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Ground Floor, St Paul's Church, St John's Hill, London, SW11 1SH
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12 January 2026
The best Pre-school in London! Run by a team of professional, warm and energetic individuals who work hard to create a wonderful environment where children thrive. The staff pay attention to every detail from developing the child's personality, to varied nutritious meal plans and a focus on the
children's individual needs & interests. They are a great support to me as a first time mum and know my boy almost as well as I do - they're a real extension of our team! My little boy couldn't be happier and he skips in each morning - the ultimate seal of approval.
12 September 2025
I moved my daughter from another local nursery to Abacus Ark and it was the best decision I've made. I've seen what bad looks like in a nursery so can confidently say that Abacus is excellent on every level.
What makes it so special is undoubtedly the staff who create such a warm and nurturing
environment. You really feel how invested they are in all of the children and their development. And the children love them back. My daughter is always talking about her teachers and can't wait to get back to Abacus when we go on holiday. There's also complete consistency and stability in the staffing which you often don't get at other nurseries which is all credit to the management and the way they look after their staff. The facilities, activities and everything else are also top notch. I particularly like how they focus on the children's emotional skills and interacting with each other (there's a wonderful camaraderie in my daughter's class).
Very highly recommended
21 August 2025
We had a wonderful experience with Abacus Ark! It's an excellent nursery with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children's well-being and development. Our son was always happy to go in each day, and we felt confident knowing he
was in such good hands. The environment is positive, nurturing, and supportive-everything you would hope for in early years care. Highly recommended!
11 August 2025
Abacus Ark was recommended to me by a friend and it's been wonderful.
Crucially, Abacus Ark teachers genuinely love the children, taking an interest in their development even outside of nursery, giving parents detailed accounts of their children's days, working with parents on aspects that their
children may struggle with.
A variety of activities are provided, from forest school to music classes, and parents are invited to teach the children to cook, talk about their professions, or read to the children.
The room themes change periodically, with content and decorations immersing the children in different topics, so that they get a richer experience that extends beyond mere childcare.
The nursery also took on the alphabet, numbers, writing, and bottom-wiping (yay!) with my child, taking some of the weight off us.
They could have more staff, as I noted that some best practices couldn't consistently be observed with so many children, but the care is great overall and I'm happy.
05 August 2025
I cannot praise Abacus Ark enough, the teachers, each and every one are kind, passionate, gentle and enthusiastic!
They're forever creating imaginative play and learning schedules and my child has come on more than we could have ever hoped!
The food is nutritious and I never worry about his
eating and the teachers are always encouraging my child to take next developmental steps such as eating with utensils, sleeping without a bottle, sharing and so much more.
I honestly don't think there is a better nursery out there! The teachers are all walking angels.
29 July 2025
I have nothing but positive things to say about Abacus Ark. My eldest has nearly completed it and my youngest has recently started in the baby room. The teachers are wonderful, the environment and support is fantastic - my daughter has made life long friends and i've never had an issue. The kids go
in smiling and come skipping and jumping out. The extra curricular activities on offer is brilliant and we love the fact that they go out on trips - a very rounded and enjoyable start to their education.
22 July 2025
We have had a really good experience with Abacus ark. We moved from abroad at the start of last year, and our son who didn't really speak or understood any English joined the pre-school of Abacus Ark. The staff has been really amazing to help him feel welcome and it took him just a few weeks to
already feel at ease with his new friends and teacher. We were also very happy and impressed with the quality of the education provided throughout the years with a lot of very fun activities. Our daughter is also on the baby site of the nursery. So overall very positive ans I would highly recommend this nursery.
03 July 2025
My son started at Abacus Ark at 10 months old, and now at 4 years old, I can confidently say it's been an exceptional journey. The growth in his confidence and development has been remarkable, thanks to the amazing team of teachers, some of whom will remain in his memory forever. Abacus Ark provides
a wide range of fantastic activities, such as drama, forest days, music, play ball, and yoga, all tailored to support preschoolers' growth. I was also honoured to serve as the Voice of the Room, witnessing the dedication and care the staff put into creating a nurturing environment. Everyone at Abacus Ark is incredibly helpful, and the management team ensures everything runs smoothly. I'm so grateful for the positive impact this nursery has had on my son, and I highly recommend Abacus Ark to any parent looking for a nurturing, growth-focused environment.
02 July 2025
Brilliant nursery with great staff. We sent our boy there back in 2021 to 2023 and now our daughter since last year goes there also. Very pleased with all aspects of the nursery. Great feedback on pick up and great communication via the app. Our daughter who is two even had a visit to the local
firestation the other day!
20 June 2025
Our son has been at Abacus Ark since he was one years old. He has developed incredibly in his time at the nursery. We as a family have been supported through all the stages and feel very happy to be a member of such a great community. Thank you to all staff and management.
