Tons of Fun Childcare

Bandon Hill Methodist Church, Sandy Lane North, Wallington SM6 8LA
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9.9 30 Reviews
  • Tons of Fun Childcare, Wallington
The nursery has been open since January 2024. The 2 managers who were working as childminders decided to expand and provide the flexible childcare to a wider group of parents. The nursery started with a small team which has now expanded to a staff team of 30 people who work various shifts.

The nursery includes all meals and snacks, nappies and wipes within the fees. The meals are prepared onsite and the children have a hot meal for lunch and tea.

The nursery has 3 rooms which are
- Ladybirds: 6 months - 2 years
- Butterflies: 2 years - 3 years
- Bumblebee: 3 years - 5 years

The nursery is closed 2 weeks at Christmas, 2 staff training days and all bank holidays. The rest of the time the nursery remains open.

Outside, the nursery has a large secure garden which all the children use throughout the day.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Tons of Fun Childcare Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Elaine Carlton & Kirsty Melvin (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 135

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • We charge £7.00ph. this includes all meals snacks, nappies and wipes
    We are open 7.30am till 6.30pm and you pay for the hours you would like to use

  • We charge 50% of fees for 2 weeks of holidays, after this time it is full fees
    We charge full fees for sickness
    We have 2 training days a year which you are not charged for

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Please don't park across residence driveways

Tons of Fun Childcare Reviews (30)

9.9

Tons of Fun Childcare has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tons of Fun Childcare has 30 reviews.

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Review from Leah D (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves it here, and has learnt so much. All the staff really seem to love what they do and it shows. It's very reasonably priced and they accept the funded hours and tax free payments.


They serve a great selection of meals, are always doing crafts and singing songs, and spend

lots of time outside whatever the weather. Really happy to have found Tons of Fun.
Reply from Kirsty Melvin, Manager at Tons of Fun Childcare
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad that you and your daughter are happy here.
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Review from Sophia F (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wouldn't send our daughter anywhere else!


Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since she joined in September 2024! All staff are attentive, experienced and welcoming. Also reassuring and attentive to each individual child's needs and requirements.


Cost is valid, not overly expensive, with

everything included in the cost.


Thanks to all at Tons of Fun!

Reply from Kirsty Melvin, Manager at Tons of Fun Childcare
Thank you for providing such positive feedback and taking the time to complete the review.
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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, clean, nothing is ever too much. My son is thriving and loves going. They are accommodating and understanding. My son has become more sociable and advanced in his speaking. His teachers are encouraging and supportive.
Reply from Kirsty Melvin, Manager at Tons of Fun Childcare
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you have positive views about the setting.
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Review from Catrina T (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Tons of Fun for 7 months and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely care about the children's well-being and development.
The learning environment is engaging, and my son has thrived both socially and academically
since starting. The activities are well thought out, encouraging creativity, independence, and teamwork. I've also been really impressed with how well the staff communicate with parents - I always feel informed about my son's progress and daily experiences.
Most importantly, my son is always excited to go in the morning, which speaks volumes about how comfortable and happy he feels there. I would highly recommend Tons of Fun to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their child.
Reply from Kirsty Melvin, Manager at Tons of Fun Childcare
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you are able to provide such positive feedback.
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love the nursery Daugther started when she was 2, they have lovely staff there. Communication is good always keeping us up to date on stuff that's going on in the nursery. She will be going pre-school soon.
Reply from Kirsty Melvin, Manager at Tons of Fun Childcare
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased you have settled in well.
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Review from Casey R (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Tons of Fun childcare since January 2024 and absolutely loves it! She is only 18 months and has developed amazingly since attending! The staff are so affectionate and caring and really make an effort and it shows. My daughter has developed lovely bonds with all staff within
the setting and is very happy to be here. Management are very good, lots always going on for the children including fun dress up days.
I would highly recommend this setting!
Reply from Kirsty Melvin, Manager at Tons of Fun Childcare
Thank you for writing a review. We are pleased you are happy with the setting.
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Review from Jade H (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have been attending Tons of Fun since 2020 and have and are flourishing here.
The staff are very caring and loving and make it a ease drop off, a lot of team work at Tons of Fun and always kept up to date.
The environment it brilliant for the childrens needs with inside and outside activities
taking place.
The only nursery that meets my child and my needs around.
Reply from Kirsty Melvin, Manager at Tons of Fun Childcare
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. we are pleased you are happy with the nursery.
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Review from Grace W (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is very happy there!
Building is very clean, lots of fun interactive toys. Staff are always smiling and friendly and my son loves his nursery teachers. The food is always healthy and lots of options for him. Would definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from Kirsty Melvin, Manager at Tons of Fun Childcare
Thank you for your review. we are pleased you like the setting.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great setting, lovely spacious rooms.
They have a cute outside area too.
The staff is friendly and so accommodating.
It's great that everything it's included in the price, so good only having to remember to take your child into nursery :)
Very happy to have found Tons of fun!
Reply from Kirsty Melvin, Manager at Tons of Fun Childcare
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased you like the setting.
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Review from Francesca P (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Tons of Fun nursery from 11 months old, and absolutely loves it. The staff are so caring and fun, and it is clear by the way her face lights up when she sees them that they take the time to bond with the children. They offer good flexibility with work schedules and very competitive
on price. There are also lots of themed days and fun activities that are a lovely extra touch.
Reply from Kirsty Melvin, Manager at Tons of Fun Childcare
Thank you for your review. It's nice to hear positive feedback and glad you have settled into the setting.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.899)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10 for Tons of Fun Childcare 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 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.899 for Tons of Fun Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (327 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 355 Ratings = 4.899
  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 Tons of Fun Childcare is based on 30 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 135 number of registered child places is 27, which has been reached with 30 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 (30)

