Abacus Nursery School Streatham Hill

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7 Drewstead Road, London, SW16 1LY

Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 6pm

Phone
0208 677 9117

 

Where to find us

    • Streatham Hill Railway Station (Southern / National Rail): Just a 1 to 2-minute walk (approx. 100 metres) situated at the end of the road! Offers direct, frequent trains to London Victoria, Clapham Junction, and London Bridge.

    • Streatham Railway Station (Thameslink / Southern): A 12 to 15-minute walk (or quick bus ride south down Streatham High Road), providing direct Thameslink services into Blackfriars, Farringdon, and St Pancras International.

    • Balham Underground & National Rail Station (Northern Line): A 15-minute walk (or 5 minutes via the 255 or 315 bus), offering rapid Northern Line access into the City and West End.

  • Streatham Hill Station / Drewstead Road Stops (Stops D, E, OE, OF) (1 to 2-minute walk):

    • Serviced by an extensive bus network: 59, 109, 118, 133, 159, 201, 250, 255, 315, 319, 333, P13, and night buses N109, N133.

    • Access: Directly accessed from the A23 (Streatham High Road / Streatham Hill) turning onto Drewstead Road, or via Bedford Hill from Balham. As the original 1989 home-from-home founding location, 7 Drewstead Road sits on a quiet residential street immediately adjacent to the main transport interchange.

    • Parking Restrictions (Lambeth CPZ): Situated within the Streatham Hill West (Zone G) Controlled Parking Zone. Permit controls operate Monday to Friday for just two hours (10:00am – 12:00pm). PayByPhone / RingGo short-stay parking bays and unrestricted spaces on Drewstead Road and adjacent side streets (such as Woodfield Avenue and Stanthorpe Road) provide seamless drop-off and collection windows outside restricted hours.

    • Tooting Bec Common & Playground (5 to 7-minute walk): Located just down Bedford Hill / Sternhold Avenue, providing over 220 acres of woodland trails, duck ponds, adventure playgrounds, and Tooting Bec Lido for Forest School learning and outdoor play.

    • Hillside Gardens Park (6 to 8-minute walk): A charming, peaceful park featuring tennis courts, multi-sports pitches, and a dedicated children's play area.

    • Streatham Common & The Rookery (15-minute walk or short bus ride): Features vast open green lawns, historic formal terraced gardens, woodland trails, and a large children’s playground.

    • The Original 1989 Founding Site of Abacus Nursery School.

    • Streatham Hill Railway Station & Streatham High Road shopping parade.

    • Streatham Space Project (vibrant local arts, theatre, and music venue).

    • Renowned neighbouring primary schools, including Streatham Wells Primary School, Hitherfield Primary School, Dunraven School, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, and Telferscot Primary School.

  • “Our little one has been at Abacus since 14 months old and we have been blown away by the care all of the staff have shown our daughter. Abacus goes above and beyond when it comes to organising fun and enriching activities for the children at all ages we have been so impressed. Our daughter is currently in lower pre school led by the wonderful Grishanti and her team there have been so accommodating with our daughters additional needs. Myèsha in particular has been instrumental in supporting our daughter from toddler room to lower pre school. All the children love her so much, she is a real asset to Abacus. Special mention also to Lorelle who has cared for our daughter since she first joined. Lorelle has fantastic energy and is so caring! We honestly feel like we’ve gained a family with these wonderful staff members! Thank you for all the fantastic things you provide the children of Streatham Hill!”

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    Maija Dwan, 2026

  • “long due review for this great nursery. both our kids attended Abacus and it's been the best choice we could make. We've seen our kids bloom and their potential called out and nurtured by the amazing staff (Kayleigh, Chelsea and the other girls are really fantastic). As a parent I've been loving how I've been kept updated on how my children are doing, that helped me and my wife to follow up with them at home. really a fantastic nursery, I can't recommend this place enough. good job Lienne, this place is a foundational pillar for Streatham”

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    Piergiorgio Niero, 2024

  • “This is an excellent nursery with passionate and loving staff and management. My daughter (2) is thriving in their care, she loves the singing, drumming and positive energy; she often says 'I can do this' and her development is crystal clear. My partner and I are so pleased with the service we recieve! Our daughter moved there in June (about 18month old) from another very popular and pricey nursery in Streatham Vale which we were happy with but we needed something closer and priced more reasonably. There are a few differences in terms of admin - but Abacus is an exemplary setting with much more of a family feel. My daughters key worker Myeesha (MyMy) and Lienne the manager there are a blessings, they show such love and professionalism! It so important to feel confident when it comes to childcare and we felt that they had our daughter's best interest at heart from day one - our littleone is happy, confident and developing! Thanks Abacus, Streatham Hill.”

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    Charlene Annon, 2023

Our Story

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Streatham Hill, our beautifully appointed nursery provides an exceptional ‘home from home’ for children aged 9 months to 5 years.

Combining a deeply experienced team of early years educators with a rich, nurturing environment, we lay the perfect foundation for a lifelong love of learning, right on your doorstep.

About Abacus

For years, the Abacus family of nurseries has been a trusted cornerstone for London parents. At our Streatham Hill nursery, we believe that a nursery shouldn't feel like an institution; it should feel like a warm, natural extension of your own home.

Our greatest pride is the remarkable stability and warmth of our dedicated team. Many of our practitioners have been with the Abacus family for years, providing a rare sense of continuity. We provide a calm, deeply nurturing atmosphere where your child feels secure, loved, and understood—allowing their natural confidence to flourish.

We are dedicated to equipping children with the tools they need for life beyond nursery, empowering them to become confident critical thinkers and intuitive problem solvers.

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