18 June 2025
Abacus Ark is a really lovely family nursery. We have a 4YO and 2YO working their way from the nursery site up to preschool and over the 2.5 years we have been here it has been very happy. Consistency and stable staff/management, varied activities and diet was very important to us and Abacus ticks
all these boxes. Our eldest appears to be feeling confident emotionally and well prepared for her move to reception in the summer which is wonderful and something I'm very grateful to the whole preschool team for.
18 June 2025
Both of my sons have attended Abacus ark over the last 5 years (so we have been from baby room to preschool twice) consistently it has been outstanding. The staff are wonderful, really caring and knowing the kids, facilities are fantastic, lovely engaging spaces and they are constantly coming up
with new activities and ways to support, engage and develop the kids. Couldn't recommend more
18 June 2025
We couldn't be happier with our son's experience at the nursery. From the very first day, the team made us feel confident and at ease, and the care and dedication they show every day is truly exceptional. My son has absolutely flourished since starting - it's been a joy to watch him come out of his
shell, and his development over the past few months has been remarkable.
His primary carer has been nothing short of wonderful. She shows such kindness, patience, and understanding, and it's clear how much my son adores her. She's helped him grow in confidence and independence while always making him feel safe and loved. His language has really come on, he's learning new things constantly, and he's excited to go in every day - which says everything.
A huge thank you as well to the nursery manager, whose warmth, professionalism, and leadership create such a nurturing and well-run environment. We're incredibly grateful to have found this nursery and feel so lucky that my son is here.
12 June 2025
Abacus have been brilliant for our son. He's very happy and has made great friends. He always comes out full of stories of what he's been up to. We have complete confidence that he's safe, developing and enjoying himself.
12 June 2025
We are delighted with Abacus Ark Nursery School. The staff are excellent and caring. Our little one is happy when we go to the nursery in the mornings, and the staff are always with a smile. I love the extra-curricular activities: Forest School, Playball, Drama and dance. It is a family-run
business. We are thrilled with the healthy menu, which excludes sugary items, unlike most nurseries and schools. This has had a positive impact on our child's. They created a second family. We will miss going there when she starts reception.
11 June 2025
I've had a very positive experience with this nursery while bringing the kids I care for. The staff are kind, professional, and the environment feels safe and welcoming. The kids always are happy and engaged after their time here. The outdoor space is well-kept and offers plenty of activities.
Communication has been clear and helpful. Overall, a reliable and caring setting that I'd feel comfortable recommending.
11 June 2025
My son spent three wonderful years at Abacus Ark, and I cannot praise the staff highly enough. They are incredibly caring, thoughtful, and attentive to every detail of each child's development. Thanks to their dedication, my son is now fully prepared to start school this September.
He has developed
all the essential skills: he's independent, confident, knows his letters and numbers, listens well to teachers, and is kind and caring toward others. Most importantly, he absolutely loves going to Abacus Ark and is always excited to talk about the wide range of activities they do there.
The staff create engaging, purposeful activities that nurture every aspect of a child's development - from brushing teeth and using the toilet properly, to building fine motor skills, encouraging creativity, and sparking imagination.
We're so grateful for the positive, supportive environment they've created. I wholeheartedly recommend Abacus Ark to any parent looking for a nurturing start for their child
10 June 2025
We have been extremely happy with our experience at Abacus Ark. The way our child has developed and been nurtured during their time there has truly exceeded our expectations.
The range of classes and activities offered is impressive, providing a well-rounded routine that keeps our child engaged and
excited to learn.
Communication has been excellent, with regular updates, detailed reports and delightful photos that allow us to see our child's progress and experiences.
Overall we highly recommend Abacus Ark to other parents looking for a nurturing and stimulating environment for their child.
08 June 2025
My son is in the preschool site at Abacus Ark, and we absolutely love it there! He is growing in confidence every day, and has a great relationship with his teachers and his classmates.
I feel confident he is being stimulated and stretched in his learning, with activity plans outlined to give us a
sense of what he'll be developing or enjoying each day, and also detailed reports provided 3x a year by his key teacher to explain how he is progressing in key areas like language, maths, social skills, physical development etc.
My son also loves the classes where external specialists come in, such as music, drama and Playball.
Frequent outings in the local area are also brilliant, as it allows my son to explore and interact with the local community. And means he's getting out and about doing more adventurous things.
He also loves "messy play" which they do every week. So much art, craft and creativity too.
Overall, we can't fault it, and couldn't be happier with our choice!
02 August 2024
Incredible staff with so much energy and enthusiasm.
The activities for the children are engaging and fun. My daughter loves the immersive sensory music classes. The food is healthy and nutritious and the staff offer support if your little one struggles to feed themselves whilst also promoting
independent feeding. My daughter couldn't be happier here, she runs in every day and sometimes is sad to leave!
