# Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286811  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chancellor Grove, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8EG
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 76
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3906 6578
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY286811

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 November 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/EY286811

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2004 (Reference EY286811). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286811)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286811)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286811)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/483135)

## 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: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Chancellor Grove, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.435222,-0.095321

- Station: West Dulwich, 0.4 miles
- Station: West Norwood, 0.4 miles
- Station: Tulse Hill, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vale Street MUGA, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Luke's Memorial Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Belair Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds, 0.4 miles
- Park: Peregrine Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rosemead Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alleyn's Oakfield |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dulwich Prep & Senior |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Julian's School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Dulwich College |  | 0–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 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 | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Smiles Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-smiles-ltd-ey366613) | Good | £60 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sowing-and-growing-nursery-and-preschool-2585948) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Partou Lancaster Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-lancaster-avenue-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey411292) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Dunelm Grove Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunelm-grove-pre-school-144053) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Stars Nursery and Wrap Around Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-stars-nursery-and-wrap-around-childcare-2851873) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabet-lanes-nursery-and-pre-school-ey454218) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286811)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+West+Norwood+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJzzAM0gAEdkgRbGnlRZDdfCE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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