Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village

Wimbledon Common Golf Club, 19 Camp Road, London SW19 4UW
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  • Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village, London
Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village is a fully outdoor forest nursery based in the heart of Wimbledon Common - currently rated OUTSTANDING by OFSTED (Apr 2019). A strict 1:4 ratio of staff to children is maintained at all times, and for all ages - this ensures the nursery can uphold the highest standards of care, safety and education.

The indoor space is located just behind Wimbledon Common Golf Club. Little ones arrive for a delicious breakfast and some free play time. They then dress for the outdoors and enjoy the short walk to the forest space. The rest of the day is spent outdoors exploring in nature. The wonderful outside base camp is located on Wimbledon Common, but the nursery also enjoys regular adventure walks around The Common!

Base camp has a combination of forest treats; tree swings, balancing logs, hopscotch disks and slack lines, plus the always popular mud kitchen! There is a sleeping tent for children who need to rest in the middle of the day, plus handwashing stations, nappy change tent, and forest toilets.

Morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack are enjoyed in the forest, around the log circle with plenty of time for child led play, before enjoying a delicious dinner in the indoor space, then home time!

The unique forest nursery approach gives children the opportunity to incorporate the EYFS curriculum in a safe and secure outdoor environment, where free play, fresh air, exposure to the natural world and physical activity are an integral part of learning. All children spend their days jumping in puddles, balancing on slacklines and climbing trees - building the core strength which is essential for many areas of further development. As with an indoor nursery, the children's learning and development is observed and assessed.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jamie Grubb (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 20

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full days, 8am-6pm (all year round): £124.98

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.
    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

  • For drop offs at the indoor location there is limited parking available opposite the Golf Club. Please ask the team if not sure where to park.


    For later drop off in the forest, the meet point is adjacent to Springwell Car Park, which is located at the end of Sunset Road. Please note that this car park can get full during busy periods.

Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village Reviews (11)

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Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.863) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village has 11 reviews.

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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2.5 year old daughter had a fantastic time during the summer at the forest school. The team members were very friendly and caring. We were fully impressed by the creativity of the activities they provided. Our daughter was very happy in the morning when knowing that she was going to go to the forest
school. We were delighted to see that she was so happy every time when she came back home and told us the stories of what she did during the day. We were very appreciative for all the caring and support from the all the forest school team members.
Reply from Little ForestFolk, Admin at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoyed her time at Forest School this summer! It's fantastic to know that she looked forward to each day…read more
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely pleased with our sons experience at Little Forest Folk Nursery.
The food variety they are given is excellent and whilst we do not follow a vegan diet at home, we love that he gets it there twice a week. For an energetic and adventive loving boy, LFF is the place to be!
Highly recommend.
Reply from Little ForestFolk, Admin at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear how pleased you are with your son's experience at Little Forest Folk!It's wonderful to know you value the variety of meals we provide…read more
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very grateful to all the staff especially one in particular who has welcomed our family and our son to LFF! Incredible at being attentive to our needs, reassured us when we first started. So grateful for everything LFF has done for our child - amazing outdoor experience.
Reply from Little ForestFolk, Admin at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that you and your son have felt so welcomed into the Little Forest Folk family. It means a lot to know that our team, especially our staff…read more
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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
LFF Wimbledon Village is a magical place and I am so pleased my son has been able to experience their wonderful nursery setting within the forest. LFF have shown empathy and support for our son and his speech and language needs and they have given him room to grow and develop so many skills in a nurturing
and kind environment. We love seeing the photos and updates as they come through on the app and picking our son up at the end of the day with muddy boots and a smiling face is the best!
Reply from Little ForestFolk, Admin at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. It means so much to us to hear how supported and happy your son feels at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village. Watching him grow, find his voice, and…read more
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Review from Alex E (Father of Child) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Management and their team do a fantastic job of looking after our son. They are clearly invested in his well-being and development, always keeping us posted during the day with photos, descriptions of what he did that day, and on a more long-term basis, comments on how he is progressing and his future
development areas. Our son naturally likes to be indoors where everything is clean and dry, and Little Forest Folk has been fantastic for his development as he has developed a great appreciation and love for the outdoors. Every day when he comes home he is happy and tells us what a great day he has had.
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village
Thanks so much for leaving us a lovely review! We are so glad to hear that your little one is developing a love for the great outdoors and is getting on so well at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon…read more
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Review from Leah P (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village in September and is really loving it! He is my first child, and this was the first time I had left him alone with someone who was not a family member. I will admit that I was very concerned, but the staff were so welcoming, polite, and reassuring
that my concerns rapidly faded. They were incredibly helpful and accepting of my son's tears (more like screaming) upon drop-off in the first few weeks, but they were readily able to quiet him and constantly kept their app updated throughout the day, which calmed me! They give the children a fun-filled day outside and nutritious meals. We both love and highly recommend the experience at LFF Wimbledon Village.
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village
We appreciate you leaving such a kind review & thank you for trusting us with your little one! We are so glad he has settled so well into life in the forest!
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2.5-year-old son has been going to Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village since he turned 2. Initially he was going for 2 days a week but we've increased it to 3 days a week as he absolutely loves it! He's happy to be dropped off in the mornings and is happy at pick-up. His creativity and imagination
have also really developed and his vocabulary is advancing well too. I love that there are no screens, and the children spend the majority of their time outdoors. It's obvious the educators pay attention to the children as individuals and provide a nurturing environment for development. I'm so pleased we chose to send our son here rather than a traditional nursery.
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad that you are happy with your decision to send your little one to nursery with us & that he is thriving in the forest!
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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery manager and his team consistently show genuine care and kindness toward my son, always coming up with exciting new adventures for him to enjoy. After each day, he's always really positive about his experience and they bring the outdoor fun regardless of the weather. Their thoughtful approach
brings fresh activities that have been instrumental in his growth and learning. It's a nurturing environment that truly supports his journey toward independence.
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad your little one is enjoying his adventures with us in the forest!
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village is the nursery we always hoped would exist! It's such a wonderful feeling to know that our daughter is outside in the fresh air, looked after by incredibly attentive, knowledgeable and playful staff and being encouraged to roam and explore the natural world. My initial
worry about the children being exposed to the wet and the cold has completely been removed. The set-up ensures the children stay warm and dry but the staff are also incredibly reasonable. If the rain is set in, they head inside to their lovely space. Everything about this nursery experience has been outstanding. The admin communication feels very personal but is also highly efficient, the app integration is great, payments are simple and transparent and the updates throughout the day are consistent and helpful. I cannot recommend this setting highly enough and I sincerely hope that all children return from their nursery days as buoyant, content and engaged as my daughter does.
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village
What a lovely review, thank you for your kind words! We are so glad to hear your little one is thriving with us at Forest School!
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is our second go-round at Little Forest Folk and we couldn't be happier. The staff are so caring, they are truly child-led. My kids could not be more different from one another, and both of them have been extremely happy there. They love being outside, they love the variety of activities and they've
both made some really lovely friends. It's magical!
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled that both of your little ones have had such magical but unique experiences in the forest!
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son absolutely loves Forest School and the team at Wimbledon Village. We’ve been so impressed with how the Forest School is run and how creative the team are with play and learning. We’ve noticed our son now loves imaginative play, is very courageous and explorative and as the groups are mixed ages
his confidence in speaking and playing with older children is really good. We highly recommend it.
Reply from Kat, Administrator at Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village
Thank you for your review - we're so glad to hear that your little one is getting on so well with us in the great outdoors! We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to the team!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.863)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.863) out of 10 for Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.863 for Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.863
  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 Village is based on 11 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 20 number of registered child places is 4, which has been reached with 11 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)

