# Purple Willows Clapham

Purple Willows Clapham is a full-day nursery at Cadet Centre, 2 Lyham Road, Clapham, SW2 5QA, in Poynders Parade, Lambeth. It is registered for 38 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Purple Willows Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-willows-clapham-2648725  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cadet Centre, 2 Lyham Road, Clapham, SW2 5QA
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 38
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3827 7530
- Website: http://www.purplewillows.co.uk/
- Run by: [Purple Willows Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/purple-willows-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2648725

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 January 2024, 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/16/2648725

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2648725). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648725)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648725)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648725)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| All ages | £1,797 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £7 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £5 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £12 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £4 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2.50 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £6 (half day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/clapham-nursery-fees-sheet), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Cadet Centre, 2 Lyham Road, Clapham, SW2 5QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.455650,-0.128097

- Station: Clapham Common, 0.6 miles
- Station: Clapham North, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Clapham High Street, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Windmill Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rush Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Pencil Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Rush Common Woodland Walk, 0.4 miles
- Park: Rush Common Woodland Walk, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Lambeth there are about 2.6 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 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says the nursery is an inclusive setting.

### Food

Meals are included in the fees.

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/clapham-nursery)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/pre-school-in-clapham)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/clapham-nursery-fees-sheet)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/clapham-nursery-fees-sheet)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/clapham-nursery-fees-sheet)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding to be effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/clapham-nursery)

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Glenbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Maytree Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Sudbourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Richard Atkins Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bonneville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elm Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-park-nursery-ey455615) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Clapham Park Montessori and Infant Community](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clapham-park-montessori-and-infant-community-ey337464) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Destiny Kids Nursery Brixton Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/destiny-kids-nursery-brixton-hill-2637732) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Blooming Years Nursery Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-schools-ey550090) | Good | £115 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [N Family Club Balham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-balham-2659329) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [South Bank Colleges (Lambeth College) Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-bank-colleges-lambeth-college-nursery-144680) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Purple Willows Clapham cost?

Purple Willows Clapham publishes these fees: per month £1,797 for all ages, per month £1,363.50 for all ages, per month £930 for all ages, per month £496.50 for all ages, per month £882.50 for all ages, per month £606.25 for all ages and per month £330 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Purple Willows Clapham offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Purple Willows Clapham offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £7 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Purple Willows Clapham offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Purple Willows Clapham offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Purple Willows Clapham's opening hours?

Purple Willows Clapham opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Purple Willows Clapham open all year?

Yes, Purple Willows Clapham is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Purple Willows Clapham take?

Purple Willows Clapham takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Purple Willows Clapham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Purple Willows Clapham Good at its inspection on 4 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Purple Willows Clapham take?

Purple Willows Clapham is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Purple Willows Clapham?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Purple Willows Clapham.

### Who runs Purple Willows Clapham?

Purple Willows Clapham is run by Purple Willows Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### Does Purple Willows Clapham have outdoor space?

Purple Willows Clapham lists: Own garden.

### Does Purple Willows Clapham support children with SEND?

Purple Willows Clapham lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Purple Willows Clapham?

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

### How do I contact Purple Willows Clapham?

You can call 020 3827 7530 and visit www.purplewillows.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648725)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.purplewillows.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.purplewillows.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purple+Willows+Clapham+Day+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJCwrZXgsFdkgR3uBYc3epQu0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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