“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
Childcare near Broomwood Road, Wandsworth
If you're looking for childcare near Broomwood Road, you're in a great pocket of Wandsworth with good transport links and quiet, family-friendly streets nearby. Little Starlings is just a short walk or bus ride away on Endlesham Road, between Balham and Clapham South. We'd love to show you around and help you see if we're the right fit for your family.
Why families choose us
Our approach
What makes the day-to-day experience different here is how mixed ages share one calm space. Your two-year-old learns by watching the older children, and your four-year-old grows in confidence by helping the younger ones settle in. There's no split into separate rooms or rigid timetables. It feels more like a home where different ages naturally learn from each other, and children genuinely settle because it doesn't feel rushed or institutional.
In practice
We're rated Good by Ofsted, and the reason that matters in practice is our staff. Most of our team have been here for 10 years or longer, which means your child sees the same trusted faces every day. We accept both 15 and 30 hours government funding, and we offer a proper settling approach over the first couple of weeks rather than a quick handover. If your child needs extra time, we add two free settling sessions and adjust things together, at no cost to you.
For families in Nursery near Broomwood Road
For families on Broomwood Road, we're close enough that the school run doesn't become a logistical nightmare. We're flexible about mornings, afternoons, or a mix of both, so if your needs shift during term time or you need to adjust as your family grows, we adapt without the fuss. You'll also have a dedicated key person from day one who genuinely knows your child and keeps you updated, so you're never left guessing about how their day has gone.
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 Broomwood Road, most families walk - but if not you can reach us via the 155, 249, 255, 315 or 355 bus routes. If you're coming from Balham Station or Clapham South tube, it's a straightforward journey into nursery. You can also walk from Streatham or Wandsworth depending on your commute and daily schedule. We're at 48 Endlesham Road, SW12 8JL.
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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!”
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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 on Endlesham Road, SW12 8JL, which is within easy walking distance from Broomwood Road, or a short bus trip via the 155, 249, 255, 315 or 355 buses. Many families walk from Clapham South or Balham station. The journey is straightforward and part of the school run for most local families.
Yes, we accept both 15 and 30 hours government funded childcare. We're flexible about how you use these hours, whether you need mornings, afternoons, or a mix of both. If your needs change during the year, we adapt the schedule rather than asking you to fit around rigid patterns.
We take children from 16 months up to 5 years old. All ages share one calm space together, which means younger children learn by watching older ones, and older children develop confidence by helping the younger ones settle in. It's a natural, mixed-age environment rather than separate rooms.
Our Good rating reflects what you'll see day to day: experienced staff who stay with us long-term (most for 10 years or more), consistent routines that help children feel secure, and clear policies around health, safety and safeguarding. Because the same trusted adults work with your child regularly, they actually know your child and can support them properly.
Get in touch to arrange a tour and we'll have a chat about your child and what matters to your family. Before your child's first day, your key person will call you to go through routines and what helps your child settle. We then take a calm approach over the first couple of weeks, helping your child build trust with their key person at their own pace. If they need extra time, we add two free settling sessions and work with you to adjust things together. Book a tour
Ofsted registered, inspected, and rated Good
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