# German Kindergarten Herne Hill

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/german-kindergarten-herne-hill-ey465654  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 213a Railton Road, London, SE24 0LX
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 28
- Funded childcare: the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07784 834467
- Website: http://www.germankindergarten.co.uk/#hhcontact
- Run by: [German Kindergarten London Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/german-kindergarten-london-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY465654

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, 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/EY465654

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY465654). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465654)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465654)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465654)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/665353)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £24 |
| 3 and over | £20 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £40
- Registration fee: £150

Source: nursery website (https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-fee-table), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 15 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: 213a Railton Road, London, SE24 0LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.455558,-0.104653

- Station: Herne Hill, 0.1 miles
- Station: North Dulwich, 0.7 miles
- Station: Brixton, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brockwell Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Milkwood Community Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Loughborough Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Brockwell Park Adventure Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-fee-table)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/settling-in-at-the-kindergarten)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/herne-hill-prospectus)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Triangle Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Herne Hill School |  | 2–7 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Jessop Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hill Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Judith Kerr Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Einsteins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-einsteins-ey541226) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Ruskinhouse School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruskinhouse-school-144706) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [N Family Club Tulse Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-tulse-hill-2568264) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Ecole Cadet Rouselle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ecole-cadet-rouselle-ey459639) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [German Kindergarten Brixton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/german-kindergarten-brixton-2857083) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Halfmoon Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/halfmoon-montessori-nursery-ey251250) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 08:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465654)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.germankindergarten.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.germankindergarten.co.uk/#hhcontact)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+German+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJLyV_bnIEdkgRtZ81FFwzGJg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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