# South Bermondsey Community Nursery

South Bermondsey Community Nursery is a full-day nursery at South Bermondsey Childrens Centre, Tenda Road, London, SE16 3PN, in Bermondsey, Southwark. It is registered for 96 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-bermondsey-community-nursery-ey499878  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: South Bermondsey Childrens Centre, Tenda Road, London, SE16 3PN
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 96
- Phone: 020 7232 1311
- Website: https://www.leyf.org.uk/south-bermondsey/
- Run by: [The London Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY499878

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 April 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/EY499878

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY499878). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499878)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499878)
- Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499878)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1671566)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £100

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: birth to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: South Bermondsey Childrens Centre, Tenda Road, London, SE16 3PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.490234,-0.062417

- Station: South Bermondsey, 0.3 miles
- Station: Bermondsey, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Surrey Quays, 0.7 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shuttleworth Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Paterson Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Southwark Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bramcote Nature, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/south-bermondsey)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/south-bermondsey)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/south-bermondsey)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Southwark Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| John Keats Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ilderton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rotherhithe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bubbly Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbly-day-nursery-limited-2792274) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Garden Lilies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-lilies-nursery-2861146) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Safe Haven Nursery and Learning Centres Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safe-haven-nursery-and-learning-centres-limited-2847363) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Joyful Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joyful-star-nursery-ey479353) | Good | £60 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Skallywags](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skallywags-ey371020) | Report card Mar 2026 | £74 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The German Kindergarten Bermondsey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-german-kindergarten-bermondsey-2515586) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are South Bermondsey Community Nursery's opening hours?

South Bermondsey Community Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does South Bermondsey Community Nursery take?

South Bermondsey Community Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is South Bermondsey Community Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated South Bermondsey Community Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can South Bermondsey Community Nursery take?

South Bermondsey Community Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at South Bermondsey Community Nursery?

Yes. South Bermondsey Community Nursery lists a registration fee of £100.

### Who runs South Bermondsey Community Nursery?

South Bermondsey Community Nursery is run by The London Early Years Foundation, which runs 44 nurseries.

### Does South Bermondsey Community Nursery have outdoor space?

South Bermondsey Community Nursery lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to South Bermondsey Community Nursery?

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

### How do I contact South Bermondsey Community Nursery?

You can call 020 7232 1311 and visit www.leyf.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499878)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leyf.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.leyf.org.uk/south-bermondsey/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LEYF+-+South+Bermondsey+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJAxBZ6BYDdkgRlwFn3ROHzuk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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