers who go above and beyond. It is a pleasure to see my child running to them every morning.
One of the standout features is the incredible range of extracurricular activities they offer (music, drama, playball...).
The soft play area is another fantastic aspect of the nursery and the fact that parents can use it after hours is a huge bonus.
They also organize weekend events for parents, which are an amazing opportunity to meet and connect with other families.

Thank you, Abacus Ark team, for everything you do!

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Review from Stephanie D (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Cannot rate Abacus Ark Nursery highly enough!

My daughter has attended Abacus since she was 14 months old and absolutely loves it. The teachers are incredible and have real passion for their jobs. The curriculum is outstanding and is over and above any other nursery in the area.

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Review from Celine M (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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My 4-year-old son has been going to Abacus Ark since he was 9 months old and it’s been fantastic to see him grow, develop and flourish throughout those years. It is like a family nursery - where everyone knows each other - with a strong international dimension. The staff are absolutely outstanding, friendly, highly competent and going above and beyond to help and care for our children. They - as well as the management - however do not take anything for granted and are always seeking to improve, introduce new activities, outdoor trips and take parents’ feedback onboard. Yoga, drama, forest school, music, play ball, walks to the park... a lot of activities to ensure children are always entertained and having fun. I can’t recommend Abacus Ark enough.

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Review from G N (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Loving it since day one! Great team, good support, our kids loved it since day one, they have all the extra activities included like yoga, playball, drama, forest school which makes it stand out from other nurseries.
A great soft play area, spend a lot of time in the park.

Very happy parents and kids.

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Review from Heather N (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been at Abacus Ark Wandsworth for just over a year now. We absolutely love the nursery and most importantly our daughter is so happy here! The teachers and nursery staff are wonderful and take unique care of each child. Our daughter has built wonderful relationships with the staff. They put a lot of thought into the activities and learning and really focus on the well-being, inclusion and development of the children. The care feels very personal and we couldn’t be happier that we chose Abacus Ark for our little girl! Being outside/physical play is important to us and even though they don’t have a garden they make a lot of effort to take the children outside. In addition they have their own soft play so even when weather isn’t ideal the children still have a great area to run around.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter (aged 2) started at Abacus Ark in January and from a very smooth settling-in period up to now it has been the most wonderful and positive experience for her. The staff are all so kind and nurturing and go out of their way to personally connect with your child. Through the regular updates you get through the app you can see that the children are happy and relaxed. The teachers are very creative in bringing out new activities, crafts and games for them to play and learn from. Her confidence, language and additional language development as well as social skills have developed so well and quickly in these past few months. We also love all the extra activities brought into the week from music class to playball, yoga and drama exposing her to so much more. The soft play at the nursery is also a fabulous addition to the facilities. We couldn't be happier with our first nursery experience. Abacus Ark is a real gem of the area.

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Abacus Ark Nursery since she was 14 months old and is now three years old. I am genuinely impressed by all the staff, especially the nursery teachers. They care for children and also make sure to share all the information with parents and take feedback on board. The nursery has a lot of extra curriculum like yoga, music, and drama classes that stood out for me from other surrounding nurseries, as well as an indoor-themed play space that children enjoy so much. I visited four nurseries in the area before choosing Abacus Ark, and after two years, I feel happy with my choice and trusting the gut feeling I had when I picked this nursery. I highly recommend Abacus Ark Nursery to all new parents!

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Review from B C (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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The nursery takes parents' suggestions and acts on it.
They organise monthly parent meet-ups so we can build a community within the nursery.

They communicate regularly about the development of the children.

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Review from G D (Father of Child) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter loves it here and she’s flourishing.

The teachers are committed and genuinely care about their pupils. Communication from the owners is good and they take care to create the right value proposition.

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Review from Tim I (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been here since she was a baby and is just about to finish after almost 4 years.
We can't speak highly enough about them. They were great during lockdown, offering things online, discounting payments and delivering food.
Our daughter gets on really well with her teachers, who are so friendly and caring.
They have an app on which they add photos and updates about activities on a daily basis, helping us to feel connected to what's going on.
Recently, there was a 'graduation' ceremony for the preschool class. The staff had gone to so much effort to make it an occasion, complete with decorations, gowns, a buffet and a video montage of all the children. I don't mind admitting I found it quite emotional and it was clear how much the teachers cared, as they were also showing emotion at having to say goodbye to this year's group.

