Full-day nursery in Herne Hill, Southwark
Halfmoon Montessori Nursery
Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane, London, SE24 9HU · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Behaviour and routinesStrong standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
Fees
Funded hours: 15 hours
Fees: not published yet
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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
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–15:00
- Ages
- from 2 years
Getting there
Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane, London, SE24 9HU · More nurseries in SE24
Stations
- North Dulwich5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Herne Hill12 min walk · 0.5 miles
- East Dulwich18 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including Beckwith Road, North Dulwich Station and Elmwood Road / the Charter School.
Parks and playgrounds
- Sunray Gardens4 min walk
- Brockwell Park11 min walk
- Sunray Gardens Playground6 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Halfmoon Montessori Nursery is a full-day nursery at Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane, London, SE24 9HU, in Herne Hill, Southwark. It is registered for 53 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 08:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery's approaches include Montessori, a school readiness programme and early phonics, and that it offers sports coaching. Ofsted's 2026 report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching 'Strong standard' and achievement 'Strong standard'.
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden, a growing or allotment area and all-weather outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery spends the first week or two getting to know each child, then assigns a key worker, the adult the child bonds with most. The nursery uses a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families can arrange a viewing by phone or email, and that once they have visited, the nursery welcomes the child and family. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Montessori NurseryThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–15:00 | from 2 yrs | This nursery |
| Rock ClubSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| German Kindergarten North DulwichFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–17:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| School Outdoors DulwichFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Ruskinhouse SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Under the Willow NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | up to 5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Herne Hill7
- All nurseries in Southwark105
- All nurseries in SE249
- Nurseries near North Dulwich station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Judith Kerr Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2022 under 0.1 miles
- Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Primaryages 4–7Ofsted: Outstandinginspected October 2023 0.2 miles
- James Allen's Girls' School ages 4–18 0.3 miles
- Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected March 2023 0.3 miles
- Herne Hill School ages 2–7has a nursery class 0.3 miles
- Bessemer Grange Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2024 0.4 miles
- Alleyn's School ages 4–18 0.4 miles
- Turney Primary and Secondary Special School ages 4–18Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected December 2024 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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Does Halfmoon Montessori Nursery offer 15 funded hours?
Yes. Halfmoon Montessori Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are Halfmoon Montessori Nursery's opening hours?
Halfmoon Montessori Nursery opens 08:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Halfmoon Montessori Nursery take?
Halfmoon Montessori Nursery takes children aged from 2 years.
What is Halfmoon Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Halfmoon Montessori Nursery was inspected on 24 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Halfmoon Montessori Nursery take?
Halfmoon Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.
Does Halfmoon Montessori Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Halfmoon Montessori Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
What approach does Halfmoon Montessori Nursery follow?
Halfmoon Montessori Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, School readiness programme and Early phonics.
Does Halfmoon Montessori Nursery have outdoor space?
Halfmoon Montessori Nursery lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and All-weather outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to Halfmoon Montessori Nursery?
North Dulwich is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Halfmoon Montessori Nursery?
You can call 020 7326 5300 and visit www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Southwark
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in SouthwarkFees by age in Southwark
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY251250 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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