# Dulwich Village Pre-School

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dulwich-village-pre-school-ey547554  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Old Alleynian Club, Dulwich Common, London, SE21 7HA
- Opening hours: 09:30–15:15, Mon–Thu; 09:30–12:45, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 32
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8693 2402
- Website: https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY547554

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547554

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY547554). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547554)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547554)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547554)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 21 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/364797)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £15 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 5.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £50
- Registration fee: £20

Source: nursery website (https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/about-us/fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 09:30–15:15
- Friday: 09:30–12:45
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: Old Alleynian Club, Dulwich Common, London, SE21 7HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.441010,-0.074325

- Station: Sydenham Hill, 0.6 miles
- Station: West Dulwich, 0.7 miles
- Station: Forest Hill, 0.9 miles, step-free access
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dulwich Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dawson's Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Horniman Museum and Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Horniman Triangle, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/about-us/educational-programme)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/about-us/educational-programme)

### Food

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

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/a-day-in-the-life)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/parents/term-topics-partner-activity)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/about-us/fees)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/about-us/fees)

### Building and safety

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/about-us)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/about-us/our-partners)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/a-day-in-the-life)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/about-us/our-partners)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich College |  | 0–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dulwich Prep & Senior |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Goodrich Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Horniman Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 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 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lammas Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lammas-green-nursery-ey493915) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-nursery-2515308) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Dulwich Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dulwich-montessori-nursery-school-2567117) | Good |  | 08:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Purple Jay East Dulwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-jay-east-dulwich-2623948) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [First Steps Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-montessori-day-nursery-2813597) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547554)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.dulwichvillagepreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dulwich+Village+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ5c9RFu8DdkgRJTky7MDzhq0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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