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Balham Day Nursery and Preschool

"My daughter has settled in beautifully at Balham Day Nursery and Preschool. I appreciated the settling in period being tailored to ensure a smooth transition and not too much disturbance with our routine. The staff throughout the nursery are friendly, attentive and approachable."
(SG, Parent - Daynurseries.co.uk)

An Innovative and Inspiring Nursery in Balham

Recently refurbished, our welcoming Nursery and Preschool in Balham offers a fantastic setting of fun and exciting learning opportunities for every stage of your child's development, from ages 3 months to 5 years old. With a convenient buggy park, the nursery is close to Balham and Streatham Hill train stations.

Throughout our age-focused rooms, we provide the best start to schooling life through our enriching and wellbeing-focused Bright Beginnings Curriculum, designed by our own Early Years specialists. This holistic yet personal approach supports each child's wellbeing, development, and progress, whether that involves transitioning between rooms or preparing for school. Our nursery also offers open ended resources that support children to make choices, be inquisitive/ creative while following their interests.

We also offer Settling in Sessions tailored to suit you and your family. Please ask our nursery manager for more information.

Our baby room, designed for children aged 3 to 18 months, is beautifully decorated to create a 'Home from Home' atmosphere. Here, we prioritise your child's individual routine, focusing on feeds and providing dedicated spaces such as a living area, a sensory room, and a separate sleep room.

Our Toddler Room, dedicated to children aged 18 to 35 months, focuses on your child's physical development while providing support with toilet training, and speech and language skills.

The Preschool Room for 36 months to 5 years provides fun and exciting structured activities as well as encouraging children to ask questions, independently explore and develop skills ready for school and beyond.

Moving outside your child can prepare for an adventure in our expansive garden! Children adore exploring its vast space, where specially designed zones offer tailored play experiences to suit every age group. From the thrill of discovering fruit trees to eagerly participating in discussions about upcoming seasonal changes, there's always excitement in the air!

In addition, we offer Boogie Mites an interactive music and movement session, which is loved by children of all ages and provides exciting opportunities to learn about the world through music and song; and while your child is busy exploring and having fun, we can keep you updated via our Family app. Available for all Bright Horizons parents, this will keep you connected with your child's day-to-day experiences and up to date as they develop during their time with us.

Book your tour today to meet our long-standing team and explore our nursery, we can’t wait to meet you!

Bright Horizons Balham Nursery Manager
Grace
Nursery Manager
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36 Radbourne Road, Balham, London, SW12 0EF
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  • Monday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Tuesday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Wednesday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Thursday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Friday7:30AM - 6:30PM
Lines open: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 19:00

Here's an 'at a glance guide' to what Balham has to offer.

Transport Links 

Transport
Links

Purpose Built 

Purpose
Built

Landscaped Garden 

Landscaped
Garden

Mud Kitchen 

Mud
Kitchen

Sensory Room 

Sensory
Play

Preschool Teacher 

Ready for
School

On-site Chef 

Chef
Onsite

Buggy Park 

Buggy
Park

Water Play 

Water
Play
 

Playhouse USP 2025 

Childrens
Playhouse

Sleep Room 

Sleep
Room

Boogie Mites 

Boogie
Mites

Included in our fees

Green Tick
Unlimited hypoallergenic nappies*
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Unlimited hypoallergenic wipes*
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Three nutritious meals
Green Tick
A range of healthy snacks
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Formula milk for babies under 1 year
Green Tick
Cows' milk or dairy-free alternatives for older babies and children
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*A very small number of our nurseries are not able to offer all of the above, please check with your nursery for specific details.

We've got it covered

Baby and toddler care items are all included, together with all food and snacks (and milk for babies under 1 year-old). We offer milk alternatives and dairy- free milk to children with allergies.

We cater for a wide range of nutritional needs allergies, intolerances and special diets (including vegetarian and cultural). Find out more about our food, menus and mealtimes.

Fee Calculator

Our calculator enables you to estimate your basic fees BEFORE childcare funding is applied. We’ve taken this approach as funding is dependent on your own very individual situation, how old your child is, where you live, whether you’re working and so on.

Our comprehensive funding guides provide guidance on what funding you’re likely to be eligible for, we can send this to you after you’ve estimated your fees.

When you visit us, we can also help you understand your options and work out what your net fees will be after any childcare funding is taken into account.

Estimate your fees

Oops! We appear to be having a few technical challenges! Our team is working hard to get our fee calculator back up and running soon as soon as possible. Thanks for bearing with us.

In the meantime, if you need some answers or to book a nursery visit, then please call us on 02039066575, our friendly team is here to help.

Find out what people love about us

Parent testimonials taken from daynurseries.co.uk.
  • Parent Testimonial
    "The staff are so kind and supportive and the building, rooms and garden are lovely. Our 1 year old has settled quickly due to their tailored settling in process and my anxieties about leaving her as a first time mum have melted away."

    Katie M, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "An excellent nursery. The staff are kind and thoughtful. The facilities are lovely and the activities are well thought through to engage and challenge"

    E C, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "We couldn't have hoped for a better nursery for our son to start at. The staff have all been so lovely and caring, we really feel that they have gone above and beyond. The facilities, food and overall environment are fantastic."

    Emma S, Parent

Here you can explore more about how we’ll support you and your family, right from day one and throughout your journey with us.

The Nurture Approach

The Nurture Approach

Our holistic, research-backed approach nurtures emotional wellbeing, inspires learning, and provides exceptional care - supporting your child’s development every step of the way. 

Childcare Funding Options

Childcare Funding

Take a look through all the available options to see what childcare funding is available to support your family, and download our funding guide.

Our Nursery Day

Our Nursery Day

Discover what happens after drop-off! From outdoor adventures to cosy story time, our days are thoughtfully structured to balance play, learning, rest, and mealtimes.  

SEND

SEND Support

We’ll ensure we give your child the support to feel empowered to thrive at their own pace through our inclusive, tailored support.

Family Resources

Family Resources

Take a look at our wide range of activities, book reviews, nursery rhymes, recipes, blogs and more.

Settling In Sessions

Settling In Sessions

Starting at nursery can be an exciting time for you and your child. Our Settling in Sessions will provide you with the chance to get to know your nursery.

Food & Mealtimes

Food and Mealtimes

Our nurseries are proud to serve every child with freshly prepared food. Take a look at our menus and more.

Meet the team

Our team are dedicated to making your child's experience safe and fun. We always go the extra mile.

  • Bright Horizons Balham Nursery Manager
    GraceNursery Manager
  • Balham Day Nursery and Preschool deputy
    MiriamDeputy Manager
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Did you know that our nursery is on Facebook and Instagram? 'Like' or 'Follow' us to join in the fun! We share what we've been getting up to, as well as activities you can try at home with your little one. Learn about upcoming events happening at our nursery to pop in your calendar and enjoy meeting the team with posts about the amazing early years practitioners in our setting. We look forward to welcoming you to our Facebook and/or Instagram community - just click 'Like' or 'Follow' and you're in!

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