# 1st Choice Day Nursery

1st Choice Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 186 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5EG, in Peckham, Southwark. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-choice-day-nursery-ey557980  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 186 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5EG
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 48
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7635 6408
- Website: http://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY557980

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557980

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY557980). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557980)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557980)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557980)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/736089)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Peckham that publish fees charge £89.50–£106.23 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 186 Peckham High Street, London, SE15 5EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.473737,-0.064733

- Station: Queens Road Peckham, 0.3 miles
- Station: Peckham Rye, 0.3 miles
- Station: Nunhead, 0.7 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cossall Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Holly Grove Shrubbery, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sumner Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Consort Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Brimmington Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Southwark there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/about-us-1)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/our-curriculum)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/our-curriculum)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/healthy-eating)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/fees-funding-1)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/fees-funding-1)

### Outdoors

- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/our-curriculum)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/our-curriculum)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/parental-engagement)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/our-curriculum)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/our-approach)

### Extras and activities

- Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/our-curriculum)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| John Donne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Cherry Garden School |  | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Francis RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bird In Bush School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Haymerle School |  | 5–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Lambs Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-daycare-limited-2873331) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Big N All Preschool and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-n-all-preschool-and-day-nursery-2699662) | Good | £80.43 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Sojourner Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sojourner-day-nursery-2629069) | Met |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Smart Kids Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-kids-day-nursery-ey477859) | Good | £79 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Tots Rye Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-rye-day-nursery-2693428) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Thomas Calton Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thomas-calton-creche-107420) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does 1st Choice Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. 1st Choice Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are 1st Choice Day Nursery's opening hours?

1st Choice Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does 1st Choice Day Nursery take?

1st Choice Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is 1st Choice Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated 1st Choice Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can 1st Choice Day Nursery take?

1st Choice Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at 1st Choice Day Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at 1st Choice Day Nursery.

### Does 1st Choice Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. 1st Choice Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does 1st Choice Day Nursery follow?

1st Choice Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Curiosity Approach, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does 1st Choice Day Nursery have outdoor space?

1st Choice Day Nursery lists: Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does 1st Choice Day Nursery support children with SEND?

1st Choice Day Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to 1st Choice Day Nursery?

Queens Road Peckham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact 1st Choice Day Nursery?

You can call 020 7635 6408 and visit www.1stchoicedaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557980)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.1stchoicedaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.1stchoicedaynursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1st+Choice+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSTpHEAoDdkgRxVwIa5v8Wbs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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