# Leo's Den Nursery

Leo's Den Nursery is a full-day nursery at 37 Law Street, LONDON, SE1 4DZ, in Bermondsey, Southwark. It is registered for 64 children and takes children aged 4 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leos-den-nursery-ey382828  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 37 Law Street, LONDON, SE1 4DZ
- Ages: 4 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 020 7403 4484
- Website: https://leosdennursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY382828

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 January 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/EY382828

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 5 January 2023:

- Does well: "Managers regularly review the provision and speak enthusiastically about recent developments and future plans."
- Does well: "Staff observe children closely and use what they know to plan varied learning experiences."
- Does well: "The nursery is inclusive and welcomes staff and families from a diverse range of backgrounds."
- Should do better: "support all staff to provide children with clear and consistent boundaries that help them to understand expectations and moderate their behaviour."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382828

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2009 (Reference EY382828). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382828)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382828)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382828)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/363356)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £815.74 |
| 2-year-olds | £729.81 |
| 3 and over | £701.24 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://leosdennursery.com/fees-vouchers), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:30
- Ages: 4 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 37 Law Street, LONDON, SE1 4DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.497284,-0.086911

- Station: Borough, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- Station: London Bridge, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- Station: Elephant & Castle, 0.6 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tabard Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bricklayers Arms Roundabout, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dickens' Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Paragon Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Leathermarket Gardens, 0.2 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 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/fun-learning)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/about-us/our-policies/diet-policy-practices)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/fees-vouchers)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/about-us/our-policies/diet-policy-practices)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/data/documents/Leos-Den-Nursery-Ofsted-report-January-2023.pdf)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/data/documents/Leos-Den-Nursery-Ofsted-report-January-2023.pdf)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/data/documents/Leos-Den-Nursery-Ofsted-report-January-2023.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/about-us/our-policies/staffing-employment-policy)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/fees-vouchers)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/about-us/our-policies/setting-in-policy)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://leosdennursery.com/fun-learning)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Beormund Primary School |  | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| London Christian School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Snowsfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Imperial Oak School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Victory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nurture Nest Multilingual Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nurture-nest-multilingual-nursery-2883439) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Smart Start Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-start-nursery-limited-ey548984) | Good | £80 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Ark Start Globe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe-2813325) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Arc Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arc-nursery-ey391949) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rockingham Community Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockingham-community-pre-school-playgroup-107642) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Rockingham Community Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockingham-community-day-nursery-107456) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Leo's Den Nursery cost?

Leo's Den Nursery publishes these fees: per month £815.74 for under 2s, per month £1,217.67 for under 2s, per month £1,615.66 for under 2s, per month £1,828.85 for under 2s, per month £729.81 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,089.47 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,445.56 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,580.42 for 2-year-olds, per month £701.24 for 3 and over, per month £1,046.82 for 3 and over, per month £1,388.85 for 3 and over and per month £1,502.62 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Leo's Den Nursery's opening hours?

Leo's Den Nursery opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Leo's Den Nursery take?

Leo's Den Nursery takes children aged 4 months to 5 years.

### What is Leo's Den Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Leo's Den Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Leo's Den Nursery take?

Leo's Den Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### What approach does Leo's Den Nursery follow?

Leo's Den Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Leo's Den Nursery have outdoor space?

Leo's Den Nursery lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Growing / allotment area.

### Does Leo's Den Nursery support children with SEND?

Leo's Den Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Leo's Den Nursery?

Borough is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Leo's Den Nursery?

You can call 020 7403 4484 and visit leosdennursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382828)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (leosdennursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://leosdennursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Leo%27s+Den+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJW04AOlwDdkgRhyWYT6flQ-A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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