Latest Reviews for Abacus Ark Nursery School Clapham
12 January 2026
The best Pre-school in London! Run by a team of professional, warm and energetic individuals who work hard to create a wonderful environment where children thrive. The staff pay attention to every detail from developing the child's personality, to varied nutritious meal plans and a focus on the
children's individual needs & interests. They are a great support to me as a first time mum and know my boy almost as well as I do - they're a real extension of our team! My little boy couldn't be happier and he skips in each morning - the ultimate seal of approval.
12 September 2025
I moved my daughter from another local nursery to Abacus Ark and it was the best decision I've made. I've seen what bad looks like in a nursery so can confidently say that Abacus is excellent on every level.
What makes it so special is undoubtedly the staff who create such a warm and nurturing
environment. You really feel how invested they are in all of the children and their development. And the children love them back. My daughter is always talking about her teachers and can't wait to get back to Abacus when we go on holiday. There's also complete consistency and stability in the staffing which you often don't get at other nurseries which is all credit to the management and the way they look after their staff. The facilities, activities and everything else are also top notch. I particularly like how they focus on the children's emotional skills and interacting with each other (there's a wonderful camaraderie in my daughter's class).
Very highly recommended
21 August 2025
We had a wonderful experience with Abacus Ark! It's an excellent nursery with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children's well-being and development. Our son was always happy to go in each day, and we felt confident knowing he
was in such good hands. The environment is positive, nurturing, and supportive-everything you would hope for in early years care. Highly recommended!
11 August 2025
Abacus Ark was recommended to me by a friend and it's been wonderful.
Crucially, Abacus Ark teachers genuinely love the children, taking an interest in their development even outside of nursery, giving parents detailed accounts of their children's days, working with parents on aspects that their
children may struggle with.
A variety of activities are provided, from forest school to music classes, and parents are invited to teach the children to cook, talk about their professions, or read to the children.
The room themes change periodically, with content and decorations immersing the children in different topics, so that they get a richer experience that extends beyond mere childcare.
The nursery also took on the alphabet, numbers, writing, and bottom-wiping (yay!) with my child, taking some of the weight off us.
They could have more staff, as I noted that some best practices couldn't consistently be observed with so many children, but the care is great overall and I'm happy.
05 August 2025
I cannot praise Abacus Ark enough, the teachers, each and every one are kind, passionate, gentle and enthusiastic!
They're forever creating imaginative play and learning schedules and my child has come on more than we could have ever hoped!
The food is nutritious and I never worry about his
eating and the teachers are always encouraging my child to take next developmental steps such as eating with utensils, sleeping without a bottle, sharing and so much more.
I honestly don't think there is a better nursery out there! The teachers are all walking angels.
29 July 2025
I have nothing but positive things to say about Abacus Ark. My eldest has nearly completed it and my youngest has recently started in the baby room. The teachers are wonderful, the environment and support is fantastic - my daughter has made life long friends and i've never had an issue. The kids go
in smiling and come skipping and jumping out. The extra curricular activities on offer is brilliant and we love the fact that they go out on trips - a very rounded and enjoyable start to their education.
22 July 2025
We have had a really good experience with Abacus ark. We moved from abroad at the start of last year, and our son who didn't really speak or understood any English joined the pre-school of Abacus Ark. The staff has been really amazing to help him feel welcome and it took him just a few weeks to
already feel at ease with his new friends and teacher. We were also very happy and impressed with the quality of the education provided throughout the years with a lot of very fun activities. Our daughter is also on the baby site of the nursery. So overall very positive ans I would highly recommend this nursery.
03 July 2025
My son started at Abacus Ark at 10 months old, and now at 4 years old, I can confidently say it's been an exceptional journey. The growth in his confidence and development has been remarkable, thanks to the amazing team of teachers, some of whom will remain in his memory forever. Abacus Ark provides
a wide range of fantastic activities, such as drama, forest days, music, play ball, and yoga, all tailored to support preschoolers' growth. I was also honoured to serve as the Voice of the Room, witnessing the dedication and care the staff put into creating a nurturing environment. Everyone at Abacus Ark is incredibly helpful, and the management team ensures everything runs smoothly. I'm so grateful for the positive impact this nursery has had on my son, and I highly recommend Abacus Ark to any parent looking for a nurturing, growth-focused environment.
02 July 2025
Brilliant nursery with great staff. We sent our boy there back in 2021 to 2023 and now our daughter since last year goes there also. Very pleased with all aspects of the nursery. Great feedback on pick up and great communication via the app. Our daughter who is two even had a visit to the local
firestation the other day!
20 June 2025
Our son has been at Abacus Ark since he was one years old. He has developed incredibly in his time at the nursery. We as a family have been supported through all the stages and feel very happy to be a member of such a great community. Thank you to all staff and management.
