# Fountain Children Centre

Fountain Children Centre is a full-day nursery at 19 Bird in Bush Road, London, SE15 6RW, in Peckham, Southwark. It is registered for 42 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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 4.4 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-children-centre-ey272868  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 19 Bird in Bush Road, London, SE15 6RW
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 42
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 7639 2233
- Website: http://www.thefcc.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY272868

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 July 2024, 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/EY272868

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY272868). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272868)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272868)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272868)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £25

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

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Peckham that publish fees charge £89.50–£106.23 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: birth to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 19 Bird in Bush Road, London, SE15 6RW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.479823,-0.070458

- Station: Peckham Rye, 0.6 miles
- Station: Queens Road Peckham, 0.7 miles
- Station: South Bermondsey, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jowett Street Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Leyton Square, 0.1 miles
- Park: Burgess Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sumner Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bird-in-Bush 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names a play-based EYFS curriculum, a faith-based ethos and early phonics as its approach, and it lists SEND support. At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/programs)
- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/about-us)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/programs)

### Food

According to its website, the nursery cooks its meals on site and has an allergy-aware kitchen.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/about-us)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/about-us)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, a growing or allotment area and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/about-us)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/about-us)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/about-us)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/about-us)

### Settling in

According to its website, children should be settled in for at least two days before the start date, and the key person helps parents judge when a child is ready to be left at the nursery. The nursery offers a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/program/infants)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/program/infants)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/contacts)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/about-us)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.thefcc.co.uk/about-us)

### Safety

At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

### Getting a place

To apply, families complete the enrolment form from the Centre Manager's office and return it with a £25 registration fee, and are told in writing when a space is available. The nursery accepts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haymerle School |  | 5–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Francis RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bird In Bush School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Angel Oak Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Phoenix 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 |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Burgess Park Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burgess-park-community-nursery-ey496034) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–16:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [K & O Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/k-and-o-childcare-ltd-ey419807) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Angels Day Nursery & Child Care Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-and-child-care-services-limited-2656679) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Rabbit Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rabbit-day-nursery-2578919) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Old Kent Road Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-kent-road-nursery-and-preschool-ey477300) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Sojourner Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sojourner-day-nursery-2629069) | Met |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Fountain Children Centre offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Fountain Children Centre offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Fountain Children Centre take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Fountain Children Centre offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Fountain Children Centre's opening hours?

Fountain Children Centre opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Fountain Children Centre take?

Fountain Children Centre takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is Fountain Children Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fountain Children Centre Good at its inspection on 24 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fountain Children Centre take?

Fountain Children Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Fountain Children Centre?

Yes. Fountain Children Centre lists a registration fee of £25.

### What approach does Fountain Children Centre follow?

Fountain Children Centre's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, Faith-based ethos and Early phonics.

### Does Fountain Children Centre have outdoor space?

Fountain Children Centre lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Fountain Children Centre support children with SEND?

Fountain Children Centre lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Fountain Children Centre?

Peckham Rye is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fountain Children Centre?

You can call 020 7639 2233 and visit www.thefcc.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272868)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thefcc.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thefcc.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Fountain+Children+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJXwihNHMDdkgRZOjybcLztbA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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