Question 1

What age range does Imagination Preschool Battersea accept?

Accepted Answer

Imagination Preschool & Nursery in Battersea accepts children from 12 months to 5 years old. Every child is assigned a dedicated key educator from day one, and we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework across all 7 areas of learning. Our curriculum is built around creativity, music, movement, and outdoor learning.

Question 2

What are the opening hours for Imagination Preschool Battersea?

Accepted Answer

Imagination Preschool Battersea is open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm, throughout the year. We stay open during most school half terms and holidays, with one week off around Christmas. We offer flexible booking options including full days and funded-hours-only sessions.

Question 3

Where is Imagination Preschool Battersea located?

Accepted Answer

Imagination Preschool Battersea is located at St Mary's RC Primary School, 7 St Joseph's Street, London SW8 4EN, in the Nine Elms area. By car, enter via Lockington Road opposite the station and follow the road around to the right. On foot from the station, enter St Joseph's Street and walk past St Mary's school entrance to the second entrance. The nearest stations are Battersea Park (0.4 miles), Queenstown Road (0.5 miles), and Vauxhall (0.7 miles).

Question 4

What is Imagination Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Accepted Answer

Imagination Preschool Battersea was rated Good by Ofsted at its most recent inspection in August 2025. The Ofsted URN is 2551881 and the full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

Question 5

Does Imagination Preschool accept government-funded childcare hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Imagination Preschool accepts all government-funded childcare entitlements: 15 funded hours for eligible 2-year-olds, universal 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, 30 hours extended entitlement for working parents, 15 hours for eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and over, Tax-Free Childcare, and childcare vouchers from providers including Yellownest, Enjoy Benefits, and Fidelity.

Question 6

What is Imagination Preschool's approach to learning?

Accepted Answer

Imagination Preschool uses a creative learning approach that combines music, movement, and outdoor learning to teach the 7 areas of the Early Years Curriculum. Children make stronger connections with facts and remember them more quickly when learning through creative, hands-on activities. Through woodland learning and outdoor sessions, the classroom extends into the natural environment. Every child develops confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through this approach.

Question 7

How does the settling-in process work at Imagination Preschool?

Accepted Answer

When your child starts, they are assigned a key educator who builds a close relationship with both you and your child. During the first 6 weeks, a baseline assessment is carried out using the EYFS Framework, Early Years Outcomes, and ECAT tools. The key educator observes your child regularly and tracks development across the prime areas of learning. The settling-in period adjusts to each child's pace.

Question 8

What happens when my child is ready for school?

Accepted Answer

Imagination Preschool completes a transition report summarising your child's development and learning outcomes. A photo booklet is made for your child showing what their new school looks like: the uniform, the building, their classroom, where they will hang their coat, and what their teacher looks like. Where possible, the new teacher is invited to visit the nursery and observe your child in a familiar environment, so they can start building a relationship before the first day of school.

Question 9

Does Imagination Preschool provide meals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Imagination Preschool provides freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day. Menus are designed around a balanced nutrition ethos. Dietary requirements and allergies are accommodated, and specific needs are discussed during onboarding before your child's first day. Current menus are available on the Battersea Menus page of the website.

Question 10

What if my child has additional needs (SEND)?

Accepted Answer

Imagination Preschool is committed to inclusive practice. If a key educator identifies that extra support may be needed, they discuss it with parents first, then work with the nursery's SENDCO (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator). With parental consent, the SENDCO may work with outside professionals including Speech and Language Therapists, the Wandsworth Early Years Inclusion Team, and health visitors. A SEND support plan is produced with clear targets using a small-steps approach, carried out daily by the key educator.

Question 11

How do I book a tour or apply for a place at Imagination Preschool?

Accepted Answer

You can book a tour through the Imagination Preschool website, email battersea-enquiry@imaginationpreschool.co.uk, or call 020 7498 6455. Visiting the nursery in person gives the best feel for the environment, the team, and the learning approach.