The nursery is not only safe and well-organised but also full of love, laughter, and learning.M C(Mother of Child)
Overall, the nursery is well managed, structured, and committed to high-quality care.L E(Mother of Child)
My children always have a great day filled with fun and are eager to go back to nursery.A L(Mother of Child)
The nursery is not only safe and well-organised but also full of love, laughter, and learning.M C(Mother of Child)
Overall, the nursery is well managed, structured, and committed to high-quality care.L E(Mother of Child)
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 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...
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 and confident from the very beginning. Government-funded childcare options are available for eligible families, supporting working parents.
The nursery follows a blended pedagogy approach, combining elements of the Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies within the EYFS framework. This child-centred approach promotes independence, creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning through meaningful play, exploration, and nurturing relationships.
The Abacus Ark FIRST Steps Curriculum supports the development of focus, independence, resilience, social understanding, and trustworthiness. Daily activities are planned around children’s interests, encouraging confidence, creativity, and a love for learning while preparing children for school.
The nursery offers a largely all-inclusive experience, with fees covering enriching learning opportunities, extracurricular activities, nappies, wipes, and essential daily care items.
All meals and snacks are provided daily. Children are offered breakfast each morning alongside two healthy snacks throughout the day. Lunch and tea are freshly prepared each day by food partners, Lune & Wild.
Children benefit from daily access to an on-site soft play area and regular visits to nearby Wandsworth Park, supporting physical development, outdoor exploration, and active learning experiences.
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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 55 reviews.
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...
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?
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....
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. We are glad your daughter enjoyed the activities provided by our external teachers and hope her expertise at yoga continues into adulthood! We agree, it is lovely to go outside everyday and see the changing seasons in the park and the children always come back with all sorts of interesting finds. We have loved having your daughter at the nursery and are delighted her brother is following in her footsteps and has become one of the newest members of our Abacus Ark family.
Our boys have been very happy at Abacus. The staff are so caring and kind and organise lots of fun activities during the week. I feel like they support the children really well at each stage from the baby room through to getting ready for primary school. Highly recommend!
Our boys have been very happy at Abacus. The staff are so caring and kind and organise lots of fun activities during the week. I feel like they support the children really well at each stage from the baby room through to getting ready for primary school. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your review. We have loved having your boys at Abacus Ark and it has been wonderful to see them develop and grow. We are so pleased you feel we support the children well through each stage. We find that our app really helps parents keep in touch with all the different aspects of their...
Thank you for your review. We have loved having your boys at Abacus Ark and it has been wonderful to see them develop and grow. We are so pleased you feel we support the children well through each stage. We find that our app really helps parents keep in touch with all the different aspects of their children’s development while they are at the nursery and the printed ‘Learning Journey’ they receive when they leave is not only useful but a lovely memory of their child’s early years. We very much look forward to continuing our connection with your family over the coming years.
The staff are amazing and a great place for my child to be. My child has learnt so much since being there and enjoys the activities. The food choices are good and it’s a safe environment.
The staff are amazing and a great place for my child to be. My child has learnt so much since being there and enjoys the activities. The food choices are good and it’s a safe environment.
Thank you very much for your review. We are so glad your child enjoys being at Abacus Ark; we certainly enjoy caring for your child.
My kid started nursery two months ago and I spent most of my days at the co-working space since you can use it for free and get free internet/coffee while meeting other parents. The staff coming in and out is very friendly so I actually look forward to dropping off and picking up my kid! Otherwise,...
My kid started nursery two months ago and I spent most of my days at the co-working space since you can use it for free and get free internet/coffee while meeting other parents. The staff coming in and out is very friendly so I actually look forward to dropping off and picking up my kid! Otherwise, you get updates through a phone app, a little bit like an online feed of your kid and it seems like he is having a blast every day. There is also sort of a recap of the day with data such as the number of wet nappies. What he has eaten and quantity, etc. Neat!
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you are finding our new parent space useful and that it is making things easier for you. We are enjoying seeing you every day. We are glad that you find our app useful in keeping you up to date with your child’s progress at the nursery. He certainly does...
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you are finding our new parent space useful and that it is making things easier for you. We are enjoying seeing you every day. We are glad that you find our app useful in keeping you up to date with your child’s progress at the nursery. He certainly does seem to be enjoying himself! It is so important that you know your child is happy and being well looked after so that you can focus on your other commitments. We look forward to watching your child’s development over the coming years and to sharing all that our parent space has to offer you.
After a short, unpleasant experience with another nursery, I found Abacus Ark Wandsworth and my child has been attending for the last 2 years and a half. She’s usually very happy there, talks about her friends, there’s a lot of classes, yoga, rugby, cooking, drama, dance that my child loves. They...
