Full-day nursery in Union Mews, Lambeth
Stockwell Gardens Nursery
YMCA, King Georges House, 40-46 Stockwell Road, LONDON, SW9 9ES · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since March 2015Reference EY487129Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 3 April 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places63 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 30 January 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Registration fee
- £100
Fees: not published yet
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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
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- birth to 5 years
Getting there
YMCA, King Georges House, 40-46 Stockwell Road, LONDON, SW9 9ES · More nurseries in SW9
Stations
- StockwellNo step-free access5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Brixton13 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Clapham NorthNo step-free access14 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
13 bus stops within 400 m, including Irving Grove, Stockwell Green and Stockwell Gardens.
Parks and playgrounds
- Stockwell Memorial Gardens5 min walk
- Slade Gardens5 min walk
- Max Roach Park9 min walk
- Van Gogh Walk10 min walk
- Larkhall Park10 min walk
- Playground3 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Stockwell Gardens Nursery is a full-day nursery at YMCA, King Georges House, 40-46 Stockwell Road, LONDON, SW9 9ES, in Union Mews, Lambeth. It is registered for 63 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 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 24 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Early Years Foundation.
Run by The London Early Years Foundation (charity), which runs 44 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwell Gardens NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Bunnies on the Green NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–16:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Tia Ana's Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Unique Child Montessori NurseryFull-day nursery | Requires improvement | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Magic Roundabout Nurseries LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–19:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Abacus Nursery BrixtonFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Fennies ClaphamFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:00–18:00 | 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 Union Mews9
- All nurseries in Lambeth112
- All nurseries in SW913
- Nurseries near Stockwell station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2024 0.1 miles
- Stockwell Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2022 0.3 miles
- Allen Edwards Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2024 0.3 miles
- Larkhall Primary Campus Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.4 miles
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.4 miles
- Van Gogh Primary Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected February 2023 0.5 miles
- St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.6 miles
- Reay Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected December 2024 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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What are Stockwell Gardens Nursery's opening hours?
Stockwell Gardens Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Stockwell Gardens Nursery take?
Stockwell Gardens Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years.
What is Stockwell Gardens Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Stockwell Gardens Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Stockwell Gardens Nursery take?
Stockwell Gardens Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Stockwell Gardens Nursery?
Yes. Stockwell Gardens Nursery lists a registration fee of £100.
Who runs Stockwell Gardens Nursery?
Stockwell Gardens Nursery is run by The London Early Years Foundation, which runs 44 nurseries.
Does Stockwell Gardens Nursery have outdoor space?
Stockwell Gardens Nursery lists: Own garden.
Does Stockwell Gardens Nursery support children with SEND?
Stockwell Gardens Nursery lists: Sensory room.
What is the nearest station to Stockwell Gardens Nursery?
Stockwell is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Stockwell Gardens Nursery?
You can call 020 7737 5033 and visit www.leyf.org.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leyf.org.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 12 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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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.
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Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY487129 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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