# Halfmoon Montessori Nursery

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/halfmoon-montessori-nursery-ey251250  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane, London, SE24 9HU
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 53
- Funded childcare: the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 7326 5300
- Website: http://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY251250

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY251250

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2003 (Reference EY251250). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY251250)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY251250)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY251250)

## Fees

Funded hours: 15 hours.

Fees: 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

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–15:00
- Ages: from 2 years

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane, London, SE24 9HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.453513,-0.091725

- Station: North Dulwich, 0.2 miles
- Station: Herne Hill, 0.5 miles
- Station: East Dulwich, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sunray Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Brockwell Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Sunray Gardens Playground, 0.2 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


## About: a day here

### 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'.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/what-makes-us-unique)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, a growing or allotment area and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/about-2)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/what-makes-us-unique)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/about-2)

### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/about-2)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/what-makes-us-unique)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/fees)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/term-dates)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/what-makes-us-unique)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Kerr Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| James Allen's Girls' School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Herne Hill School |  | 2–7 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bessemer Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Alleyn's School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School |  | 4–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rock Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rock-club-2881257) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [German Kindergarten North Dulwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/german-kindergarten-north-dulwich-ey469412) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [School Outdoors Dulwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/school-outdoors-dulwich-2552436) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ruskinhouse School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruskinhouse-school-144706) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Under the Willow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/under-the-willow-nursery-ey453559) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-dulwich-sports-ground-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey480721) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY251250)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.halfmoonmontessori.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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