Abacus Ark Nursery Schools, Wandsworth
Abacus Ark is a family‑run group of nurseries known for their warm, home‑like environments. The FIRST Steps curriculum focuses on developing children’s Focus, Independence, Resilience, Social awareness and Trustworthiness, blending structured activities with freedom to explore. Purpose‑built classrooms integrate STEM subjects, and the pedagogy is inspired by Reggio Emilia, where children are treated as capable learners and educators act as co‑researchers. Environments are designed thoughtfully to spark curiosity, build life skills and prepare children for school while maintaining a family feel.
Home‑like, purposeful and creative.
Parents appreciate the caring, dedicated staff, the engaging curriculum and the home‑from‑home atmosphere. They also value the focus on life skills and independence.
Some reviews mention high fees or waiting lists, but no consistent negative themes emerge.
The Wandsworth Family Information Service describes the St John’s Hill setting (Clapham Junction) as a bright and spacious nursery in a converted church. Children enjoy purpose‑designed rooms and a holistic development programme, including extracurricular activities in a physical development studio. The nursery provides freshly prepared meals and a free educational consultant for parents. Safety and a nurturing environment underpin all practice.
Abacus Ark Nursery Schools is a family-owned and operated childcare center that specializes in educational preschool and nursery services. They provide a safe and secure environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years, with locations in Maida Vale, W…The Riverside Quarter setting has been specially designed to ensure Abacus Ark teachers are able to deliver our tried and tested curriculum in a safe and secure environment.
Your children are provided with fresh and healthy meals and snacks multiple times per day.
Our holistic development programme includes extracurricular sessions delivered in our physical development studio.Abacus Ark is a family‑run group of nurseries known for their warm, home‑like environments. The FIRST Steps curriculum focuses on developing children’s Focus, Independence, Resilience, Social awareness and Trustworthiness, blending structured activities with freedom to explore. Purpose‑built classrooms integrate STEM subjects, and the pedagogy is inspired by Reggio Emilia, where children are treated as capable learners and educators act as co‑researchers. Environments are designed thoughtfully to spark curiosity, build life skills and prepare children for school while maintaining a family feel.