# Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School is a full-day nursery at St. Lukes's Chambers, Knights Hill, LONDON, SE27 0HS, in West Norwood, Lambeth. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 13 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabet-lanes-nursery-and-pre-school-ey454218 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: St. Lukes's Chambers, Knights Hill, LONDON, SE27 0HS - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 50 a year - Registered places: 30 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 8670 3100 - Website: http://www.alphabetlanes.com/westnorwood - Ofsted URN: EY454218 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 December 2023, 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/EY454218 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY454218). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454218) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454218) - Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454218) ## Fees Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. 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: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 50 a year ## Getting there Address: St. Lukes's Chambers, Knights Hill, LONDON, SE27 0HS Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.432492,-0.102879 - Station: West Norwood, under 0.1 miles - Station: Tulse Hill, 0.6 miles - Station: West Dulwich, 0.8 miles - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: St Luke's Memorial Garden, under 0.1 miles - Park: West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds, under 0.1 miles - Park: Peregrine Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Vale Street MUGA, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, http://www.alphabetlanes.com/westnorwood) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, http://www.alphabetlanes.com/westnorwood) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, http://www.alphabetlanes.com/faq-items/do-children-go-out-of-the-nursery) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, http://www.alphabetlanes.com/faq-items/can-i-speak-to-someone-if-i-am-worried-about-my-childs-development) - Open all year (source: nursery website, http://www.alphabetlanes.com/services) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.alphabetlanes.com/faq-items/does-my-child-have-to-complete-settling-in-sessions) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, http://www.alphabetlanes.com/faq-items/do-you-support-children-with-send) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, http://www.alphabetlanes.com/faq-items/do-you-support-children-with-send) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, http://www.alphabetlanes.com/faq-items/how-will-i-know-what-my-child-is-learning-and-whether-they-are-developing-well) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, http://www.alphabetlanes.com/faq-items/how-will-i-know-what-my-child-is-learning-and-whether-they-are-developing-well) ### Extras and activities - Library visits (source: nursery website, http://www.alphabetlanes.com/faq-items/do-children-go-out-of-the-nursery) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Julian's School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles | | St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Elm Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Rosemead Preparatory School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Hitherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Kingswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Crown Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Alleyn's Oakfield | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Rainbow Stars Nursery and Wrap Around Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-stars-nursery-and-wrap-around-childcare-2851873) | | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Dunelm Grove Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunelm-grove-pre-school-144053) | Good | | 09:00–15:30 | under 0.1 miles | | [Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sowing-and-growing-nursery-and-preschool-2585948) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Norwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-west-norwood-ey552205) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Partou Chapel House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-chapel-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey441905) | Inadequate | | | 0.3 miles | | [Abacus Early Learning Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-early-learning-nursery-ey486975) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School's opening hours? Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School open all year? Yes, Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School take? Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. ### What is Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School Good at its inspection on 14 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School take? Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time. ### What approach does Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School follow? Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School have outdoor space? Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips. ### Does Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School support children with SEND? Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School? West Norwood is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School? You can call 020 8670 3100 and visit www.alphabetlanes.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454218) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.alphabetlanes.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.alphabetlanes.com/westnorwood) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alphabet+Lanes+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJm6JhiKgGdkgRGcAUAwMl7qA) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.