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Abacus Ark Clapham Junction

225 St Johns Hill, London, SW11 1TH

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Daily rateFrom £120.54 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 08:00 to 18:30
Ages from 6 months to 5 years
Capacity70 places
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Ofsted · 2025-07-30

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4.8

22 reviews

About this London Nursery

Description

Abacus Ark Clapham Junction is a warm and welcoming day nursery providing high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Conveniently located near Clapham Junction station, the nursery works closely with families to build strong, supportive partnerships from the very beginning. A carefully planned settling-in process helps children feel safe, secure, and confident as they transition into nursery life. Government-funded childcare options are also available for eligible families, helping to support the needs of modern working parents.

At Abacus Ark Clapham Junction, we follow a blended pedagogy approach, combining elements of the Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies within the EYFS framework. This child-centred approach encourages independence, creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning, while supporting every stage of a child’s development through meaningful play, exploration, and nurturing relationships.

Our FIRST Steps curriculum provides a consistent and nurturing learning journey from infancy through to preschool, supporting children’s development across all areas of learning and helping prepare them for a confident transition into school. Each day is thoughtfully planned around the children’s interests, encouraging exploration, confidence, creativity, and a genuine love for learning.

Each day combines structured learning with child-led play, creativity, exploration, and social development. The nursery offers a largely all-inclusive experience designed to support busy families, with fees covering enriching learning opportunities, extracurricular activities, nappies, wipes, and essential daily care items.

Nutrition plays an important role in nursery life, with all meals and snacks provided daily. Children are offered breakfast at nursery each morning, alongside two healthy snacks throughout the day. Lunch and tea are freshly prepared each day by our food partners, Lune & Wild.

A range of extracurricular activities are also included within the nursery experience, helping to further support children’s creativity, confidence, wellbeing, and physical development.

Children benefit from thoughtfully designed indoor learning environments alongside a dedicated outdoor space, encouraging daily physical activity, outdoor exploration, and hands-on learning experiences.

Discounts

Yes! We offer a 10% sibling discount, which is applied to the oldest sibling when two or more siblings attend the nursery at the same time.

Additionally, no registration fee is required for siblings.

Location

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Last inspected 30 July 2025

Inspection ID 2736638

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Regulator: Ofsted

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Local funded hours

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery.

Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery costs from £121 per day, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £1,363 per month or £16,351 per year. This is higher than the Wandsworth average of £103 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £12, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £581 per month or £6,977 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Abacus Ark Clapham Junction in London. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£838 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,054.£1,089 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,068.£1,340 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,081.£1,591 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,095.£1,842 / monthIndicative yearly: £22,108.£2,093 / monthIndicative yearly: £25,122.£2,345 / monthIndicative yearly: £28,135.
9-11m£80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960.£180 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,155.£380 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,566.£581 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,977.£811 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,734.£1,062 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,748.£1,313 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,761.
1y£80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960.£180 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,155.£380 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,566.£581 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,977.£811 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,734.£1,062 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,748.£1,313 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,761.
2y£80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960.£180 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,155.£380 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,566.£581 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,977.£811 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,734.£1,062 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,748.£1,313 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,761.
3y£80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960.£180 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,155.£380 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,566.£581 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,977.£811 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,734.£1,062 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,748.£1,313 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,761.
4y+£80 / monthIndicative yearly: £960.£180 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,155.£380 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,566.£581 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,977.£811 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,734.£1,062 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,748.£1,313 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,761.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 30 July 2025 with an overall inspection result of Good.
Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery is registered for up to 70 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery accepts children from 6 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Home From Home: from 6 months to 12 months. Little Explorers: from 12 months to 24 months. Community Builders: from 24 months to 36 months. The Village: from 36 months to 48 months. The Wider World: from 48 months to 60 months.
Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery is open 8am - 6:30pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme, which totals 1,140 hours per year, is now available for children from 9 months old up to school age. While all 3-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet specific income requirements. You can stretch your 1,140 hours across the full year or use them during term-time. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery is 4 sessions a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
You can book a visit to Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery by using the enquiry form.
Three of the closest alternatives to Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery in Battersea and London are Bright Horizons Wandsworth Common Day Nursery and Preschool (£97 per day, Good rating, 0.1 km away), Abacus Ark Wandsworth Riverside Quarter (£114 per day, Good rating, 1.2 km away), and Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool (£109 per day, Good rating, 1.2 km away). All three are rated Good by Ofsted. You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Battersea page.
On average, nursery costs £103 per day in Wandsworth, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, Abacus Ark Clapham Junction Nursery ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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