Elaine

Elaine Carlton

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

Nursery Manager
Safeguarding Lead
Level 4

Kirsty

Kirsty Melvin

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

Nursery Manager
SENCO Lead
Level 3

Casey

Casey Robinson

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

Deputy Nursery Manager
Level 3

Carly

Carly Porter

Job Title: 3rd In Charge Joined: 2024

3rd In Charge
Health and Safety Officer

Katie

Katie Overy

Job Title: Ladybirds Room Leader Joined: 2024

Ladybirds Room Leader
Level 3

Hayley

Hayley Clarke

Job Title: Butterflies Room Leader Joined: 2024

Butterflies Room Leader
Safeguarding Assistant
Level 3

Maria

Maria Orbel

Job Title: Bumblebees Room Leader Joined: 2024

Bumblebees Room Leader
Level 3

Maureen

Maureen Webster

Job Title: Nursery Chef Joined: 2024

Nursery Cook
Nursery Nurse
Level 3

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Natalie Crabb

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2024

Nursery Nurse
Level 3
Ladybirds

Ann-Marie

Ann-Marie Wallis

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2024

Nursery Nurse
Level 3
Ladybirds

Charlotte

Charlotte Gill

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2024

Nursery Nurse
Level 3
Ladybirds

Chloe

Chloe Tingley

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2024

Nursery Nurse
Level 3
Butterflies

Hannah

Hannah Pumford

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2025

Nursery Nurse
Level 3
Butterflies

Samantha

Samantha Ford

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2024

Nursery Nurse
Level 3
Bumblebees

Niluka

Niluka Duke

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Nursery Assistant
Level 2
Bumblebees

Gemma

Gemma Dibden

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Nursery Assistant
SENCO Lead Butterflies
Level 2
Butterflies

Ana

Ana Oliveria

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Nursery Assistant
Unqualified
Butterflies

Caitlin

Caitlin Logue

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Nursery Assistant
SENCO Lead Bumblebees
Unqualified
Bumblebees

Chloe

Chloe Overy

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Nursery Assistant
Unqualified
Bumblebees

Erin

Erin Line

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Nursery Assistant
Unqualified
Butterflies

Holli

Holli Goodall

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Nursery Assistant
Health and Safety Assistant
Unqualified
Butterflies

Leanne

Leanne Gardner

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Nursery Assistant
Unqualified
Butterflies

Monica

Monica Lucas

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant/Housekeeper Joined: 2024

Kitchen Assistant
Housekeeper
Unqualified

Natasha

Natasha Devlin

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Nursery Assistant
Unqualified
Butterflies

Olivia

Olivia Cornell

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Nursery Assistant
Unqualified
Ladybirds

Chelsea

Chelsea Harvey

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2025

Nursery Assistant
Unqualified
Bumblebees

Dominique

Dominique Hunter

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2025

Nursery Assistant
Unqualified
Butterflies

Chelsea

Chelsea Polhill

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Nursery Assistant
Unqualified
Bumblebees

Rachel

Rachel Smith

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2025

Nursery Assistant
Unqualified
Ladybirds

Summer

Summer Carlton

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2025

Nursery Assistant
Unqualified
Butterflies

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