Full-day nursery in Brockwell Park, Lambeth
German Kindergarten Herne Hill
213a Railton Road, London, SE24 0LX · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since July 2013Reference EY465654Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 12 July 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places28 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 8 October 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £24 |
| 3 and over | £20 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Registration fee
- £40
- Registration fee
- £150
Funded hours: 15 hours
Hours and ages
Ages: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open
- 50 a year
- Sessions
- Half day
Getting there
213a Railton Road, London, SE24 0LX · More nurseries in SE24
Stations
- Herne Hill4 min walk · 0.1 miles
- North Dulwich17 min walk · 0.7 miles
- BrixtonStep-free access18 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
15 bus stops within 400 m, including Regent Road, Brockwell Lido and Herne Hill Station.
Parks and playgrounds
- Brockwell Park4 min walk
- Milkwood Community Park9 min walk
- Loughborough Park11 min walk
- Playground7 min walk
- Brockwell Park Adventure Playground9 min walk
- Playground10 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 Lambeth there are about 2.6 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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German Kindergarten Herne Hill is a full-day nursery at 213a Railton Road, London, SE24 0LX, in Brockwell Park, Lambeth. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by German Kindergarten London Ltd.
Run by German Kindergarten London Ltd (company), which runs 5 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- BilingualSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Kindergarten Herne HillThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Little EinsteinsFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Ruskinhouse SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| N Family Club Tulse HillFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Ecole Cadet RouselleFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| German Kindergarten BrixtonFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Halfmoon Montessori NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–15:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Brockwell Park4
- All nurseries in Lambeth112
- All nurseries in SE249
- Nurseries near Herne Hill station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Jude's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2022 under 0.1 miles
- Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2023 0.2 miles
- Triangle Nursery School Nurseryages 2–4has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected April 2025 0.2 miles
- Herne Hill School ages 2–7has a nursery class 0.3 miles
- Jessop Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected January 2024 0.3 miles
- Hill Mead Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Requires improvementinspected June 2024 0.5 miles
- Jubilee Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2023 0.5 miles
- Judith Kerr Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2022 0.5 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 German Kindergarten Herne Hill cost?
German Kindergarten Herne Hill publishes these fees: half day £24 for 2-year-olds and half day £20 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does German Kindergarten Herne Hill offer 15 funded hours?
Yes. German Kindergarten Herne Hill offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are German Kindergarten Herne Hill's opening hours?
German Kindergarten Herne Hill opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is German Kindergarten Herne Hill open all year?
Yes, German Kindergarten Herne Hill is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What is German Kindergarten Herne Hill's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated German Kindergarten Herne Hill Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can German Kindergarten Herne Hill take?
German Kindergarten Herne Hill is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at German Kindergarten Herne Hill?
Yes. German Kindergarten Herne Hill lists a registration fee of £40 and a registration fee of £150.
Who runs German Kindergarten Herne Hill?
German Kindergarten Herne Hill is run by German Kindergarten London Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.
What approach does German Kindergarten Herne Hill follow?
German Kindergarten Herne Hill's website describes its approach as: Bilingual, Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach.
Does German Kindergarten Herne Hill have outdoor space?
German Kindergarten Herne Hill lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area and All-weather outdoor play.
Does German Kindergarten Herne Hill support children with SEND?
German Kindergarten Herne Hill lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to German Kindergarten Herne Hill?
Herne Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact German Kindergarten Herne Hill?
You can call 07784 834467 and visit www.germankindergarten.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Lambeth
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.germankindergarten.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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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 EY465654 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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