# Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich

Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich is a full-day nursery at 65 Green Dale, London, SE5 8JZ, in Herne Hill, Southwark. It is registered for 82 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-jay-herne-hill-dulwich-2732855  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 65 Green Dale, London, SE5 8JZ
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 82
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 4579 0956
- Website: https://purplejay.com/herne-hill-dulwich/
- Ofsted URN: 2732855

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 28 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2732855

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2732855). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2732855)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2732855)
- Registered places: 82 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2732855)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 January 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1699454)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 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: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 65 Green Dale, London, SE5 8JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.460852,-0.087450

- Station: East Dulwich, 0.3 miles
- Station: North Dulwich, 0.4 miles
- Station: Denmark Hill, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Francis Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sunray Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ruskin Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a nature-based approach. The 2026 Ofsted report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching as 'Needs attention' and achievement as 'Needs attention'.

- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/herne-hill-dulwich)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/herne-hill-dulwich)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/herne-hill-dulwich)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/herne-hill-dulwich)

### Settling in

Its website says the settling-in period is free of charge. Settling-in sessions are offered at no cost to help the child adjust from home life to nursery.

- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/herne-hill-dulwich)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/herne-hill-dulwich)

### Safety

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

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://purplejay.com/herne-hill-dulwich)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should book a visit to meet the team and look around, then get in touch to ask questions or arrange a place. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| James Allen's Girls' School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Goose Green Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Alleyn's School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Judith Kerr Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Butterfly Lane East Dulwich Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterfly-lane-east-dulwich-nursery-2703553) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [German Kindergarten North Dulwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/german-kindergarten-north-dulwich-ey469412) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [N Family Club East Dulwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-east-dulwich-2853040) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Edg Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edg-nursery-ey489739) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Camberwell Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camberwell-grove-ey560636) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Ecole Cadet Rouselle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ecole-cadet-rouselle-ey459639) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich's opening hours?

Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich take?

Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich's Ofsted rating?

Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich was inspected on 28 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich take?

Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time.

### What approach does Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich follow?

Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach.

### Does Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich have outdoor space?

Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich?

East Dulwich is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Purple Jay Herne Hill Dulwich?

You can call 020 4579 0956 and visit purplejay.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2732855)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (purplejay.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://purplejay.com/herne-hill-dulwich/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purple+Jay+Herne+Hill+Dulwich&query_place_id=ChIJVYmQHiQDdkgRhVao2S-lHcA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.