Nurseries in Camberwell
Camberwell (SE5) lists 18 early years settings, including 11 day nurseries and 7 school nursery classes, with 641 registered places among those that report them.
Among the day nurseries, older grades give 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. New report cards: 2, with 0 strong in at least 4 of 6 areas; awaiting a first inspection: 2. As results are split across formats, comparing on the Ofsted report itself helps more than a single label.
Denmark Hill and Loughborough Junction are the stations tied to the page. Settings by nearest station: Denmark Hill 11, Oval 3, Kennington 2 and East Dulwich 2.
Read how we rank in the highest-rated nurseries in Southwark and compare Southwark fees. Next to Camberwell: Peckham, Bermondsey and East Dulwich.
Camberwell in numbers
18
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 11
- School nursery classes
- 7
- Registered places
- 641
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 2
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 0
- 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
- 1
- Good
- 6
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 2
Every setting in Camberwell
18 of 18 settings in Camberwell
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place Children & Parents CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for 1st Place Children & Parents Centre | SE5 | 66 places | Good | Kennington 1.5 km1.2 km from centre |
| Bessemer Grange Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Bessemer Grange Primary School | SE5 | — | School inspection | East Dulwich 490 m1.7 km from centre |
| Bright Explorers Day Nursery - Camberwell Church StreetDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Explorers Day Nursery - Camberwell Church Street | SE5 | 38 places | Good | Denmark Hill 610 m190 m from centre |
| Brunswick Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Brunswick Park Primary School | SE5 | — | Early years: Good | Denmark Hill 1.1 km420 m from centre |
| Camberwell GroveDay nurseryOfsted report for Camberwell Grove | SE5 | 81 places | Outstanding | Denmark Hill 490 m1.0 km from centre |
| Crawford Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Crawford Primary School | SE5 | — | Early years: Good | Denmark Hill 530 m350 m from centre |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language ClassesSchool nursery classOfsted report for John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes | SE5 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Kennington 830 m1.1 km from centre |
| Little Ange's DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Ange's Daycare | SE5 | 26 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Oval 1.0 km740 m from centre |
| Lyndhurst Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Lyndhurst Primary School | SE5 | — | School inspection | Denmark Hill 240 m570 m from centre |
| Mini Treasures Children CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Mini Treasures Children Centre | SE5 | 80 places | Good | Oval 1.1 km740 m from centre |
| Mini Treasures NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Mini Treasures Nursery | SE5 | 24 places | Good | Denmark Hill 1.2 km520 m from centre |
| N Family Club CamberwellDay nurseryOfsted report for N Family Club Camberwell | SE5 | 92 places | Not yet inspected | Denmark Hill 600 m70 m from centre |
| Nicki Day Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Nicki Day Nursery Ltd | SE5 | 32 places | Good | Denmark Hill 1.2 km730 m from centre |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Oliver Goldsmith Primary School | SE5 | — | Early years: Good | Denmark Hill 890 m720 m from centre |
| 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 m1.4 km from centre |
| Rosiah ChildcareDay nurseryOfsted report for Rosiah Childcare | SE5 | 36 places | Not yet inspected | Denmark Hill 930 m290 m from centre |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infants SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Joseph's Catholic Infants School | SE5 | — | School inspection | Oval 920 m840 m from centre |
| Sunshine Fruits Nursery CamberwellDay nurseryOfsted report for Sunshine Fruits Nursery Camberwell | SE5 | 84 places | Good | Denmark Hill 810 m570 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- SE5 18 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark Hill | National Rail, Overground | 6 |
| Loughborough Junction | National Rail | 1 |
Nurseries in Camberwell: questions
How many nurseries can I choose from in Camberwell?
Of the 18 settings on our Camberwell page: day nurseries 11 and school nursery classes 7.
How many nurseries in Camberwell are rated Good or better?
Under the older grading, 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. New report cards: 2, with 0 having 4 of 6 areas rated strong or exceptional. Day nurseries and pre-schools yet to be inspected: 2.
How close are Camberwell nurseries to the nearest station?
Settings by nearest station: Denmark Hill 11, Oval 3, Kennington 2 and East Dulwich 2. Within 800 metres of Denmark Hill: 5 of the 11 settings nearest to it.
How do I find out about funded childcare for 2-year-olds in Camberwell?
Southwark council runs the extra-support offer for some 2-year-olds, and you apply through its website. Working-parent hours are applied for on GOV.UK. Southwark Family Information Service is on 0800 013 0639.