Their fees are reasonable but we have never felt the service is anything less than fantastic. I would recommend to anyone.

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Review from Lizzie I (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been at Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth since she was 1 year old and now leaves, 3 years later, to start school in September. Our experience of the nursery has been nothing but excellent. All the staff care about the children so much and go above and beyond to create a community with the parents. We’ve loved parent brunches and the preschool graduation this year was just the best and most thoughtful thing ever. Thank you a much for taking such great care of our little girl, who always bounces out of nursery having had the best day with Playball and drama classes and music and soft play and more - we’re really going to miss Abacus Ark.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our son joined the nursery this year, and we found the team and place to be friendly and engaging.
They have thought of all elements of engagement for our little one and are continuing to grow the opportunities the children and families using their services have.

Our son settled quickly and thoroughly enjoys his time there.

Reply from Parent Experience Team, at Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth

Thank you very much for your comments, and in particular, that your son is enjoying himself at Abacus Ark. We strive to make the settling-in process as easy and comfortable as possible, and it's lovely to see how settled the children become. Our curriculum, including activities related to...  

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Review from Marleen E (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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Abacus nursery has been amazing for my little girl. The preschool is so active - providing forest school experiences, rugby, drama, dance, cooking, soft play, and various learning activities (reading, show and tell, etc) that my daughter comes home tired but so happy and looking forward to the next day. Her preschool teacher has been exceptional with her (a real parent partnering experience). I could not recommend it more highly. The nursery is almost next door to the park and unlike other nurseries, they make it an objective to give the kids outdoor running around time every single day, unless really bad weather when they take them to their amazing soft play space (beautifully constructed all connected climbing, bridges, slides etc).

Reply from Parent Experience Team, Parent Experience Manager at Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth

We are very happy to receive your feedback - thank you! Your daughter certainly immerses herself in all we have to offer and we're glad to be able to offer the children a wide range of activities. It's so important to us that the children get fresh air every day and the chance to run and play...  

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Review from K F (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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Abacus Ark Nursery School has been a wonderful place for our daughter since she started going to nursery at 12-months. Six months on, we have watched her develop so much from all the wonderful planned activities and super helpful staff at Abacus Ark. She absolutely loves going to nursery in the week. Many thanks to the great team at Abacus Ark - we'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a nursery in the area.

Reply from Parent Experience Team, Parent Experience Manager at Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth

Thank you very much for your review. It has been our pleasure caring for your daughter and we have loved watching her develop so much. Our activities are designed to help children grow in many different ways and so it's nice to receive your feedback. Thank you for entrusting her care to us and we look forward to more years of watching her grow!

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Review from Pandora P (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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Incredible nursery! They have looked after my little boy since he was 1 and my second baby will join in November. Other friends and family comment on how well-behaved and clever my little boy is. I know that the majority of this is down to the nursery. He absolutely loves it there and is incredibly happy. I can’t recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Anthony Ioannou, Managing Director at Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth

Thank you for your review. We love having your little boy at the nursery and are so glad that your friends and family are impressed with his behaviour and learning. As you know, we like to work in collaboration with our parents so we can value and nurture each individual child’s development and we...  

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Review from Lisa N (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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We couldn’t be happier with Abacus Ark! Our daughter absolutely loves her teachers and has made so many friends there. Since joining, she has become so much more confident and learnt skills such as manners, sharing, counting, and reading. She always comes home and tells about activities such as yoga, rugby, drama, baking, etc. The only downside is that there is no outdoor space, however, they go on outings most afternoons and have just built an incredible soft play! We will be registering our newborn later this year.

Reply from Parent Experience Team, Parent Experience Manager at Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth

Thank you for your review. We are delighted your daughter has made so many friends at Abacus Ark and it is wonderful watching her learn new skills. We believe that confidence grows with independence and we are certainly seeing that with your little girl. Our extended experience lessons are a big...  