After a short, unpleasant experience with another nursery, I found Abacus Ark Wandsworth and my child has been attending for the last 2 years and a half. She’s usually very happy there, talks about her friends, there’s a lot of classes, yoga, rugby, cooking, drama, dance that my child loves. They call me immediately if something happened, if she falls etc, it’s been total peace of mind for me. There’s adequate structure regarding the daily activities, consistency, and relatively reduced staff turnover. They managed quite well during COVID in my opinion, keeping parents informed, closing only the minimum necessary, cleaning, etc. They innovate with the University events offering relevant chats about themes related to children’s nutrition, schools, mental health, etc. They helped and taught my child during toilet training, supporting this process, etc. And overall development as she’s a confident, happy child. Quite happy to be part of the community.
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you have found peace of mind with Abacus Ark. It has been a pleasure to watch your child make friends and participate with such enthusiasm in all the classes. We are glad that you are finding the university events helpful, we are getting a lot of...
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you have found peace of mind with Abacus Ark. It has been a pleasure to watch your child make friends and participate with such enthusiasm in all the classes. We are glad that you are finding the university events helpful, we are getting a lot of positive feedback from other parents about these and have more interesting topics pending. It is lovely that you now have a happy and confident child and we look forward to you being part of our Abacus Ark community over the coming years.
My daughter is happy, so I'm a happy mother! After a bad experience last year in Barnes, I didn't expect to find such a nice place for her. In addition, the parent area idea is excellent! I look forward to seeing it finished.
My daughter is happy, so I'm a happy mother! After a bad experience last year in Barnes, I didn't expect to find such a nice place for her. In addition, the parent area idea is excellent! I look forward to seeing it finished.
Thank you for your review. It has been wonderful watching your daughter flourish at Abacus Ark. She is growing in confidence every day and her key teacher tells me she is smiling and happy from the moment she arrives until home time! We hope you enjoy using our new Parent Space area to work, make connections with other parents and enjoy delicious food!
Excellent experience so far. The key workers are brilliant and have built an excellent bond with my baby. They regularly go outside. They update the app regularly. The Director resolves any issues quickly, I couldn’t be more impressed.
Excellent experience so far. The key workers are brilliant and have built an excellent bond with my baby. They regularly go outside. They update the app regularly. The Director resolves any issues quickly, I couldn’t be more impressed.
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you and your baby have had a positive start to your Abacus Ark experience. It is so important for the key teachers to form a strong bond with children during the settling-in process and in their early days and we are delighted you have found this to be...
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you and your baby have had a positive start to your Abacus Ark experience. It is so important for the key teachers to form a strong bond with children during the settling-in process and in their early days and we are delighted you have found this to be the case. We look forward to sharing all that Abacus Ark has to offer your family over the coming years.
Our 2 children have attended since October 2021. Our youngest 19 months on start date has absolutely flourished and is so well taught and cared for, he has really opened up socially thanks to the school. His teachers are so kind, they do everything they can to encourage and support his development...
Our 2 children have attended since October 2021. Our youngest 19 months on start date has absolutely flourished and is so well taught and cared for, he has really opened up socially thanks to the school. His teachers are so kind, they do everything they can to encourage and support his development in all areas. Our eldest is now 4, he absolutely loves it and so enjoys the varied classes and activities offered (cooking, yoga, music, rugby, drama). I feel they are providing him a good springboard for reception in September. The only downside is that the school does not have a dedicated outdoor play area but they definitely make up for it with walks to the park (which our oldest tells us about constantly!). They are also in the process of creating an indoor soft play space which we are really looking forward to. We look forward to another couple of years here with our youngest.
Thank you for your review. We have very much enjoyed welcoming you and your children to Abacus Ark and are delighted with the way they have settled in. We are very proud of our teachers and are happy to hear you find them kind and supportive. Our extended experience teachers are all very popular...
Thank you for your review. We have very much enjoyed welcoming you and your children to Abacus Ark and are delighted with the way they have settled in. We are very proud of our teachers and are happy to hear you find them kind and supportive. Our extended experience teachers are all very popular and we are glad to hear your son is enjoying what they have to offer! We do hope that we make up for not having an outdoor play area attached with our daily trips to the park, we find that the children love to explore nature and see the world outside the nursery. We are also very excited about our new play area, which should be completed soon and will provide another area for your boys to explore and learn.
We're extremely happy with the level of care that our daughter has received. We feel very comfortable leaving her there; she seems excited to arrive in the morning and is learning and developing quickly. The carers are excellent, communicative, and give plenty of feedback and reassurance. She's...
We're extremely happy with the level of care that our daughter has received. We feel very comfortable leaving her there; she seems excited to arrive in the morning and is learning and developing quickly. The carers are excellent, communicative, and give plenty of feedback and reassurance. She's currently potty-training and they have been very supportive of that. Overall we are very happy with our choice to send her to Abacus Ark and would recommend the nursery without hesitation.
