Full-day nursery in East Dulwich, Southwark
First Steps Montessori Day Nursery
254 Upland Road, LONDON, SE22 0DN · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (16 reviews)
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since October 2024Reference 2813597Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places35 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 7 July 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees and ages: not published yet
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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: not published yet.
Getting there
254 Upland Road, LONDON, SE22 0DN · More nurseries in SE22
Stations
- Forest HillStep-free access23 min walk · 0.9 miles
- North Dulwich23 min walk · 0.9 miles
- Honor Oak Park24 min walk · 1.0 miles
Buses
12 bus stops within 400 m, including Langton Rise, Dulwich / the Plough and Dunstans Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Dawson's Hill Park3 min walk
- Dulwich Park9 min walk
- Piermont Green9 min walk
- Peckham Rye Park10 min walk
- Brenchley Gardens12 min walk
- Playground5 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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First Steps Montessori Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 254 Upland Road, LONDON, SE22 0DN, in East Dulwich, Southwark. It is registered for 35 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 16 reviews (November 2026).
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Montessori Day NurseryThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Purple Jay East DulwichFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Little Fingers Montessori NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Blossoms Montessori Children's HouseFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Excel Child Care Services LtdFull-day nursery | Good | £75 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–8 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Gumboots Community NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Piplings NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in East Dulwich9
- All nurseries in Southwark105
- All nurseries in SE2212
- Nurseries near North Dulwich station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- 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 under 0.1 miles
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected November 2021 0.1 miles
- Heber Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Improved significantlyinspected March 2025 0.3 miles
- Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.5 miles
- Horniman Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected December 2023 0.6 miles
- Fairlawn Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected June 2024 0.6 miles
- Alleyn's School ages 4–18 0.7 miles
- Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Primaryages 4–7Ofsted: Outstandinginspected October 2023 0.8 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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What are First Steps Montessori Day Nursery's opening hours?
First Steps Montessori Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
How many children can First Steps Montessori Day Nursery take?
First Steps Montessori Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.
What is the nearest station to First Steps Montessori Day Nursery?
North Dulwich is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact First Steps Montessori Day Nursery?
You can call 020 8299 6897 and visit www.firststepsmontessoridaynursery.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Southwark
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 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.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors
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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
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2813597 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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