# Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Chatsworth Baptist Church, Chatsworth Way, London, SE27 9HN, in Tulse Hill, Lambeth. It is registered for 59 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 20 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sowing-and-growing-nursery-and-preschool-2585948 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Chatsworth Baptist Church, Chatsworth Way, London, SE27 9HN - Ages: from 3 months - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 59 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8761 7026 - Website: http://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2585948 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 December 2022, 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/16/2585948 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2585948). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2585948) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2585948) - Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2585948) - Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 1 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1895345) ## Fees - Charge on funded hours: £27.50 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £55.50 (per month) - Registration fee: £100 - Deposit: £250 Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Lambeth that publish fees charge £85–£130 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: from 3 months - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: Chatsworth Baptist Church, Chatsworth Way, London, SE27 9HN Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.435991,-0.100800 - Station: West Norwood, 0.3 miles - Station: Tulse Hill, 0.4 miles - Station: West Dulwich, 0.5 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: St Luke's Memorial Garden, 0.2 miles - Park: West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds, 0.3 miles - Park: Peregrine Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Vale Street MUGA, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 20 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was rated Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says it provides speech and language support. ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware and healthy snacks are provided. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/healthy-eating) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/healthy-eating) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/healthy-eating) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/why-choose-us) ### Settling in Its website says that about 6 weeks before a child starts, their allocated key worker contacts parents about settling-in days, and an induction pack with all the information is sent. The nursery uses a key person system and offers settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/faqs) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/our-baby-room) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/pricing) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/pricing) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/pricing) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/contact-us) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/pricing) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/faqs) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/pricing) ### SEND and inclusion - Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/why-choose-us) ### Safety Ofsted's 2022 inspection found safeguarding effective. - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/landing) ### Getting a place Its website says families email to join the waiting list with their preferred days and pay a £100 non-refundable registration fee, then email to confirm the plan after visiting. When a place is offered, the £250 enrollment fee must be paid within 5 days. The nursery has a waiting list and requires 8 weeks' notice to leave. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Rosemead Preparatory School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.2 miles | | Julian's School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Elm Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Alleyn's Oakfield | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Hitherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Dulwich Prep & Senior | | 2–16 | | yes | 0.7 miles | | Fenstanton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Partou Lancaster Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-lancaster-avenue-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey411292) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Norwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-west-norwood-ey552205) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-west-norwood-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286811) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabet-lanes-nursery-and-pre-school-ey454218) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Dunelm Grove Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunelm-grove-pre-school-144053) | Good | | 09:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Rainbow Smiles Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-smiles-ltd-ey366613) | Good | £60 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool's opening hours? Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool open all year? Yes, Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool take? Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool takes children aged from 3 months. ### What is Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 20 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool take? Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool? Yes. Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £250. ### Does Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space? Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden. ### Does Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool support children with SEND? Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool lists: Speech and language support. ### What is the nearest station to Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool? West Norwood is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Sowing & Growing Nursery and Preschool? You can call 020 8761 7026 and visit www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2585948) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.sowingandgrowing.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sowing+%26+Growing+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ7fjdjeYFdkgRVvEvpSrVTFo) - 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.