18 June 2025
Abacus Ark is a really lovely family nursery. We have a 4YO and 2YO working their way from the nursery site up to preschool and over the 2.5 years we have been here it has been very happy. Consistency and stable staff/management, varied activities and diet was very important to us and Abacus ticks
all these boxes. Our eldest appears to be feeling confident emotionally and well prepared for her move to reception in the summer which is wonderful and something I'm very grateful to the whole preschool team for.
18 June 2025
Both of my sons have attended Abacus ark over the last 5 years (so we have been from baby room to preschool twice) consistently it has been outstanding. The staff are wonderful, really caring and knowing the kids, facilities are fantastic, lovely engaging spaces and they are constantly coming up
with new activities and ways to support, engage and develop the kids. Couldn't recommend more
18 June 2025
We couldn't be happier with our son's experience at the nursery. From the very first day, the team made us feel confident and at ease, and the care and dedication they show every day is truly exceptional. My son has absolutely flourished since starting - it's been a joy to watch him come out of his
shell, and his development over the past few months has been remarkable.
His primary carer has been nothing short of wonderful. She shows such kindness, patience, and understanding, and it's clear how much my son adores her. She's helped him grow in confidence and independence while always making him feel safe and loved. His language has really come on, he's learning new things constantly, and he's excited to go in every day - which says everything.
A huge thank you as well to the nursery manager, whose warmth, professionalism, and leadership create such a nurturing and well-run environment. We're incredibly grateful to have found this nursery and feel so lucky that my son is here.
12 June 2025
Abacus have been brilliant for our son. He's very happy and has made great friends. He always comes out full of stories of what he's been up to. We have complete confidence that he's safe, developing and enjoying himself.
12 June 2025
We are delighted with Abacus Ark Nursery School. The staff are excellent and caring. Our little one is happy when we go to the nursery in the mornings, and the staff are always with a smile. I love the extra-curricular activities: Forest School, Playball, Drama and dance. It is a family-run
business. We are thrilled with the healthy menu, which excludes sugary items, unlike most nurseries and schools. This has had a positive impact on our child's. They created a second family. We will miss going there when she starts reception.
11 June 2025
I've had a very positive experience with this nursery while bringing the kids I care for. The staff are kind, professional, and the environment feels safe and welcoming. The kids always are happy and engaged after their time here. The outdoor space is well-kept and offers plenty of activities.
Communication has been clear and helpful. Overall, a reliable and caring setting that I'd feel comfortable recommending.
11 June 2025
My son spent three wonderful years at Abacus Ark, and I cannot praise the staff highly enough. They are incredibly caring, thoughtful, and attentive to every detail of each child's development. Thanks to their dedication, my son is now fully prepared to start school this September.
He has developed
all the essential skills: he's independent, confident, knows his letters and numbers, listens well to teachers, and is kind and caring toward others. Most importantly, he absolutely loves going to Abacus Ark and is always excited to talk about the wide range of activities they do there.
The staff create engaging, purposeful activities that nurture every aspect of a child's development - from brushing teeth and using the toilet properly, to building fine motor skills, encouraging creativity, and sparking imagination.
We're so grateful for the positive, supportive environment they've created. I wholeheartedly recommend Abacus Ark to any parent looking for a nurturing start for their child
10 June 2025
We have been extremely happy with our experience at Abacus Ark. The way our child has developed and been nurtured during their time there has truly exceeded our expectations.
The range of classes and activities offered is impressive, providing a well-rounded routine that keeps our child engaged and
excited to learn.
Communication has been excellent, with regular updates, detailed reports and delightful photos that allow us to see our child's progress and experiences.
Overall we highly recommend Abacus Ark to other parents looking for a nurturing and stimulating environment for their child.
08 June 2025
My son is in the preschool site at Abacus Ark, and we absolutely love it there! He is growing in confidence every day, and has a great relationship with his teachers and his classmates.
I feel confident he is being stimulated and stretched in his learning, with activity plans outlined to give us a
sense of what he'll be developing or enjoying each day, and also detailed reports provided 3x a year by his key teacher to explain how he is progressing in key areas like language, maths, social skills, physical development etc.
My son also loves the classes where external specialists come in, such as music, drama and Playball.
Frequent outings in the local area are also brilliant, as it allows my son to explore and interact with the local community. And means he's getting out and about doing more adventurous things.
He also loves "messy play" which they do every week. So much art, craft and creativity too.
Overall, we can't fault it, and couldn't be happier with our choice!
02 August 2024
Incredible staff with so much energy and enthusiasm.
The activities for the children are engaging and fun. My daughter loves the immersive sensory music classes. The food is healthy and nutritious and the staff offer support if your little one struggles to feed themselves whilst also promoting
independent feeding. My daughter couldn't be happier here, she runs in every day and sometimes is sad to leave!