“I have sent all three of my children to Little Starlings and couldn't have asked for a better start to nursery life. Lisa and the team could not be more loving and comforting to the children. My children became more confident and independent through their time there. I couldn't recommend the nursery more.”
48 Endlesham Road, SW12 8JL
Nursery near Balham Station for ages 16 months to 5
If you're catching the Northern Line from Balham Station each morning, or you live just north of there towards Clapham South, you'll know the commute well. Little Starlings Nursery is a short bus ride or walk away on Endlesham Road in Wandsworth, and it's designed for families whose lives don't fit a standard 9-to-5 routine. Come and see how it works.
Why families choose us
Our approach
Every child here has one key person from day one. That's the adult who learns how your child settles, what they need, what makes them happy. All the children share one calm space together, so older ones develop confidence by looking after the younger ones, and younger ones pick things up just by watching and joining in. It's the opposite of a chaotic, split-up nursery. It feels like home.
In practice
We're rated Good by Ofsted, and most of our staff have been here for 10 years or more. That consistency matters more than you might think. When your child sees the same trusted face every day, they feel secure. We accept both 15 and 30 hours government funding, and we're flexible about whether you need mornings, afternoons, or a mix. Our settling approach takes a couple of weeks, not just a few sessions, and if your child needs longer, we add two extra settling sessions at no extra cost.
For families in Nursery near Balham Station
Balham families tend to be doing a lot. Work starts early, shifts change, school runs overlap. We don't pretend everyone needs the same timetable. You can adjust your pattern as your needs shift, and the staff here know your child properly, so they're the ones who notice when something's off or when they've grown into something new.
Address
48 Endlesham Road, SW12 8JL
Phone
07803 324821Opening hours
Mon-Wed | 9:15am-3:30pm Thu | 9:15am-1:00pm
Ages
16 months to 5 years
Ofsted
Rated Good
Funding
15 & 30 hours government funding accepted
Getting here
From Balham Station, many of our families take the 155, 249, 255, 315, 355, or 690 bus. The nursery is on Endlesham Road in Balham, SW12 8JL, within walking distance if you prefer. A few parents also cycle via Clapham South or walk from Streatham way. The commute is straightforward and most families sort it out in the first week.
We also serve families from
Ofsted Rated Good
What local parents say
Nothing tells you more about a nursery than the families who are already there.
“Little starlings is the most delightful, loving little preschool. They have devoted and experienced staff who adapt to the needs of every individual child. My daughter has grown so very much socially, emotionally and in her learning here and I wouldn’t want her anywhere else. Sad to say she’ll be off to school in September but my son will follow her to little starlings. My daughter absolutely loves her adults and it’s clear from every interaction how much they love and care for her. It is a truly wonderful and unique preschool and we are lucky to have it here in Balham!”
“Our boy has really blossomed since starting at Little Starlings, and we genuinely think the caring approach from the staff has made all the difference. The team were so patient during those early weeks, gradually building his confidence, and he was everyday going to nursery with excitement. A great highlight is how much time they spend outside in the garden. Thank you so much Lisa and team!”
Take the next step
Come and see us for yourself
A tour is the best way to know whether we are the right fit. Come and meet the team, see the spaces, and ask us anything.
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Things parents ask us
Common questions
We're at 48 Endlesham Road, SW12 8JL, in Wandsworth. From Balham Station, you can take buses 155, 249, 255, 315, 355, 690, or the G1 and N155 routes. It's also walkable if you head towards Clapham South. The journey is straightforward and most families work it out quickly on their first few days.
Yes, we accept both 15 and 30 hours government funding. You can use mornings, afternoons, or a combination of both, depending on what works for your family. We're flexible about how you structure your hours, and we can adjust as your needs change.
We take children from 16 months through to 5 years old. All ages share one calm space together, which means younger children learn from watching the older ones, and older children develop confidence and care for others. It's a more natural, mixed-age environment than you'd find in a traditional split-room nursery.
Our Good rating reflects what you'll actually see day to day: experienced staff who stay, consistent routines, and genuine attention to each child. Most of our team have been with us for 10 years or more. That stability is what gives children security. You can see our full Ofsted report and policies anytime, and if something goes wrong, we tell you the same day and explain exactly what happened and what we've done.
You can book a tour and we'll have a chat before your child's first day so their key person gets to know them a bit. We then take around two weeks for settling in, where we gently help your child build trust with their key person and get comfortable with the rhythm of the day. If they need a bit longer, we add two extra settling sessions at no extra cost. Book a tour
Ofsted registered, inspected, and rated Good
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