Nurseries in Southwark
Southwark has 169 early years settings in our directory and 5,151 registered places across postcode districts SE1, SE5, SE15, SE16, SE17, SE19, SE21, SE22 and SE24. By type: day nurseries 92, school nursery classes 56, pre-schools 10, independent schools with early years provision 7 and nursery schools 4.
On Ofsted's older grading the grades are 8 Outstanding and 64 Good. Settings with newer report cards: 15; strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas: 5. Settings recorded as Met because they had no children on roll when visited: 1. Awaiting a first inspection: 14.
For approach, settings with Montessori in the name: 8, with a forest-school name: 1, and with a bilingual name: 2.
The highest-rated nurseries in Southwark page sets out how we rank. Prices are on the Southwark nursery fees page, and funded hours are explained on free childcare in Southwark. Neighbourhoods: Bermondsey, Camberwell, Dulwich, East Dulwich and Peckham.
Southwark in numbers
169
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 92
- School nursery classes
- 56
- Pre-schools
- 10
- Independent schools (early years)
- 7
- Nursery schools
- 4
- Registered places
- 5,151
- Childminders (not listed individually)
- 171
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 15
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 5
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 8
- Good
- 64
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 14
Every setting in Southwark
169 of 169 settings in Southwark
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Choice Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for 1st Choice Day Nursery | SE15 | 48 places | Good | Peckham Rye 500 m |
| 1st Place at the ElephantDay nurseryOfsted report for 1st Place at the Elephant | SE17 | 100 places | Good | Elephant & Castle 340 m |
| 1st Place Children & Parents CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for 1st Place Children & Parents Centre | SE5 | 66 places | Good | Kennington 1.5 km |
| ABC Studio ChildcareDay nurseryOfsted report for ABC Studio Childcare | SE15 | 27 places | Good | East Dulwich 630 m |
| ABC Studio Childcare PlusDay nurseryOfsted report for ABC Studio Childcare Plus | SE15 | 21 places | Not yet inspected | East Dulwich 620 m |
| Albion Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Albion Primary School | SE16 | — | Early years: Good | Rotherhithe 90 m |
| Alfred Salter Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Alfred Salter Primary School | SE16 | — | School inspection | Canada Water 470 m |
| Alleyn's SchoolIndependent school (early years) | SE22 | — | School inspection | North Dulwich 430 m |
| Arc NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Arc Nursery | SE1 | 59 places | Good | Borough 290 m |
| Ark Globe AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Ark Globe Academy | SE1 | — | Early years: strong | Borough 650 m |
| Ark Start GlobeDay nurseryOfsted report for Ark Start Globe | SE1 | 68 places | Not yet inspected | Elephant & Castle 620 m |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery - NunheadDay nurseryOfsted report for Banana Moon Day Nursery - Nunhead | SE15 | 65 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Nunhead 350 m |
| Banana Moon Nunhead 2Day nurseryOfsted report for Banana Moon Nunhead 2 | SE15 | 60 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Nunhead 280 m |
| Bellenden Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Bellenden Primary School | SE15 | — | Early years: Good | Peckham Rye 620 m |
| Bessemer Grange Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Bessemer Grange Primary School | SE5 | — | School inspection | East Dulwich 490 m |
| Big N All Preschool and Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Big N All Preschool and Day Nursery | SE15 | 32 places | Good | Queens Road Peckham 370 m |
| Bird In Bush SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Bird In Bush School | SE15 | — | Early years: Requires improvement | Queens Road Peckham 830 m |
| Blossoms Montessori Children's HouseDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Blossoms Montessori Children's House | SE22 | 20 places | Outstanding | Honor Oak Park 1.2 km |
| Bosco NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Bosco Nursery | SE16 | 34 places | Good | Rotherhithe 450 m |
| Bright Explorers Day Nursery - Camberwell Church StreetDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Explorers Day Nursery - Camberwell Church Street | SE5 | 38 places | Good | Denmark Hill 610 m |
| Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool | SE15 | 74 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Nunhead 770 m |
| Bright Sojourner Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Sojourner Day Nursery | SE15 | 26 places | Met | Peckham Rye 610 m |
| Brunswick Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Brunswick Park Primary School | SE5 | — | Early years: Good | Denmark Hill 1.1 km |