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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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Overall I have had an excellent experience with Abacus - my son settled in very easily and loves going in every day. The teachers are very friendly and approachable with great communication received.

Reply from Parent Experience Team, Parent Experience Manager at Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth

Thank you for your review. We are so glad your son had a smooth settling-in period, it is so important to get this right as it sets the tone for a positive experience throughout a child’s time at the nursery. We are very proud of our staff and are glad you find them to be friendly and approachable....  

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Review from Mario G (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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From what I saw when I visited other nurseries and I know from other parents, I am 100% confident I chose the right nursery for my kids. The attitude of the teachers is outstanding and every time I had to discuss with the management I had no issue sorting things out. Every individual I met and I interacted with showed me professionalism, passion for their job, and respect. Could I ask for more? It seems I can! The nursery organised plenty of activities such as drama classes, yoga, music, rugby...I still remember the day I saw my daughter doing an amazing yoga position with less than 2 years! I also like they go outside for walks and to the park, it is amazing how they manage to get them all in a perfect line, holding hands and behaving like they never do at home! Last but not least, my daughter and my son both haven't had a single day when they cried dropping them or picking them up. What else can I ask for?

Reply from Parent Experience Team, Parent Experience Manager at Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth

Thank you for your review. We are so happy you feel you chose the right nursery for your children and that you found our staff to be professional and respectful. We are very proud of our teachers’ passion for their jobs, we search very hard to find the best practitioners and are very proud of them....  

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Simona P Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2022
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Simona is the Nursery Manager at our Wandsworth nursery and a valued member of the Abacus Ark team. Originally from Italy, she studied Educational Sciences at university before gaining hands-on experience in a bilingual outdoor nursery in Prague.

After moving to London, Simona began working in a baby room, where she developed a strong passion for early years education. Since joining Abacus Ark three years ago, she has progressed through several roles, including Senior Key Teacher and Third in Charge, before stepping into her current position as Deputy Manager. Her experience across multiple settings has given her a well-rounded understanding of early childhood development and a strong connection to the Abacus Ark community.

Simona is known for her calm, kind, and supportive approach. She takes pride in being a secure and reassuring presence for children, helping them build confidence, curiosity, and independence as they grow.

In recognition of her dedication and impact, Simona was named a finalist for Deputy Nursery Manager of the Year 2025 at the National NMT Nursery Awards. She plays an important role in supporting her team and maintaining the high standards of care and education that families expect at Abacus Ark.

Sky . Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2015
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Sky is Deputy Manager at Abacus Ark Wandsworth and one of the longest-standing members of the team, having been with the nursery since 2015. She began her journey as an apprentice and, through dedication, continued learning, and hands-on experience, has progressed into a key leadership role within the setting.

Over the years, Sky has developed both her knowledge and confidence, becoming a reliable and trusted presence for children, families, and colleagues. She has completed her qualifications alongside her work, demonstrating a strong commitment to her professional development and to the early years sector.

Sky plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery, working closely with the management team to maintain high standards of care and education. She is known for her consistent, caring approach and her ability to build strong, positive relationships with both children and staff.

Her long-standing commitment to Abacus Ark reflects the values of stability, dedication, and high

Charlotte Job Title: Senior Key Teacher Joined: 2023
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Charlotte is a Senior Key Teacher at our Wandsworth nursery and has been part of the Abacus Ark team since October 2023. She joined after graduating from the University of Portsmouth with a BA (Hons) in Childhood and Youth Studies.

After relocating from Hampshire to London, Charlotte began her journey at Abacus Ark as an Assistant in the preschool room. She soon discovered a passion for working with younger children and transitioned into toddler and baby rooms, where she has continued to develop her skills and confidence.

Charlotte is known for her caring and attentive approach, supporting each child’s individual development through thoughtfully planned activities and responsive care. She particularly enjoys working with babies, helping them build early relationships, develop confidence, and feel secure in their environment.

She also values building strong partnerships with families, offering reassurance and support as children settle into nursery life. Charlotte plays an important role in creating a nurturing and engaging environment where every child can thrive.

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