Full-day nursery in Camberwell, Southwark
Camberwell Grove
195e Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8JU · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Outstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- 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
Fees
- Registration fee
- £100
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Southwark that publish fees charge £72.50–£110 a day for under-2s (11 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- birth to 5 years
Getting there
195e Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8JU · More nurseries in SE5
Stations
- East Dulwich8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Denmark Hill9 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Peckham Rye15 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including Champion Hill, Champion Grove and Ivanhoe Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Warwick Gardens7 min walk
- St Francis Park7 min walk
- Lucas Gardens8 min walk
- Ruskin Park8 min walk
- St Giles' Churchyard10 min walk
- Playground5 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 Southwark there are about 3.1 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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Camberwell Grove is a full-day nursery at 195e Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8JU, in Camberwell, Southwark. It is registered for 81 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 14 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Early Years Foundation.
Run by The London Early Years Foundation (charity), which runs 44 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell GroveThis nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 0 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| ABC Studio Childcare PlusFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Butterfly Lane East Dulwich NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| ABC Studio ChildcareFull-day nursery | Good | £106.23 | 08:30–18:00 | up to 5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Purple Jay Herne Hill DulwichFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Bright Explorers Day Nursery - Camberwell Church StreetFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Sunshine Fruits Nursery CamberwellFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 8 mo | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Camberwell11
- All nurseries in Southwark105
- All nurseries in SE517
- Nurseries near Denmark Hill station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Grove Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2022 0.1 miles
- The Villa ages 2–7has a nursery class 0.3 miles
- Lyndhurst Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2023 0.3 miles
- The Belham Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2024 0.4 miles
- Goose Green Primary and Nursery School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected June 2025 0.5 miles
- St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected October 2024 0.5 miles
- Cherry Garden School ages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected December 2024 0.6 miles
- Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2022 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 Camberwell Grove's opening hours?
Camberwell Grove opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Camberwell Grove take?
Camberwell Grove takes children aged birth to 5 years.
What is Camberwell Grove's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Camberwell Grove Outstanding at its inspection on 9 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Camberwell Grove take?
Camberwell Grove is registered with Ofsted for up to 81 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Camberwell Grove?
Yes. Camberwell Grove lists a registration fee of £100.
Who runs Camberwell Grove?
Camberwell Grove is run by The London Early Years Foundation, which runs 44 nurseries.
Does Camberwell Grove have outdoor space?
Camberwell Grove lists: Own garden and Growing / allotment area.
What is the nearest station to Camberwell Grove?
Denmark Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Camberwell Grove?
You can call 020 7738 4463 and visit www.leyf.org.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leyf.org.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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- 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 EY560636 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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