| Bubbly Day Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Bubbly Day Nursery Limited | SE16 | 35 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | South Bermondsey 480 m |
| Burgess Park Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Burgess Park Community Nursery | SE15 | 45 places | Outstanding | Peckham Rye 1.2 km |
| Butterfly Lane East Dulwich NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Butterfly Lane East Dulwich Nursery | SE22 | 43 places | Good | East Dulwich 320 m |
| Camberwell GroveDay nurseryOfsted report for Camberwell Grove | SE5 | 81 places | Outstanding | Denmark Hill 490 m |
| Charles Dickens Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Charles Dickens Primary School | SE1 | — | School inspection | Borough 220 m |
| Cherry Garden SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Cherry Garden School | SE15 | — | School inspection | Peckham Rye 300 m |
| Colby Road NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Colby Road Nursery | SE19 | 13 places | Good | Gipsy Hill 100 m |
| Colourbox Childcare NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Colourbox Childcare Nursery | SE15 | 13 places | Good | Honor Oak Park 740 m |
| Crawford Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Crawford Primary School | SE5 | — | Early years: Good | Denmark Hill 530 m |
| CTY Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for CTY Nursery Ltd | SE1 | 32 places | Good | Bermondsey 1.4 km |
| Dulwich CollegeIndependent school (early years) | SE21 | — | School inspection | West Dulwich 440 m |
| Dulwich College Kindergarten and Infant SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Dulwich College Kindergarten and Infant School | SE21 | 52 places | Good | Sydenham Hill 320 m |
| Dulwich Montessori Nursery SchoolPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Dulwich Montessori Nursery School | SE21 | 47 places | Good | Sydenham Hill 230 m |
| Dulwich Oaks Montessori Nursery SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Dulwich Oaks Montessori Nursery School | SE19 | 75 places | Good | Gipsy Hill 350 m |
| Dulwich Prep & SeniorIndependent school (early years) | SE21 | — | School inspection | Sydenham Hill 390 m |
| Dulwich Village Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Dulwich Village Pre-School | SE21 | 32 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Sydenham Hill 1.0 km |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for Dulwich Wood Nursery School | SE21 | — | Early years: na | Sydenham Hill 260 m |
| Eagles Flight Montessori Nursery SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Eagles Flight Montessori Nursery School | SE15 | 29 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Queens Road Peckham 650 m |
| Early Steps Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Early Steps Day Nursery | SE17 | 36 places | Good | Kennington 610 m |
| Edg NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Edg Nursery | SE22 | 92 places | Good | East Dulwich 340 m |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School | SE17 | — | School inspection | Elephant & Castle 890 m |
| Evelina Hospital SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Evelina Hospital School | SE1 | — | School inspection | Lambeth North 490 m |
| Excel Child Care Services LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Excel Child Care Services Ltd | SE22 | 60 places | Good | Honor Oak Park 1.1 km |
| First Steps Montessori Day NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for First Steps Montessori Day Nursery | SE22 | 35 places | Not yet inspected | North Dulwich 1.4 km |
| Fountain Children CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Fountain Children Centre | SE15 | 42 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Queens Road Peckham 1.0 km |
| Friars Primary Foundation SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Friars Primary Foundation School | SE1 | — | School inspection | Southwark 360 m |
| Galaxy ExplorersDay nurseryOfsted report for Galaxy Explorers | SE16 | 85 places | Good | Surrey Quays 610 m |
| Garden Lilies NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Garden Lilies Nursery | SE1 | 66 places | Not yet inspected | Borough 1.0 km |
| German Kindergarten North DulwichDay nurseryBilingualOfsted report for German Kindergarten North Dulwich | SE24 | 20 places | Good | North Dulwich 160 m |
| God's Grace DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for God's Grace Daycare | SE16 | 40 places | Good | South Bermondsey 290 m |
| Goodrich Community Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Goodrich Community Primary School | SE22 | — | Early years: Good | East Dulwich 1.4 km |
| Goose Green Primary and Nursery SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Goose Green Primary and Nursery School | SE22 | — | Early years: Good | East Dulwich 270 m |
| Goslings Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Goslings Day Nursery | SE15 | 33 places | Outstanding | Nunhead 280 m |
