Imagine a nursery childhood spent mostly outdoors: exploring among the trees, building, climbing, creating and becoming completely absorbed in play. At Liberty Nursery, three- and four-year-olds grow through days filled with nature, freedom and close, secure relationships with adults who know and value them deeply. It is a place where curiosity is treasured, childhood is protected and the foundations are laid for children to become confident, capable and wonderfully individual human beings.
Young children learn best when they are deeply engaged in something that matters to them. At Liberty Nursery, children have the time and freedom to follow their ideas, supported by exceptional educators who know them deeply and understand how young children learn.
Wellbeing begins with being deeply known.
Our educators understand each child’s personality, communication, joys and difficulties, creating the emotional security and strong sense of belonging from which they can explore, connect and grow. We want every child to feel: “I am known. I belong.”
Our environment gives children what childhood increasingly lacks: space, freedom, nature and time. Children spend extensive time outdoors throughout the year, running, climbing, digging, building, creating and becoming completely absorbed in imaginative play.
Nature is not an occasional addition to our curriculum; it is where much of our curriculum lives, supporting physical confidence, curiosity, wellbeing and a close, everyday connection with the natural world.
Children encounter natural materials, loose parts, real tools and meaningful experiences that invite them to investigate, solve problems and turn their ideas into action. They grow plants, care for living things, build, make and contribute to their community. Alongside the freedom and energy of outdoor life, warm indoor spaces provide opportunities for stories, creativity, reflection and quieter moments. Together, these create an environment where children can make decisions, take manageable risks and discover just how capable they are.
Liberty Nursery is located in Morden, though we welcome families from a range of locations in London including: Barnes, Cheam, Clapham, Dulwich, Fulham, Putney, Southfields, Streatham, Surbiton, Tooting, Wandsworth, Wimbledon
Unsure how you’d get here? We provide a private minibus service across London to help get your children to our school.
The adults surrounding a young child shape how safe they feel, how confidently they explore and what they begin to believe about themselves.
Our small, highly skilled team will be led by qualified teachers Charlie O’Sullivan, Early Years Lead, and Becky Twoney, Nursery Teacher. Charlie’s leadership across Nursery and Reception will create genuine continuity between these important stages, while Becky will lead children’s day-to-day nursery experience. Supported by dedicated Nursery Assistants and an approximate 1:6 adult-to-child ratio, the team will have time to listen closely, notice the small things and know every child deeply, designing the environments and learning provocations alongside offering the reassurance, encouragement or challenge each child needs to flourish.
Liberty Nursery will open in September 2027, beginning with a gentle settling-in period before the full nursery routine starts.
Liberty Nursery is for children aged three and four. Children must be three before they begin attending.
The nursery is open Monday to Thursday during school term time, from 8.00am until 4.30pm.
No. Families can choose an attendance pattern of one, two, three or four days each week, subject to availability. Children attend for the full nursery day on their chosen days.
There will be no more than 16 children attending each day. Keeping the nursery small allows our educators to develop close relationships with every child and know them deeply.
Yes. Eligible families can use 15 funded hours with selected attendance patterns, while 30 funded hours can be used by children attending four days each week. Funding is applied retrospectively each term, and we will explain clearly how this works before a place is accepted.
The fee includes the full nursery day, breakfast where required, lunch, snacks and the nursery’s complete programme of experiences and activities.
Children spend extensive time outdoors throughout the year, and nature is where much of our curriculum lives. The sheltered environment remains available for stories, creative experiences, reflection, rest and children who need a quieter moment.
Children continue to play and learn outdoors in most weather, with appropriate clothing and careful supervision. We adapt the day in response to severe weather and always prioritise children’s safety and comfort.
Children need practical clothes that allow them to move, explore and get messy, together with suitable waterproofs and footwear. We will provide families with a complete clothing list before their child starts.
No. We understand that children develop at different rates and will work sensitively with families while children build confidence and independence with toileting and personal care.
Yes. Children can access calm, comfortable spaces for rest and quiet time according to their individual needs, although the nursery does not have a fixed sleep period or sleep space for every child.
Settling is shaped around the individual child. We take time to learn about them, build a trusting relationship and work closely with their family, gradually supporting them to feel safe, known and confident in the nursery.
We consider every child individually and work closely with families to understand their needs. As a small nursery, we will always have an open and honest conversation about whether we can provide the support a child requires before offering a place.
Attending Liberty Nursery does not guarantee a Reception place. Families wishing to continue into Liberty Woodland School must apply through the school’s admissions process, and places depend upon suitability and availability.
Yes. The best way to understand Liberty Nursery is to experience it. Families will be invited to attend a Stay & Play, meet the team and explore the setting before deciding whether to apply.
Complete our nursery enquiry form and the Admissions Team will contact you with information about visits, availability and the application process.
