# Camberwell Grove

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camberwell-grove-ey560636  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 195e Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8JU
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 81
- Phone: 020 7738 4463
- Website: https://www.leyf.org.uk/camberwell-grove/
- Run by: [The London Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY560636

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560636

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2018 (Reference EY560636). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560636)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560636)
- Registered places: 81 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560636)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £100

Fees: not published yet.

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

Address: 195e Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.466914,-0.082837

- Station: East Dulwich, 0.3 miles
- Station: Denmark Hill, 0.4 miles
- Station: Peckham Rye, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Warwick Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Francis Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lucas Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ruskin Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Giles' Churchyard, 0.4 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/camberwell-grove)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/camberwell-grove)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/camberwell-grove)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/camberwell-grove)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/camberwell-grove)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/camberwell-grove)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| The Villa |  | 2–7 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lyndhurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Belham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Goose Green Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Cherry Garden School |  | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ABC Studio Childcare Plus](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-studio-childcare-plus-2855233) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Butterfly Lane East Dulwich Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterfly-lane-east-dulwich-nursery-2703553) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [ABC Studio Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-studio-childcare-2590146) | Good | £106.23 | 08:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-jay-herne-hill-dulwich-2732855) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Explorers Day Nursery - Camberwell Church Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-explorers-day-nursery-camberwell-church-street-2656779) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunshine Fruits Nursery Camberwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-fruits-nursery-camberwell-ey544148) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560636)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leyf.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.leyf.org.uk/camberwell-grove/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LEYF+-+Camberwell+Grove+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ5fP9vYQDdkgRrv0FKeieFk8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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