| Grange Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Grange Primary School | SE1 | — | Early years: Good | Borough 1.0 km |
| Grove Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Grove Primary School | SE22 | — | School inspection | East Dulwich 510 m |
| Gumboots Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Gumboots Community Nursery | SE22 | 87 places | Good | East Dulwich 870 m |
| Halfmoon Montessori NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Halfmoon Montessori Nursery | SE24 | 53 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Herne Hill 220 m |
| Harris Primary Academy Peckham ParkSchool nursery classOfsted report for Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park | SE15 | — | School inspection | Queens Road Peckham 650 m |
| Hatching Dragons Canada WaterDay nurseryOfsted report for Hatching Dragons Canada Water | SE16 | 72 places | Good | Limehouse 700 m |
| Heber Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Heber Primary School | SE22 | — | Early years: Good | East Dulwich 1.0 km |
| Herne Hill SchoolIndependent school (early years) | SE24 | — | School inspection | Herne Hill 360 m |
| Ilderton Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Ilderton Primary School | SE16 | — | Early years: Outstanding | South Bermondsey 320 m |
| Ivydale Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Ivydale Primary School | SE15 | — | School inspection | Brockley 740 m |
| James Allen's Girls' SchoolIndependent school (early years) | SE22 | — | School inspection | North Dulwich 240 m |
| John Donne Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for John Donne Primary School | SE15 | — | Early years: Good | Queens Road Peckham 310 m |
| John Keats Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for John Keats Primary School | SE16 | — | Early years: Good | South Bermondsey 700 m |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language ClassesSchool nursery classOfsted report for John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes | SE5 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Kennington 830 m |
| Joyful Star NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Joyful Star Nursery | SE16 | 20 places | Good | Bermondsey 340 m |
| Judith Kerr Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Judith Kerr Primary School | SE24 | — | Early years: Good | North Dulwich 370 m |
| K & O Childcare LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for K & O Childcare Ltd | SE15 | 54 places | Good | Peckham Rye 0.9 km |
| Keyworth Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Keyworth Primary School | SE17 | — | School inspection | Kennington 280 m |
| Kido Elephant ParkDay nurseryOfsted report for Kido Elephant Park | SE17 | 124 places | Good | Elephant & Castle 440 m |
| Kintore Way Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for Kintore Way Nursery School | SE1 | — | School inspection | Bermondsey 890 m |
| Leo's Den NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Leo's Den Nursery | SE1 | 64 places | Good | Borough 600 m |
| Little Acorns Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Acorns Day Nursery | SE16 | 104 places | Good | Bermondsey 150 m |
| Little Ange's DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Ange's Daycare | SE5 | 26 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Oval 1.0 km |
| Little Angels Day Nursery & Child Care Services LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Angels Day Nursery & Child Care Services Limited | SE15 | 18 places | Good | Peckham Rye 1.1 km |
| Little Bear's In Elephant And CastleDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Bear's In Elephant And Castle | SE17 | 72 places | Good | Elephant & Castle 130 m |
| Little Fingers Montessori NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Little Fingers Montessori Nursery | SE22 | 47 places | Good | North Dulwich 1.2 km |
| Little Jungle School of Early ChildhoodDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Jungle School of Early Childhood | SE15 | 24 places | Outstanding | Peckham Rye 670 m |
| Little Jungle School of Early ChildhoodDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Jungle School of Early Childhood | SE15 | 56 places | Outstanding | Peckham Rye 680 m |
| Little Lambs Daycare LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Lambs Daycare Limited | SE15 | 49 places | Not yet inspected | Peckham Rye 140 m |
| Little Me Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Me Day Nursery | SE16 | 120 places | Good | Canada Water 240 m |
| Little Rabbit Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Rabbit Day Nursery | SE15 | 44 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Peckham Rye 780 m |
| Little Winners Montessori NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Little Winners Montessori Nursery | SE22 | 30 places | Good | East Dulwich 660 m |
