Sessional pre-school in Dulwich, Southwark
Dulwich Village Pre-School
Old Alleynian Club, Dulwich Common, London, SE21 7HA · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since August 2017Reference EY547554Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 2 December 2025Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places32 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating4 (Good)inspected 21 November 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £15 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 5.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Deposit
- £50
- Registration fee
- £20
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
Ages: not published yet
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- Mon09:30–15:15
- Tue09:30–15:15
- Wed09:30–15:15
- Thu09:30–15:15
- Fri09:30–12:45
- Weeks open
- Term time only
- Sessions
- Half day
Getting there
Old Alleynian Club, Dulwich Common, London, SE21 7HA · More nurseries in SE21
Stations
- Sydenham Hill16 min walk · 0.6 miles
- West Dulwich19 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Forest HillStep-free access22 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
3 bus stops within 400 m, including Southwark Sports Ground and Lordship Lane Estate.
Parks and playgrounds
- Dulwich Park5 min walk
- Dawson's Hill Park10 min walk
- Horniman Museum and Gardens11 min walk
- Horniman Triangle11 min walk
- Playground7 min walk
- Playground7 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Dulwich Village Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Old Alleynian Club, Dulwich Common, London, SE21 7HA, in Dulwich, Southwark. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 09:30–15:15, Mon–Thu; 09:30–12:45, Fri, term time only. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 18 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 and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- ParkingSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Village Pre-SchoolThis nursery | Report card 2025 | not shared yet | 09:30–15:15 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Dulwich College Kindergarten and Infant SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Lammas Green NurserySessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Cuddly Bear Day Care NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Dulwich Montessori Nursery SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–15:00 | 1–5 yrs | 0.6 miles |
| Purple Jay East DulwichFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| First Steps Montessori Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Dulwich5
- All nurseries in Southwark105
- All nurseries in SE2111
- Nurseries near Sydenham Hill station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Dulwich College ages 0–19has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Eliot Bank Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected April 2023 0.6 miles
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected November 2021 0.6 miles
- Dulwich Prep & Senior ages 2–16has a nursery class 0.7 miles
- Goodrich Community Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected July 2025 0.7 miles
- Horniman Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected December 2023 0.7 miles
- Dulwich Wood Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected February 2026 0.7 miles
- Dulwich Wood Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected July 2022 0.7 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 Dulwich Village Pre-School cost?
Dulwich Village Pre-School publishes these fees: half day £15 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Dulwich Village Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Dulwich Village Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Dulwich Village Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Dulwich Village Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Dulwich Village Pre-School's opening hours?
Dulwich Village Pre-School opens 09:30–15:15, Mon–Thu; 09:30–12:45, Fri.
Is Dulwich Village Pre-School open all year?
No. Dulwich Village Pre-School is open term time only.
What is Dulwich Village Pre-School's Ofsted rating?
Dulwich Village Pre-School was inspected on 2 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Dulwich Village Pre-School take?
Dulwich Village Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Dulwich Village Pre-School?
Meals are not included in the fees at Dulwich Village Pre-School.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Dulwich Village Pre-School?
Yes. Dulwich Village Pre-School lists a deposit of £50 and a registration fee of £20.
What approach does Dulwich Village Pre-School follow?
Dulwich Village Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.
Does Dulwich Village Pre-School have outdoor space?
Dulwich Village Pre-School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Growing / allotment area.
What is the nearest station to Dulwich Village Pre-School?
Sydenham Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Dulwich Village Pre-School?
You can call 020 8693 2402 and visit www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Southwark
- 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 SouthwarkFees by age in Southwark
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.dulwichvillagepreschool.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.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY547554 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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