Full-day nursery in Rotherhithe, Southwark
Skallywags
Crispins Church, Southwark Park Road, Rotherhithe, SE16 2HU · 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
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since June 2009Reference EY371020Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 10 March 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places48 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 17 February 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Per hour | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £82£8.20 an hour | £8.20 | £410 |
| 2-year-olds | £78£7.80 an hour | £7.80 | £370 |
| 3 and over | £74£7.40 an hour | £7.40 | £350 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Deposit
- £250
Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 52 a year
- Sessions
- Full day and per hour
Getting there
Crispins Church, Southwark Park Road, Rotherhithe, SE16 2HU · More nurseries in SE16
Stations
- BermondseyStep-free access6 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Canada Water12 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Rotherhithe12 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including Gataker Street, Stalham Street and Kirby Estate.
Parks and playgrounds
- Southwark Park2 min walk
- King's Stairs Gardens5 min walk
- Neptune Street Park8 min walk
- Shuttleworth Park8 min walk
- King George's Park9 min walk
- Playground1 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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Skallywags is a full-day nursery at Crispins Church, Southwark Park Road, Rotherhithe, SE16 2HU, in Rotherhithe, Southwark. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (March 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. Its published full-day fees range from £74 to £82 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 12 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
Food
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkallywagsThis nursery | Report card 2026 | £74 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Joyful Star NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £60 | 08:00–18:00 | 2–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| Little Acorns Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | from 3 mo | under 0.1 miles |
| Bosco NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| The German Kindergarten BermondseyFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Safe Haven Nursery and Learning Centres LimitedFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Garden Lilies NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Rotherhithe11
- All nurseries in Southwark105
- All nurseries in SE1621
- Nurseries near Bermondsey station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Southwark Park Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2023 0.2 miles
- Riverside Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected December 2023 0.3 miles
- St James' Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.3 miles
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected March 2024 0.4 miles
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected February 2026 0.4 miles
- Albion Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2024 0.4 miles
- Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected January 2025 0.5 miles
- Rotherhithe Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery class 0.6 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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How much does Skallywags cost?
Skallywags publishes these fees: full day £82 for under 2s, per hour £8.20 for under 2s, per week £410 for under 2s, full day £78 for 2-year-olds, per hour £7.80 for 2-year-olds, per hour £12 for 2-year-olds, per week £370 for 2-year-olds, full day £74 for 3 and over, per hour £7.40 for 3 and over, per hour £10.20 for 3 and over and per week £350 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Skallywags offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Skallywags offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Skallywags offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Skallywags offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Skallywags's opening hours?
Skallywags opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Skallywags open all year?
Yes, Skallywags is open 52 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Skallywags take?
Skallywags takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Skallywags's Ofsted rating?
Skallywags was inspected on 10 March 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 Skallywags take?
Skallywags is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Skallywags?
Yes. Skallywags lists a deposit of £250.
What approach does Skallywags follow?
Skallywags's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.
Does Skallywags support children with SEND?
Skallywags lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Skallywags?
Bermondsey is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Skallywags?
You can call 020 7252 3225 and visit skallywags.org.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 (skallywags.org.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 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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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY371020 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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