| Littlepips PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Littlepips Preschool | SE16 | 23 places | Good | Rotherhithe 130 m |
| London Christian SchoolIndependent school (early years) | SE1 | — | School inspection | Borough 140 m |
| Lyndhurst Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Lyndhurst Primary School | SE5 | — | School inspection | Denmark Hill 240 m |
| Magic Roundabout Nurseries LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd | SE17 | 105 places | Outstanding | Kennington 650 m |
| Maryams NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Maryams Nursery | SE1 | 47 places | Good | Bermondsey 840 m |
| Maryams NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Maryams Nursery | SE1 | 65 places | Good | Borough 340 m |
| Michael Faraday SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Michael Faraday School | SE17 | — | School inspection | Kennington 1.3 km |
| Mini Treasures Children CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Mini Treasures Children Centre | SE5 | 80 places | Good | Oval 1.1 km |
| Mini Treasures NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Mini Treasures Nursery | SE5 | 24 places | Good | Denmark Hill 1.2 km |
| Musical Mayhem London CIC - Dockland SettlementsPre-schoolOfsted report for Musical Mayhem London CIC - Dockland Settlements | SE16 | 74 places | Not yet inspected | Canada Water 1.0 km |
| My Favourite NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for My Favourite Nursery | SE22 | 54 places | Good | East Dulwich 1.1 km |
| N Family Club CamberwellDay nurseryOfsted report for N Family Club Camberwell | SE5 | 92 places | Not yet inspected | Denmark Hill 600 m |
| N Family Club East DulwichDay nurseryOfsted report for N Family Club East Dulwich | SE22 | 186 places | Not yet inspected | East Dulwich 340 m |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for Nell Gwynn Nursery School | SE15 | — | Good | Queens Road Peckham 510 m |
| Nicki Day Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Nicki Day Nursery Ltd | SE5 | 32 places | Good | Denmark Hill 1.2 km |
| Oasis Academy Surrey SquareSchool nursery classOfsted report for Oasis Academy Surrey Square | SE17 | — | School inspection | Elephant & Castle 1.3 km |
| Old Kent Road Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Old Kent Road Nursery and Preschool | SE15 | 55 places | Good | South Bermondsey 890 m |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Oliver Goldsmith Primary School | SE5 | — | Early years: Good | Denmark Hill 890 m |
| Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery & Pre-School | SE21 | 56 places | Good | West Dulwich 780 m |
| Pearl NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Pearl Nursery | SE1 | 72 places | Not yet inspected | Borough 270 m |
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School | SE16 | — | Early years: Good | Limehouse 750 m |
| Phoenix Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Phoenix Primary School | SE1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | South Bermondsey 920 m |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Pilgrims' Way Primary School | SE15 | — | School inspection | Queens Road Peckham 710 m |
| Piplings NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Piplings Nursery | SE22 | 46 places | Good | Honor Oak Park 1.3 km |
| PlayshackPre-schoolOfsted report for Playshack | SE16 | 14 places | Good | Limehouse 720 m |
| Purple Jay East DulwichDay nurseryOfsted report for Purple Jay East Dulwich | SE22 | 38 places | Good | North Dulwich 1.4 km |
| Purple Jay Herne Hill DulwichDay nurseryOfsted report for Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich | SE5 | 82 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | East Dulwich 470 m |
| Purple Jay Nursery Peckham RyeDay nurseryOfsted report for Purple Jay Nursery Peckham Rye | SE15 | 42 places | Good | Nunhead 770 m |
| Rainbows at RedriffPre-schoolOfsted report for Rainbows at Redriff | SE16 | 9 places | Outstanding | Canada Water 1.0 km |
| Redriff Primary, City of London AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Redriff Primary, City of London Academy | SE16 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Canada Water 1.0 km |
| Riverside Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Riverside Primary School | SE16 | — | Early years: Good | Bermondsey 160 m |
| Robert Browning Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Robert Browning Primary School | SE17 | — | Early years: expected | Elephant & Castle 710 m |
| Rock ClubPre-schoolOfsted report for Rock Club | SE21 | 26 places | Not yet inspected | North Dulwich 190 m |
| Rockingham Community Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Rockingham Community Day Nursery | SE1 | 32 places | Good | Elephant & Castle 500 m |
| Rockingham Community Pre-school PlaygroupDay nurseryOfsted report for Rockingham Community Pre-school Playgroup | SE1 | 16 places | Good | Elephant & Castle 390 m |
