# Colby Road Nursery

Colby Road Nursery is a full-day nursery at 9b Colby Road, London, SE19 1HA, in Dulwich, Southwark. It is registered for 13 children and takes children aged 10 months to 3 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. 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 21 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colby-road-nursery-107478  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 9b Colby Road, London, SE19 1HA
- Ages: 10 months to 3 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 13
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8761 3482
- Website: http://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 107478

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 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/16/107478

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1989 (Reference 107478). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107478)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107478)
- Registered places: 13 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107478)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 December 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/363081)

## Fees

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: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 10 months to 3 years
- Weeks open: 50 a year

## Getting there

Address: 9b Colby Road, London, SE19 1HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.424699,-0.082763

- Station: Gipsy Hill, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Crystal Palace, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- Station: Sydenham Hill, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Long Meadow, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Becondale Road Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Paxton Parklet, 0.3 miles
- Park: Crystal Palace Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Norwood Park, 0.3 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum. Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Activities named on its website include music classes, dance and movement, drama, cooking activities and library visits.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says it offers a vegetarian menu and provides breakfast.

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

Its website lists an own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, a growing / allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/our-lovely-garden)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/info-activities)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/our-lovely-garden)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/a-typical-year)

### Settling in

Its website says each child gets a key worker for a six-week settling-in period, after which the child moves on to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. The nursery's care approach is described on its website as a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/opening-hours)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2022 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/how-to-find-us)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/info-activities)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/info-activities)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/info-activities)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/info-activities)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/info-activities)

### Getting a place

Its website says families can make an appointment by phone or through the contact form. The nursery then arranges a visit to a typical morning and explains what parents need to know before a place is offered.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Rockmount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Fidelis College |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| The New School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Elm Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dulwich Oaks Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dulwich-oaks-montessori-nursery-school-ey448433) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons West Dulwich Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-west-dulwich-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey493523) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bonding School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bonding-school-nurseries-limited-2852274) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Blossom Time Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-time-montessori-nursery-2696891) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Stem Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stem-montessori-nursery-2694035) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crystal-palace-rainbow-nursery-2582051) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Colby Road Nursery's opening hours?

Colby Road Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Colby Road Nursery open all year?

Yes, Colby Road Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Colby Road Nursery take?

Colby Road Nursery takes children aged 10 months to 3 years.

### What is Colby Road Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Colby Road Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Colby Road Nursery take?

Colby Road Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 13 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Colby Road Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Colby Road Nursery.

### What approach does Colby Road Nursery follow?

Colby Road Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Colby Road Nursery have outdoor space?

Colby Road Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Colby Road Nursery?

Gipsy Hill is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Colby Road Nursery?

You can call 020 8761 3482 and visit www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107478)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.colbyroadnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Colby+Road+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJAytomFABdkgRq71prQ9i9Ro)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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