# Green Shoots Day Nursery

Green Shoots Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 55 Palfrey Place, LONDON, SW8 1AR, in South Lambeth, Lambeth. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged from 6 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fees range from £76 to £90 (nursery website, November 2026). 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 19 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-shoots-day-nursery-ey451109  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 55 Palfrey Place, LONDON, SW8 1AR
- Ages: from 6 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Registered places: 26
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7582 3133
- Website: http://greenshootsdaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY451109

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 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 | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451109

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY451109). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451109)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451109)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451109)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £90 (£9 an hour) | £50 | – |
| 2-year-olds | £80 (£8 an hour) | £40 | – |
| 3 and over | £76 (£7.60 an hour) | £40 | – |
| All ages | – | – | £1,408 |

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

- Registration fee: £100

Source: nursery website (https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/about-us), 11 November 2026.

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

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 6 months
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: 55 Palfrey Place, LONDON, SW8 1AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.479205,-0.116300

- Station: Oval, 0.2 miles
- Station: Nine Elms, 0.5 miles
- Station: Stockwell, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Claylands Road Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: St Mark's Churchyard, 0.2 miles
- Park: Oval Triangle, 0.3 miles
- Park: Van Gogh Walk, 0.3 miles
- Park: Vauxhall 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/about-us)

### Food

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/about-us)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/about-us)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/meal-times)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/meal-times)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/about-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/our-fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/settling-in)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/our-fees)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/our-curriculum)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/our-curriculum)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://greenshootsdaynursery.com/about-us)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Ashmole Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Van Gogh Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Christ Church Primary SW9 | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-community-nursery-ey398669) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Italian Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-italian-day-nursery-ey360906) | Good |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Oval Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oval-montessori-nursery-2870313) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ciao Ciao Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ciao-ciao-pre-school-2819813) |  |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [We Care Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/we-care-child-care-ey390673) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Chico Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chico-day-care-ltd-2763041) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Green Shoots Day Nursery cost?

Green Shoots Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £90 for under 2s, full day £85 for under 2s, half day £50 for under 2s, half day £45 for under 2s, full day £80 for 2-year-olds, half day £40 for 2-year-olds, full day £76 for 3 and over, half day £40 for 3 and over and per month £1,408 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Green Shoots Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Green Shoots Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Green Shoots Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Green Shoots Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Green Shoots Day Nursery's opening hours?

Green Shoots Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Green Shoots Day Nursery open all year?

Green Shoots Day Nursery is open 48 weeks a year.

### What ages does Green Shoots Day Nursery take?

Green Shoots Day Nursery takes children aged from 6 months.

### What is Green Shoots Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Green Shoots Day Nursery was inspected on 11 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 Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Green Shoots Day Nursery take?

Green Shoots Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Green Shoots Day Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Green Shoots Day Nursery.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Green Shoots Day Nursery?

Yes. Green Shoots Day Nursery lists a registration fee of £100.

### What approach does Green Shoots Day Nursery follow?

Green Shoots Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Green Shoots Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Green Shoots Day Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Green Shoots Day Nursery?

Oval is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Green Shoots Day Nursery?

You can call 020 7582 3133 and visit greenshootsdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451109)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (greenshootsdaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://greenshootsdaynursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Green+shoots+day+nursery&query_place_id=ChIJe81ruYwEdkgRZ5pyzcFVx9c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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