| Rosiah ChildcareDay nurseryOfsted report for Rosiah Childcare | SE5 | 36 places | Not yet inspected | Denmark Hill 930 m |
| Rotherhithe Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Rotherhithe Primary School | SE16 | — | No inspection in our data | Surrey Quays 200 m |
| Rye Garden Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Rye Garden Day Nursery | SE15 | 26 places | Strong in 4 of 6 areas | Peckham Rye 810 m |
| Rye Oak Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Rye Oak Primary School | SE15 | — | Early years: Good | Peckham Rye 740 m |
| Safe Haven Nursery and Learning Centres LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Safe Haven Nursery and Learning Centres Limited | SE16 | 110 places | Not yet inspected | Bermondsey 540 m |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the BoroughSchool nursery classOfsted report for Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough | SE1 | — | School inspection | Borough 180 m |
| School Outdoors DulwichDay nurseryOfsted report for School Outdoors Dulwich | SE24 | 25 places | Good | North Dulwich 570 m |
| SkallywagsDay nurseryOfsted report for Skallywags | SE16 | 48 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Bermondsey 270 m |
| Smart Kids Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Smart Kids Day Nursery | SE15 | 45 places | Good | Queens Road Peckham 330 m |
| Smart Start Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Smart Start Nursery Limited | SE1 | 44 places | Good | Borough 900 m |
| Snowsfields Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Snowsfields Primary School | SE1 | — | Early years: Good | London Bridge 460 m |
| South Bermondsey Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for South Bermondsey Community Nursery | SE16 | 96 places | Good | South Bermondsey 600 m |
| Southwark Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Southwark Park Primary School | SE16 | — | Early years: Good | Bermondsey 510 m |
| Sparkling Minds Nursery & Pre-schoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Sparkling Minds Nursery & Pre-school | SE15 | 44 places | Good | Nunhead 640 m |
| SRC Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for SRC Community Nursery | SE17 | 60 places | Not yet inspected | Kennington 170 m |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | SE22 | — | School inspection | North Dulwich 1.2 km |
| St Francis RC Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Francis RC Primary School | SE15 | — | School inspection | Queens Road Peckham 940 m |
| St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | SE1 | — | School inspection | Lambeth North 380 m |
| St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School | SE15 | — | School inspection | Peckham Rye 550 m |
| St James' Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St James' Church of England Primary School | SE16 | — | School inspection | Bermondsey 230 m |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St John's Roman Catholic Primary School | SE16 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Canada Water 640 m |
| St Johns Pre SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for St Johns Pre School | SE17 | 24 places | Good | Elephant & Castle 490 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infants SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Joseph's Catholic Infants School | SE5 | — | School inspection | Oval 920 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | SE16 | — | Early years: expected | Bermondsey 370 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | SE16 | — | School inspection | Canada Water 400 m |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Jude's Church of England Primary School | SE1 | — | Early years: expected | Elephant & Castle 470 m |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Paul's Church of England Primary School | SE17 | — | Early years: Good | Kennington 520 m |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Peter's Church of England Primary School | SE17 | — | School inspection | Kennington 900 m |
| Strong Tower Around The Clock NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Strong Tower Around The Clock Nursery | SE16 | 80 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Bermondsey 480 m |
| Sunhill Early Learning PeckhamDay nurseryOfsted report for Sunhill Early Learning Peckham | SE15 | — | Good | Peckham Rye 390 m |
| Sunshine Fruits Nursery CamberwellDay nurseryOfsted report for Sunshine Fruits Nursery Camberwell | SE5 | 84 places | Good | Denmark Hill 810 m |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary OverieSchool nursery classOfsted report for The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | SE1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Borough 200 m |
| The German Kindergarten BermondseyDay nurseryBilingualOfsted report for The German Kindergarten Bermondsey | SE16 | 18 places | Good | Bermondsey 130 m |
