Tenderlinks Day Nursery - Streatham
Established in 2006, Tenderlinks Day Nursery in Streatham has been a trusted and nurturing hub for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Conveniently located at 38 Mitcham Lane, just moments from St Leonard's Church and Streatham train station, our nursery is ideally situated for families in the local community.
We pride ourselves on offering a warm, welcoming, and stimulating ‘home from home’ environment. Our dedicated team includes 11 passionate practitioners, a deputy manager, and a highly experienced nursery manager—all committed to supporting each child’s unique journey.
At Tenderlinks Streatham, we understand that every child is different, and we tailor our care and learning to suit their individual needs. This personalised approach ensures that every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to grow in confidence and curiosity.
Our curriculum is carefully designed in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and is enriched with engaging, age-appropriate experiences that promote holistic development. Each day is thoughtfully structured to balance learning, play, and exploration, including:
Morning Sessions: Phonics, numeracy, problem-solving, and expressive arts
Afternoon Activities: Nature walks, role play, music, and dance
Specialist Sessions: Weekly sports and outdoor education, led by qualified professionals
Our nursery manager, Sonia, brings over 19 years of experience in early childhood education. Since joining Tenderlinks in March 2021, Sonia has led the team with a deep passion for creating a secure, stimulating environment that follows children’s interests and supports their natural curiosity.
At Tenderlinks Streatham, we are more than a nursery—we are a community where children feel happy, supported, and inspired to thrive.
PARENT HANDBOOK
Throughout an average day your child will engage in a wide range of activities such as some of those listed below:
Phonics
Number
Shape
Problem solving
Reading / Story time
Messy play
Role play / Dressing up
Nature walks
Sand and water play
Gluing and sticking
Sport
Cooking
Music
Singing
Gardening
French
Dance
A typical day:
8.00am – 8.30am
Arrival and Breakfast.
8.30am – 9.00am
Registration and circle time
9.00am – 11.15am
Morning lessons and activities / outings / specialist sessions (snack at 10.00am)
11.15am – 11.45am
Lunch
12.00pm – 2.00pm
Naps / Quiet time or activities for older children
2.00 – 4.30 pm
Afternoon lessons and activities / outings / specialist sessions (snack at 2.15pm)
4.00pm – 4.30pm
Tea
4.45pm – 6.00pm
Story time /Free play and home time
Specialist teacher sessions:
As part of the broad curriculum we offer at Tenderlinks the children take part in weekly specialist led sessions of Sport and we have recently introduced Studio Cultivate.
Kindergarden is a vibrant, year-round outdoor education programme designed to inspire Early Years children to connect with, care for, and take ownership of the green spaces around them. Whether it’s in a school garden or playground, Kindergarden sessions run in all seasons—rain or shine—bringing nature-based learning to life.
The programme is divided into four seasonally themed modules, each delving into the wonders of gardens and the fascinating living things they host. Every week, children take part in hands-on gardening, storytelling, drama, and art, offering a rich and engaging learning experience.
Through this multi-sensory approach, children not only develop fine motor skills and expand their vocabulary, but also explore academic concepts in a natural, meaningful context. Most importantly, they build a lasting appreciation and respect for the living world.
Kindergarden nurtures confident, curious learners—growing their knowledge, creativity, and connection to nature, one season at a time.
Pedro Silva
Pedro holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education and brings over 10 years of experience as a dedicated sports coach and teacher. Passionate about early years development, Pedro spends part of his week planning and delivering engaging multi-sports sessions in nurseries and schools across South West London.
His dynamic sessions take place in our local park or outdoor play areas, providing children with plenty of space to move, explore, and have fun while learning.
Each weekly session is carefully designed to support physical development and early learning, with activities including:
Ball skills
Racket skills
Toddler-friendly athletics
And integrated learning such as counting, colour recognition, and teamwork
Pedro’s enthusiastic approach helps children build confidence, coordination, and a love for movement—laying strong foundations for lifelong health and wellbeing.
About our Team
Nursery Manager: Sonia
Hi, I’m Sonia and I am the manager at Tenderlinks Day Nursery in Streatham. I have been the manager since March 2021.
Watching a child grow and reach their potential is one of life’s greatest pleasures and knowing that I get to experience this every day gives me a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment.
With a background from Portugal, we have a strong family ethos, this always gave me opportunities to be around children and I guess in a way it was the beginning of my path into childcare.
I have been in the industry for over 19 years, working my way through various age groups and ranks, this gave me the opportunity to gaining experience, knowledge and obtain my qualifications along the way.
I started my career early in 2003 in a small setting in London, I then moved on to bigger settings where I was fortunate to be able to develop my knowledge through education. I began by gaining relevant qualifications which included my NVQ’s in childcare as well as being able to go to university where I was awarded my BA Hons degree in teaching and learning.
To be given the opportunity of becoming Tenderlinks manager is a pleasure, alongside my team we aim to provide a secure and stimulating environment, with the feal of a home from home. We follow the children’s interests and feed their curious minds though various approaches. We aim to give them the best stat to their development as well as their learning journey.
38 Mitcham Lane
Streatham, London
SW16 6NP