# Gumboots Community Nursery

Gumboots Community Nursery is a full-day nursery at 171-173 Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9EP, in East Dulwich, Southwark. It is registered for 87 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The London Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gumboots-community-nursery-ey537143  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 171-173 Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9EP
- Registered places: 87
- Run by: [The London Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY537143

## 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/EY537143

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY537143). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537143)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537143)
- Registered places: 87 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537143)
- Food hygiene rating: 2 (Improvement necessary) (inspected 14 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/487128)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 171-173 Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.455455,-0.072062

- Station: East Dulwich, 0.6 miles
- Station: North Dulwich, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Piermont Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Peckham Rye Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Peckham Rye Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Goose Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dawson's Hill Park, 0.5 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Heber Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Goodrich Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Alleyn's School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Goose Green Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| James Allen's Girls' School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Winners Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-winners-montessori-nursery-2671005) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [My Favourite Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-favourite-nursery-ey415768) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Fingers Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fingers-montessori-nursery-2717296) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Edg Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edg-nursery-ey489739) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [N Family Club East Dulwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-east-dulwich-2853040) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [First Steps Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-montessori-day-nursery-2813597) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gumboots Community Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gumboots Community Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gumboots Community Nursery take?

Gumboots Community Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 87 children at any one time.

### Who runs Gumboots Community Nursery?

Gumboots Community Nursery is run by The London Early Years Foundation, which runs 44 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Gumboots Community Nursery?

East Dulwich is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537143)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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