| The Grove Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for The Grove Nursery School | SE15 | — | School inspection | Denmark Hill 1.4 km |
| The Hive Forest School NurseryPre-schoolForest schoolOfsted report for The Hive Forest School Nursery | SE16 | 12 places | Good | Canada Water 830 m |
| The Nurture Nest Multilingual NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Nurture Nest Multilingual Nursery | SE1 | 35 places | Not yet inspected | Borough 480 m |
| The Puddleduck NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Puddleduck Nursery | SE15 | 55 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Crofton Park 760 m |
| The VillaIndependent school (early years) | SE15 | — | School inspection | Peckham Rye 460 m |
| Thomas Calton CrecheDay nurseryOfsted report for Thomas Calton Creche | SE15 | 26 places | Good | Peckham Rye 300 m |
| Tots Rye Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Tots Rye Day Nursery | SE15 | 30 places | Good | Peckham Rye 330 m |
| Tower Bridge Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Tower Bridge Primary School | SE1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | London Bridge 770 m |
| Trinity ChildcareDay nurseryOfsted report for Trinity Childcare | SE16 | 53 places | Good | Heron Quays 0.9 km |
| Under the Willow NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Under the Willow Nursery | SE21 | 37 places | Good | Herne Hill 760 m |
| Victory House Children's CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Victory House Children's Centre | SE17 | 55 places | Good | Elephant & Castle 1.1 km |
| Victory Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Victory Primary School | SE17 | — | Early years: Good | Elephant & Castle 500 m |
| Your Choice Childcare Services Day Nursery, Preschool, Afterschool and Holiday ClubPre-schoolOfsted report for Your Choice Childcare Services Day Nursery, Preschool, Afterschool and Holiday Club | SE16 | 30 places | Good | South Bermondsey 310 m |
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Settings by postcode district
- SE1 26 settings
- SE5 18 settings
- SE15 41 settings
- SE16 33 settings
- SE17 16 settings
- SE19 2 settings
- SE21 9 settings
- SE22 19 settings
- SE24 5 settings
Neighbourhoods in Southwark
Fees
| Average weekly price (nurseries) | Inner London | Outer London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | |||
| 25 hours a week, no funded hours | £238.01 | £216.94 | £188.75 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £185.10 | £171.39 | £148.82 |
| Age 2 | |||
| 25 hours a week, no funded hours | £222.18 | £213.99 | £174.85 |
| 25 hours a week, after 15 funded hours (extra-support 2-year-olds) | £88.87 | £85.60 | £69.94 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £180.69 | £172.62 | £140.72 |
| Age 3 and 4 | |||
| 25 hours a week, after 15 universal funded hours | £86.54 | £82.67 | £67.20 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £179.13 | £158.31 | £132.72 |
Free childcare in Southwark
- Working parents (from 9 months)
- Apply on GOV.UK for an 11-digit code and give it to your provider; re-confirm every 3 months. Apply on GOV.UK
- 2-year-olds with extra support
- Apply through the council. This link goes to the council's application. Apply
- All 3 and 4-year-olds (15 hours)
- No application to the council: speak to your chosen provider.
Southwark Family Information Service
Checked against the council website on 22 October 2026.
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Nurseries in Southwark: questions
How many settings offer early years care in Southwark?
169 early years settings are on our Southwark page: day nurseries 92, school nursery classes 56, pre-schools 10, independent schools with early years provision 7 and nursery schools 4.
Which Ofsted grades do nurseries in Southwark hold?
Day nurseries and pre-schools not yet inspected: 14. The older grades give 8 Outstanding and 64 Good. Settings with a newer report card: 15; strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas: 5. Settings recorded as Met, which means no children were on roll at the visit: 1.
How do I get free childcare hours in Southwark?
Working parents apply on GOV.UK for an 11-digit code and hand it to the provider, re-confirming every 3 months. Some 2-year-olds can get extra-support places by applying through the council, while 3 and 4 year olds need no council application: speak to your chosen provider. The Southwark Family Information Service is on 0800 013 0639.
Does Southwark have many registered childminders?
Southwark has 171 Ofsted-registered childminders. We show totals only, never individual names or addresses.
Are there Montessori or bilingual nurseries in Southwark?
Settings with Montessori in the name: 8. With a bilingual name: 2. With forest school in the name: 1. Tags come from names, so confirm the approach with each nursery.
Which station is closest to Southwark nurseries?
Settings by nearest station include Peckham Rye 18, Borough 13, East Dulwich 14 and Denmark Hill 12.