# Abacus Nursery

Abacus Nursery is a full-day nursery at 3 Palace Road, London, SW2 3DY, in Streatham Hill, Lambeth. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 58 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Abacus Kindergarten Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-ey555683  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Palace Road, London, SW2 3DY
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 020 8671 0602
- Website: https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/palace-road-nursery
- Run by: [Abacus Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/abacus-kindergarten-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY555683

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 June 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/EY555683

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY555683). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555683)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555683)
- 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/EY555683)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 21 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1028893)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lambeth that publish fees charge £85–£130 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 3 Palace Road, London, SW2 3DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.443464,-0.120163

- Station: Streatham Hill, 0.5 miles
- Station: Tulse Hill, 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Palace Road Nature Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Doodlebug Garden, 0.1 miles
- Park: Holmewood Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rush Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Rush Common, 0.3 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 Lambeth there are about 2.6 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 58 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/curriculum)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/yourstory)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/book-tour-palace)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/wellbeing)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/wellbeing)

### Outdoors

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/curriculum)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/palace-road-nursery)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/curriculum)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/wellbeing)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/curriculum)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| The Orchard School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Holmewood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Fenstanton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Streatham Wells Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Richard Atkins Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Livity School |  | 2–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Nursery Days](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-nursery-days-ey287358) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Sallykidscare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sallykidscare-2768901) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cherubins Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubins-day-nursery-ltd-ey379922) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bloom Day Nursery & Pre School LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2690707) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-and-pre-school-2809109) |  | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Destiny Kids Nursery Brixton Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/destiny-kids-nursery-brixton-hill-2637732) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Abacus Nursery's opening hours?

Abacus Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Abacus Nursery take?

Abacus Nursery takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.

### What is Abacus Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abacus Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abacus Nursery take?

Abacus Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Abacus Nursery?

Abacus Nursery is run by Abacus Kindergarten Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What approach does Abacus Nursery follow?

Abacus Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Nature-based approach and School readiness programme.

### Does Abacus Nursery have outdoor space?

Abacus Nursery lists: Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Abacus Nursery?

Streatham Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abacus Nursery?

You can call 020 8671 0602 and visit myabacusnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555683)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (myabacusnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://myabacusnursery.co.uk/palace-road-nursery)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abacus+Nursery+School+Palace+Road&query_place_id=ChIJ5wfN4JcFdkgRuBTKf2NTCac)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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