Jamie

Jamie Grubb

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2020

With over 11 years of experience working in early years, Jamie became interested in forest schools through a college placement, and it is because of this that he has followed this path to where he is today. With previous experience of being Deputy Manager in a Forest School, his love for the great outdoors stemmed from growing up living near Kingston Gate of Richmond Park, with many fond memories of exploring the wilderness it has to offer (Penponds and Isabella Plantation being his favourites!)


Since moving to Worcester Park, he has discovered the natural beauty of the Hogsmill Nature Reserve and enjoys regular walks here with his fiancé and daughters. Jamie has a real passion for early years and believes the great outdoors is imperative to children's development.

Paula

Paula

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2024

Paula is passionate about education and has spent the last 18 years in the primary sector. Whilst this has been a wonderful experience, she believes it does not always allow the time and space for children to naturally interact with the outside world. Paula believes that allowing children to take the lead in key areas of their learning helps them to foster independence, encourages them to explore their interests and offers children a unique, hands-on experience that fosters curiosity, resilience, and a deep connection with their environment. Paula is very excited to join the Little Forest Folk Team so that she can plan for lessons that naturally fit into the outdoor environment, encourage projects that require children to observe, interact with, and learn from their environment, and teach children about the cycles of nature and the different flora and fauna they encounter throughout the year.


Paula loves the outdoors and, because she doesn't have a garden of her own, spends a lot of her free time at her allotment, growing a wide array of flowers, fruits and vegetables. Paula especially loves the sound of the wind through the trees and finds being in a woodland a very calming experience - something she feels is especially important for children and adults, in an increasingly digital world. When she is not on her allotment, Paula loves to read, take short breaks to explore the world and go for long walks among the Surrey Hills.

Sam

Sam

Job Title: Third in Charge Joined: 2020

Sam has worked in 3 different styles of forest school’s over the last 8 years. He is keen on exploring new ways to support children's learning in new environments. Sam has studied practical habitat management at Merrist Wood Agricultural College in Guildford, Surrey. He also has his Forest School Leader, level 3 from the Surrey Wildlife Trust and a level 3 in Children and Young People's Work Force. Sam’s hobbies include going to music festivals, repairing and driving old British cars and cycling.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village

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

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

What Days & Hours is Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village Open?

Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village 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 Village have capacity for?

Little Forest Folk Wimbledon Village has capacity for a total of 20 Children.

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

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

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