# The German Kindergarten Bermondsey

The German Kindergarten Bermondsey is a full-day nursery at 28 St. James's Road, LONDON, SE16 4QR, in Bermondsey, Southwark. It is registered for 18 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by German Kindergarten London Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-german-kindergarten-bermondsey-2515586  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 28 St. James's Road, LONDON, SE16 4QR
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 18
- Funded childcare: the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07933 859122
- Website: https://www.germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey
- Run by: [German Kindergarten London Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/german-kindergarten-london-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2515586

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 December 2021, 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/16/2515586

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2019 (Reference 2515586). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515586)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515586)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515586)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £12 |
| 3 and over | £10 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £40
- Registration fee: £150

Source: nursery website (https://germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey-fee-table), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 28 St. James's Road, LONDON, SE16 4QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.496776,-0.066258

- Station: Bermondsey, 0.1 miles, step-free access
- Station: Rotherhithe, 0.7 miles
- Station: Canada Water, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southwark Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bermondsey Spa Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Shuttleworth Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: King's Stairs Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a bilingual, play-based EYFS curriculum and describes itself as an inclusive setting. At its 2021 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness was Good and quality of education was Good.

- Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey-prospectus)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey-prospectus)

### Food

Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides breakfast.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey-prospectus)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey-prospectus)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play, all-weather outdoor play and a growing / allotment area.

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey-prospectus)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey-prospectus)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey-prospectus)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in usually takes two to three weeks, with a parent or carer staying for about two hours a day at first and separation gradually extended with the key person, though the longest stay should not exceed three hours. The nursery has a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey-prospectus)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey-prospectus)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey-fee-table)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/settling-in-at-the-kindergarten)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey-prospectus)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2021 inspection judged safeguarding effective.

### Getting a place

Its website says families pay a £40 application handling fee to join the waiting list, and a one-off £150 registration fee when a place is offered, after which they receive a starter pack and arrange a home visit before the child starts. The nursery has a waiting list, requires 8 weeks' notice to leave, and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Southwark Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kintore Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Tower Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ey449725) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Strong Tower Around The Clock Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strong-tower-around-the-clock-nursery-2871177) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Skallywags](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skallywags-ey371020) | Report card Mar 2026 | £74 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Joyful Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joyful-star-nursery-ey479353) | Good | £60 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 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 | 0.3 miles |
| [Garden Lilies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-lilies-nursery-2861146) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does The German Kindergarten Bermondsey cost?

The German Kindergarten Bermondsey publishes these fees: per hour £12 for 2-year-olds and per hour £10 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does The German Kindergarten Bermondsey offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. The German Kindergarten Bermondsey offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are The German Kindergarten Bermondsey's opening hours?

The German Kindergarten Bermondsey opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is The German Kindergarten Bermondsey open all year?

Yes, The German Kindergarten Bermondsey is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does The German Kindergarten Bermondsey take?

The German Kindergarten Bermondsey takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is The German Kindergarten Bermondsey's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The German Kindergarten Bermondsey Good at its inspection on 8 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The German Kindergarten Bermondsey take?

The German Kindergarten Bermondsey is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The German Kindergarten Bermondsey?

Yes. The German Kindergarten Bermondsey lists a registration fee of £40 and a registration fee of £150.

### Who runs The German Kindergarten Bermondsey?

The German Kindergarten Bermondsey is run by German Kindergarten London Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What approach does The German Kindergarten Bermondsey follow?

The German Kindergarten Bermondsey's website describes its approach as: Bilingual and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does The German Kindergarten Bermondsey have outdoor space?

The German Kindergarten Bermondsey lists: Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does The German Kindergarten Bermondsey support children with SEND?

The German Kindergarten Bermondsey lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to The German Kindergarten Bermondsey?

Bermondsey is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The German Kindergarten Bermondsey?

You can call 07933 859122 and visit www.germankindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515586)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.germankindergarten.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.germankindergarten.co.uk/bermondsey)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+German+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJOQGEyZkDdkgRbB0S9vAMLX0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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