# Dulwich Montessori Nursery School Dulwich Montessori Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at St. Stephens Church, College Road, London, SE21 7HW, in Dulwich, Southwark. It is registered for 47 children and takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It is run by London and Surrey Montessori Schools Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dulwich-montessori-nursery-school-2567117 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: St. Stephens Church, College Road, London, SE21 7HW - Ages: 12 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–15:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 47 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 8766 0091 - Website: http://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/ - Run by: [London and Surrey Montessori Schools Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/london-and-surrey-montessori-schools-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2567117 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 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/16/2567117 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2020 (Reference 2567117). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2567117) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2567117) - Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2567117) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/635612) ## Fees - Deposit: £75 - Registration fee: £25 Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. 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: 08:00–15:00 - Ages: 12 months to 5 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: St. Stephens Church, College Road, London, SE21 7HW Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.432371,-0.078561 - Station: Sydenham Hill, 0.1 miles - Station: Gipsy Hill, 0.6 miles - Station: West Dulwich, 0.8 miles - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Sydenham Wells Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Long Meadow, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the approach includes Montessori, Forest school and Early phonics. Activities named on its website are music classes, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, drama, cooking, STEM and woodland trips. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/) - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/forest%20school) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/extracurricular%20activities) ### Food Its website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/session%20times) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://dulwichmontessori.co.uk/admissions/monthly-fees) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips. - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/) ### Settling in According to its website, free short settling-in sessions are held before the start date, either two sessions (1 hour and 1.5 hours) or one 2-hour session. Staff give parents daily feedback during the first few weeks. - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/admissions/1-year-old-admission-information) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://dulwichmontessori.co.uk/admissions/monthly-fees) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/session%20times) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/session%20times) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/session%20times) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/session%20times) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/parents/starting%20nursery) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://dulwichmontessori.co.uk/admissions/monthly-fees) - Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/session%20times) ### Safety At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://dulwichmontessori.co.uk/admissions/monthly-fees) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://dulwichmontessori.co.uk/admissions/monthly-fees) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/extracurricular%20activities) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/extracurricular%20activities) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/extracurricular%20activities) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/extracurricular%20activities) - Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/extracurricular%20activities) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/extracurricular%20activities) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/) - Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/our%20school/forest%20school) ### Getting a place According to its website, families express interest by email, contact form or phone, then attend a tour, before the place and chosen days are confirmed with the Head Office and a registration form is completed with payment of a £25 registration fee and £75 deposit. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Dulwich Wood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Dulwich Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) | | 0.2 miles | | Dulwich Prep & Senior | | 2–16 | | yes | 0.3 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 | | Dulwich College | | 0–19 | | yes | 0.6 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 | 0.6 miles | | Kelvin Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Paxton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Dulwich College Kindergarten and Infant School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dulwich-college-kindergarten-and-infant-school-ey381689) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Dulwich Oaks Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dulwich-oaks-montessori-nursery-school-ey448433) | Good | | 07:45–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-nursery-2515308) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 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 | 0.5 miles | | [Clive Hall Day Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clive-hall-day-ltd-144095) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Colby Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colby-road-nursery-107478) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Dulwich Montessori Nursery School offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Dulwich Montessori Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Dulwich Montessori Nursery School take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Dulwich Montessori Nursery School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Dulwich Montessori Nursery School offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Dulwich Montessori Nursery School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Dulwich Montessori Nursery School's opening hours? Dulwich Montessori Nursery School opens 08:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Dulwich Montessori Nursery School open all year? No. Dulwich Montessori Nursery School is open term time only. ### What ages does Dulwich Montessori Nursery School take? Dulwich Montessori Nursery School takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. ### What is Dulwich Montessori Nursery School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Dulwich Montessori Nursery School Good at its inspection on 11 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Dulwich Montessori Nursery School take? Dulwich Montessori Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Dulwich Montessori Nursery School? Yes. Dulwich Montessori Nursery School lists a deposit of £75 and a registration fee of £25. ### Who runs Dulwich Montessori Nursery School? Dulwich Montessori Nursery School is run by London and Surrey Montessori Schools Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Dulwich Montessori Nursery School follow? Dulwich Montessori Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school and Early phonics. ### Does Dulwich Montessori Nursery School have outdoor space? Dulwich Montessori Nursery School lists: Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to Dulwich Montessori Nursery School? Sydenham Hill is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Dulwich Montessori Nursery School? You can call 020 8766 0091 and visit www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2567117) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.