The Nest Pre-School CIC, is an ARTS-BAASED Community, not-for-profit,  Pre-School, established by parents, at Longfield Hall   in 1992. Children from 2-3 years can have 15/30hrs free sessions, if they meet the  Government Grant Criteria,subject to status of parents, ie Income support/ Universal creditor work,ect                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Please check HMRC website.

Unfunded 3 hour sessions cost £30 - , 9-12pm & 12-3pm

Early drop off 8.30-9.00 £5 available for all children Mon-Fri

Classes: Mon-Fri are available to all children and are optional. Cost £40/week for funded chldren Mon- Cooking, Tues- Italian,school, Wednesdays- Forest School, Thurs- Computer class, Fri- Ceramics/ Drama and Dance.

The nursery is situated in Longfield Hall, a Grade II listed theatre and home to the McAlpine Ballet School. The Nest, offers a home-from-home environment with a playground, vegetable garden, Art room and Playroom, where children learn through play based activities,Children enjoy regular trips to Myatt's Field Park for Forest School experiences, outings to hear the LSO at St Luke's, strawberry picking in Mitcham, plus trips to London's children's theaters and museums.