Sessional pre-school in Kennington, Lambeth
Ciao Ciao Pre-School
Christ Church Primary School, Cancell Road, London, SW9 6HN · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (14 reviews)
- About 650 m (8 min walk) from Oval station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £10 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Registration fee
- £25
- Deposit
- £50
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:30–15:30
- Ages
- from 2 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
- Sessions
- Per hour
Getting there
Christ Church Primary School, Cancell Road, London, SW9 6HN · More nurseries in SW9
Stations
- Oval11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- StockwellNo step-free access16 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Loughborough Junction18 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including Christchurch Road / Hillside Road, Vassall Road and Mostyn Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Eythorne Park1 min walk
- Cowley Road Open Space3 min walk
- Dan Leno Gardens4 min walk
- Olive Morris Gardens4 min walk
- Myatt's Fields Park6 min walk
- Playground2 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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Ciao Ciao Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Christ Church Primary School, Cancell Road, London, SW9 6HN, in Kennington, Lambeth. It is registered for 20 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses Montessori, Forest school, Bilingual and Nature-based approaches. It names an inclusive setting as its support, and lists drama, cooking activities and STEM activities.
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
- BilingualSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
Its website says parents provide a packed lunch.
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the youngest children attend morning sessions first, then move up to a full day once they are ready.
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- DramaSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says applicants book a tour, receive an enrolment pack and return the registration, medical and consent forms with a birth certificate or passport, after which the team reviews the documents and confirms the place. The registration fee is £25, the deposit fee is £50, and notice to leave is 6 weeks. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciao Ciao Pre-SchoolThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:30–15:30 | from 2 yrs | This nursery |
| Little Chico Day Care LtdFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| We Care Child CareFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 1–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Mulberry Outdoor PreschoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:30–15:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Park Cottage NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Green Shoots Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2025 | £76 | 08:00–18:00 | from 6 mo | 0.4 miles |
| LITTLE ANGE'S DAYCAREFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 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 Kennington6
- All nurseries in Lambeth112
- All nurseries in SW913
- Nurseries near Oval station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Christ Church Primary SW9 Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected March 2025 under 0.1 miles
- Van Gogh Primary Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected February 2023 0.2 miles
- Reay Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected December 2024 0.3 miles
- St John the Divine Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.3 miles
- Ashmole Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected June 2023 0.5 miles
- Evolve Academy ages 5–16Ofsted: Report cardinspected March 2026 0.5 miles
- Loughborough Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected March 2023 0.5 miles
- St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2022 0.5 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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How much does Ciao Ciao Pre-School cost?
Ciao Ciao Pre-School publishes these fees: per hour £10 for all ages and per hour £5 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Ciao Ciao Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Ciao Ciao Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Ciao Ciao Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Ciao Ciao Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Ciao Ciao Pre-School's opening hours?
Ciao Ciao Pre-School opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Ciao Ciao Pre-School open all year?
No. Ciao Ciao Pre-School is open term time only.
What ages does Ciao Ciao Pre-School take?
Ciao Ciao Pre-School takes children aged from 2 years.
How many children can Ciao Ciao Pre-School take?
Ciao Ciao Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.
Does Ciao Ciao Pre-School accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Ciao Ciao Pre-School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Ciao Ciao Pre-School?
Yes. Ciao Ciao Pre-School lists a registration fee of £25 and a deposit of £50.
What approach does Ciao Ciao Pre-School follow?
Ciao Ciao Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school, Bilingual and Nature-based approach.
Does Ciao Ciao Pre-School support children with SEND?
Ciao Ciao Pre-School lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Ciao Ciao Pre-School?
Oval is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Ciao Ciao Pre-School?
You can call 07957 444418 and visit ciaociaopreschool.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Lambeth
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in LambethFees by age in Lambeth
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (ciaociaopreschool.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2819813 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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