# Ciao Ciao Pre-School

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ciao-ciao-pre-school-2819813  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Christ Church Primary School, Cancell Road, London, SW9 6HN
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 20
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 07957 444418
- Website: http://ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2819813

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2819813). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819813)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819813)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819813)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £10 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £25
- Deposit: £50

Source: nursery website (https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/about-us/enrollment-information), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: Christ Church Primary School, Cancell Road, London, SW9 6HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.476151,-0.109258

- Station: Oval, 0.4 miles
- Station: Stockwell, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Loughborough Junction, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eythorne Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cowley Road Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Dan Leno Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Olive Morris Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Myatt's Fields Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 14 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/)
- Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/about-us)

### Food

Its website says parents provide a packed lunch.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/about-us/enrollment-information)

### Settling in

Its website says the youngest children attend morning sessions first, then move up to a full day once they are ready.

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/about-us/enrollment-information)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/about-us/enrollment-information)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/about-us/enrollment-information)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Primary SW9 | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Van Gogh Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Reay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John the Divine Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ashmole Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Evolve Academy |  | 5–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Loughborough Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Chico Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chico-day-care-ltd-2763041) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [We Care Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/we-care-child-care-ey390673) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Mulberry Outdoor Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-outdoor-preschool-2661296) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Park Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-cottage-nursery-2792561) |  |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Green Shoots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-shoots-day-nursery-ey451109) | Report card Dec 2025 | £76 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [LITTLE ANGE'S DAYCARE](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-anges-daycare-2734800) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819813)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (ciaociaopreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://ciaociaopreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ciao+Ciao+Pre+School+Nursery+Sw9+Brixton%2C+Myatt%E2%80%99s+field+park%2C+Camberwell%2C+Oval%2C+Kennington%2C+Clapham%2C+Stockwell&query_place_id=ChIJ_yrsr1oFdkgRmwdJgC-EuB8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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