“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 Nightingale Lane, Wandsworth
If you're looking for childcare near Nightingale Lane, you're in the heart of Wandsworth with good transport links to us at 48 Endlesham Road. We're close enough to make the school run manageable, but far enough away that the nursery never feels like just a drop-off point on your commute. Come and see what we do differently.
Why families choose us
Our approach
When you walk into Little Starlings, the first thing you notice is how calm it feels. All the children, from 16 months to five years old, share one space together. The older ones develop confidence and care for the younger ones. The younger children learn by watching and joining in. There's real play happening, not rigid routines split across different rooms. Your child gets a dedicated key person from day one, someone who truly knows them, their personality, what helps them settle and what makes them tick.
In practice
We've been rated Good by Ofsted, and that's because we invest properly in our staff. Most of our team have been with us for 10 years or more. When children see the same trusted adults every day, they feel secure. We accept both 15 and 30 hours government funding, and we're flexible about how you use those hours. Mornings, afternoons, or a mix of both. Our 10-day settling programme is calmer and more thoughtful than the usual approach. If your child needs a bit longer, we add two extra settling sessions at no extra cost.
For families in Nursery near Nightingale Lane
Families from Nightingale Lane tend to appreciate that we don't pretend to be everything to everyone. We focus on what matters, and we do it well. The journey here is straightforward on the 155, 249 or 255, and many of our parents walk from Clapham South or Tooting. You get consistency, honesty, and a nursery where your child doesn't just attend. They genuinely settle.
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 Nightingale Lane, you're well served by buses. The 155, 249, 255, 315, 355, 690, G1 and N155 all run within 600 metres of us. Many families use the 155 from Tooting or Clapham South. The nursery is at 48 Endlesham Road, SW12 8JL, and if you're local, it's an easy walk from Nightingale Lane itself.
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!”
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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 at 48 Endlesham Road, SW12 8JL, in Wandsworth. Just round the corner from Nightingale Lane itself. Most parents from the area find us an easy walk, or a quick bus journey on the 155, 249 or 255 if you're coming from Clapham South or Tooting direction.
Yes, we do. We're flexible about how you use those hours too. You can do mornings, afternoons, or a mix of both depending on what works for your family. If your needs change, we adjust things together without fuss.
We take children from 16 months to 5 years old. All ages share one calm space together, which means younger children learn from the older ones and older children develop confidence by helping care for the younger ones.
It means we're doing the basics properly and consistently. In practice, you'll see that most of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more. That kind of stability is one of the most important things for a child's sense of security. Your child sees the same trusted adults every day, which makes settling in easier and keeps them feeling confident.
When you book, you'll chat with us first so we understand your family and your needs. Your child's key person will call you before their first day to talk through routines and personality. We then take a calm, thoughtful approach over the first couple of weeks, helping your child build trust with their key person and settle into the rhythm of the day. If your child needs a bit longer, we add two extra settling sessions at no extra cost. Book a tour
Ofsted registered, inspected, and rated Good
Independently inspected so you do not have to take our word for it.