Thomas' Kindergarten
Thomas’s Kindergarten offers an exceptional introduction to learning for children aged 2½ to 4 years. It provides a kind, safe and fun environment where early years are viewed as magical. The rich, diverse curriculum prepares children for a lifetime of exploration and positive contribution and includes a morning session (8:45–11:45) and optional afternoon club (11:45–3:00). Flexi drop‑off (8:00–8:45) helps busy families. Staff nurture confidence and independence through a balance of structured activities and play, ensuring children leave well‑prepared for the next stage.
Families describe a magical kindergarten that prepares children for the future.
Parents highlight the stimulating curriculum and loving atmosphere.
Few parents mention limited availability of afternoon club spaces.
School admissions information outlines session times, extended hours and the commitment to early years education.
Thomas’s Academy London. A collaboration between a successful community primary and a family of independent preparatory schools. We are a family run group of co educational independent schools in central London, which seek to give an exceptional start …Thomas’s Kindergarten, Battersea was founded in the crypt of St Mary’s Church, Battersea in 1992.
St Mary’s Church is a beautiful Grade 1 Georgian building in a spectacular location on the banks of the River Thames. William Blake was married here, Joseph Turner painted from here and Benedict Arnold is buried in the crypt.
Benefits include off-street parking with a large grassed area for outside play. Upper Kindergarten children also regularly utilise the facilities of Thomas’s Battersea.
Thomas’s Kindergarten follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and promotes its four principles, which are: A Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments and Learning and Development. With a firm emphasis on learning through play. We operate a free-flow approach for the majority of the morning, encouraging confidence and independence. Additional afternoon clubs are offered until 3pm, including sport, dance, stretch and grow and drama.
Please contact Thomas’s Kindergarten for more details.0Thomas’s Kindergarten offers an exceptional introduction to learning for children aged 2½ to 4 years. It provides a kind, safe and fun environment where early years are viewed as magical. The rich, diverse curriculum prepares children for a lifetime of exploration and positive contribution and includes a morning session (8:45–11:45) and optional afternoon club (11:45–3:). Flexi drop‑off (8:–8:45) helps busy families. Staff nurture confidence and independence through a balance of structured activities and play, ensuring children leave well‑prepared for the next stage.