Full-day nursery in West Dulwich, Lambeth
Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool
Chancellor Grove, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8EG · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since June 2004Reference EY286811Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 3 November 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places76 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 26 March 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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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
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
Chancellor Grove, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8EG · More nurseries in SE21
Stations
- West Dulwich11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- West Norwood11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Tulse Hill14 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
9 bus stops within 400 m, including Martell Road, Park Hall Road / Rosendale Road and Park Hall Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Vale Street MUGA6 min walk
- St Luke's Memorial Garden10 min walk
- Belair Park11 min walk
- West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds11 min walk
- Peregrine Park12 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Chancellor Grove, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8EG, in West Dulwich, Lambeth. It is registered for 76 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.
Run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited (company), which runs 245 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Dedicated sleep roomSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Pram storageSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and PreschoolThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Rainbow Smiles LtdFull-day nursery | Good | £60 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Sowing & Growing Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | from 3 mo | 0.2 miles |
| Partou Lancaster Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Dunelm Grove Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Rainbow Stars Nursery and Wrap Around ChildcareFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in West Dulwich2
- All nurseries in Lambeth112
- All nurseries in SE2111
- Nurseries near West Dulwich station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Elm Wood School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected January 2025 0.3 miles
- Rosemead Preparatory School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.3 miles
- Alleyn's Oakfield ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Dulwich Prep & Senior ages 2–16has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Julian's School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.5 miles
- Dulwich College ages 0–19has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- Dulwich Wood Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected July 2022 0.6 miles
- Kingswood Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected October 2024 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?
Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 3 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool.
Who runs Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool?
Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.
What approach does Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool follow?
Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme.
Does Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space?
Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden.
What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool?
West Dulwich is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool?
You can call 020 3906 6578 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY286811 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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