# Armadillos Preschool And Nursery

Armadillos Preschool And Nursery is a full-day nursery at 23 Eastlake Road, London, London, SE5 9QJ, in Brixton, Lambeth. It is registered for 35 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £92 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Armadillos Nursery And Preschool Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/armadillos-preschool-and-nursery-2531166  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 23 Eastlake Road, London, London, SE5 9QJ
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 35
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7274 8978
- Website: http://www.armadillonurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Armadillos Nursery And Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/armadillos-nursery-and-preschool-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2531166

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 2022, 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/16/2531166

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2531166). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2531166)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2531166)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2531166)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £92 (£9.20 an hour) | – |
| 2-year-olds | £92 (£9.20 an hour) | – |
| 3 and over | £92 (£9.20 an hour) | – |
| All ages | – | £767 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £14.10 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2.40 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £5 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.armadillonurseries.co.uk/info-for-parents), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: 23 Eastlake Road, London, London, SE5 9QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.468260,-0.100316

- Station: Loughborough Junction, 0.2 miles
- Station: Denmark Hill, 0.5 miles
- Station: Brixton, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elam Street Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wyck Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ruskin Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dora Boatemah Memorial Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Myatt's Fields Park, 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum and names STEM activities among its activities. Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.armadillonurseries.co.uk/curriculum)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.armadillonurseries.co.uk/nutrition)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.armadillonurseries.co.uk/info-for-parents)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.armadillonurseries.co.uk/)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.armadillonurseries.co.uk/babies-and-toddlers)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2022 inspection found safeguarding effective. Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system.

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.armadillonurseries.co.uk/keeping-your-child-safe)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.armadillonurseries.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.armadillonurseries.co.uk/preschool)

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Crawford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hill Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lyndhurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Jessop Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nest Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-pre-school-cic-2642872) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Park Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-cottage-nursery-2792561) |  |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rosebuds Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosebuds-preschool-ey543533) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mulberry Outdoor Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-outdoor-preschool-2661296) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Ecole Cadet Rouselle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ecole-cadet-rouselle-ey459639) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Brixton Garden Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brixton-garden-nursery-and-pre-school-2807039) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Armadillos Preschool And Nursery cost?

Armadillos Preschool And Nursery publishes these fees: full day £92 for under 2s, full day £92 for 2-year-olds, full day £92 for 3 and over, per month £767 for all ages, per month £1,150 for all ages, per month £1,533 for all ages and per month £1,917 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Armadillos Preschool And Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Armadillos Preschool And Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £14.10 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### What are Armadillos Preschool And Nursery's opening hours?

Armadillos Preschool And Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Armadillos Preschool And Nursery take?

Armadillos Preschool And Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is Armadillos Preschool And Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Armadillos Preschool And Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Armadillos Preschool And Nursery take?

Armadillos Preschool And Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Armadillos Preschool And Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Armadillos Preschool And Nursery.

### Who runs Armadillos Preschool And Nursery?

Armadillos Preschool And Nursery is run by Armadillos Nursery And Preschool Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Armadillos Preschool And Nursery follow?

Armadillos Preschool And Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Armadillos Preschool And Nursery have outdoor space?

Armadillos Preschool And Nursery lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to Armadillos Preschool And Nursery?

Loughborough Junction is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Armadillos Preschool And Nursery?

You can call 020 7274 8978 and visit www.armadillonurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2531166)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.armadillonurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.armadillonurseries.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Armadillos+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJCanAhf8FdkgR8gBuA1oU7Qc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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