Wimbledon Nursery And Preschool

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, which you can find at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2. If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right.

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Summary of outcome

On 18 December 2025, the provider notified us about issues regarding the suitability of their premises.

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Summary of outcome

On 3 February 2026, the provider notified us of concerns regarding children's safety and welfare.

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Summary of outcome

On 13 February 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to suitable people.

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Summary of outcome

On 16 February 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to food and drink facilities.

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Summary of outcome

The notifications mean that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of a significant event.

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Summary of outcome

On 17 February 2026, we carried out a regulatory telephone call. During this call, we found that the provider has a clear understanding of the requirements related to maintaining suitable premises. They follow established procedures to prevent unvetted individuals from entering, ensuring the safety and welfare of children. The provider adheres to the correct protocols for handling allegations of potential harm or abuse by anyone working with children on the premises. Additionally, they ensure that all staff involved in preparing and handling food follow the necessary procedures to meet children's special dietary needs, preferences, food allergies, and intolerances.

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Summary of outcome

However, we found that the provider was not meeting the requirements for suitable people. Specifically, they do not always take appropriate steps to verify staff's qualifications, to ensure they are suitable to fulfil their roles. We have issued an action for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of safer recruitment procedures, particularly in verifying staff's qualifications to ensure their suitability for their roles.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 March 2026, the provider responded to the action set. We found that they have reviewed their safer recruitment processes for consistency and now complete the required suitability checks for all staff working with children.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied that the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare action raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Publication of compliance action

We aim to ensure that the welfare of children and young people is protected in the services we regulate. The Childcare Act 2006 and accompanying regulations set out our responsibilities to regulate childminders and childcare providers. This includes the enforcement powers we have in relation to those registered providers who do not comply with the requirements for registration.

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Publication of compliance action

We publish details of any actions we take, or the childminder or childcare provider takes to bring about compliance with requirements on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of compliance action

For further information please read the Early years compliance handbook which can be found here at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-provider-non-compliance- action-by-ofsted .

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