Thank you for the review, we have loved watching your daughter’s progress and seeing how she is learning and developing. We are glad you are happy with the communication and reassurance we are able to provide and hope the potty training continues to go smoothly!
We have been a part of the Abacus Ark family for over five years now, with three of our children attending the nursery. We have always been so impressed by how friendly and professional the staff are. They approach each day enthusiastically and have always taken the time to focus on the individual...
We have been a part of the Abacus Ark family for over five years now, with three of our children attending the nursery. We have always been so impressed by how friendly and professional the staff are. They approach each day enthusiastically and have always taken the time to focus on the individual needs of each child, supporting us as a family and helping build confidence in our little ones.
Thank you for your kind review. We have loved having your children at the nursery and watching them develop and grow. We are so glad you feel we supported you as a family and that you found the staff to be friendly and professional. We think our staff are our greatest asset and love that they are so professional and caring about the children!
Been bringing the two kids for the last 3 years. Amazing staff, professional, and well organised. Daily review for the kids are received through the app and there is a new “community/parents” area which I love, to work and enjoy coffees!
Been bringing the two kids for the last 3 years. Amazing staff, professional, and well organised. Daily review for the kids are received through the app and there is a new “community/parents” area which I love, to work and enjoy coffees!
Thank you very much for your review. We are very pleased you are enjoying our new ‘work space’ area. It is already proving very popular with our parents!
My son started attending Abacus Ark Wandsworth in July 2020 when he was 8 months old. The settle-in process could not have been smoother or more natural. The communication with the management is very open and friendly. My son loves his teachers and peers and you can tell that the nursery...
My son started attending Abacus Ark Wandsworth in July 2020 when he was 8 months old. The settle-in process could not have been smoother or more natural. The communication with the management is very open and friendly. My son loves his teachers and peers and you can tell that the nursery environment is very calm and happy. The food menu is very complete and they eat healthy snacks throughout the day. We are very pleased with the experience at Abacus Ark and would highly recommend other parents to trust on Abacus Ark staff as they are amazing!
Thank you very much for your review. I am so pleased you find the communication at the nursery open and friendly, and the environment calm and happy. As a family-run nursery, we are able to listen to our parents and respond quickly to any concerns or suggestions. We love having your son with us and are glad he is so happy and has such a good relationship with his teachers and peers.
We love Abacus Ark and couldn’t be happier with the nursery. Our daughters have flourished under their care and truly enjoy going to nursery every day! The staff are fantastic. So kind, caring, and enthusiastic. They clearly adore the children and the children adore them. Both my children have been...
We love Abacus Ark and couldn’t be happier with the nursery. Our daughters have flourished under their care and truly enjoy going to nursery every day! The staff are fantastic. So kind, caring, and enthusiastic. They clearly adore the children and the children adore them. Both my children have been attending since they were 11 months old and love it. The nursery dealt with Covid-19 and everything it threw at them amazingly. I was initially concerned about there being no outside space but it isn’t an issue at all. The children visit the park daily and I believe they have more time playing outdoors in big open spaces than other nurseries with small outside spaces! We love it at Abacus Ark and highly recommend it! It is a gem of a nursery.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We have loved having both your girls at the nursery. We agree it is really beneficial for the children to go out and explore local green spaces every day, physical exercise is so important for a child’s development.
I have two girls in Abacus Ark, my 4yo has just left and my 18mo is still there. My 4yo had the most incredible experience throughout her three years at the nursery. All the staff have made her feel incredibly safe and happy whilst ensuring she is pushed to reach her potential. I could not be...
I have two girls in Abacus Ark, my 4yo has just left and my 18mo is still there. My 4yo had the most incredible experience throughout her three years at the nursery. All the staff have made her feel incredibly safe and happy whilst ensuring she is pushed to reach her potential. I could not be happier with the service we have received with both our girls from allowing us to use cloth nappies to understanding when we need a little extra support as parents! And my youngest happily walks into the nursery smiling and waving at the staff and her friends. We have regular review meetings to check their progress and help us through any issues. All the staff are professional, kind, supportive, and super friendly. The food is excellent, the setting is wonderful and the environment is super happy. It has been the best three years at Abacus Ark and my girls are super happy, well-grounded people and that is definitely not all down to our parenting!
Thank you so much for your review. It has been a pleasure seeing both your girls flourish at Abacus Ark. We are proud of all our staff and so pleased you appreciate them too.
I am so thankful to have found Abacus Ark. The staff at Abacus Ark are an extension to our family. They so clearly care for the welfare of my children and in turn, my children love to be there, rushing into their arms each morning or reaching for their key workers. It is such a relief to have...
Finally, the activities are so exciting, with yoga, football, music and drama classes all provided by outside expert practitioners.
Thank you very much for your lovely review.
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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...
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 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...
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 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...
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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