Sessional pre-school in South Lambeth, Lambeth
The Oval Montessori Nursery
Vauxhall Park, Stanley Close, London, SW8 1PU · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- About 400 m (5 min walk) from Vauxhall station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
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
- Mon09:00–12:30
- Tue09:00–15:00
- Wed09:00–15:00
- Thu09:00–15:00
- Fri09:00–12:30
- Ages
- 2½ years to 5 years
Getting there
Vauxhall Park, Stanley Close, London, SW8 1PU · More nurseries in SW8
Stations
- Vauxhall8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Nine Elms9 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Oval9 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
8 bus stops within 400 m, including Vauxhall Park, Wheatsheaf Lane and Tate Library.
Parks and playgrounds
- Vauxhall Park1 min walk
- Bonnington Gardens3 min walk
- Claylands Road Open Space6 min walk
- Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens7 min walk
- Riverside Gardens9 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 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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The Oval Montessori Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Vauxhall Park, Stanley Close, London, SW8 1PU, in South Lambeth, Lambeth. It is registered for 25 children and takes children aged 2½ years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–12:30, Mon; 09:00–15:00, Tue–Thu; 09:00–12:30, Fri.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
Food
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oval Montessori NurseryThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 30 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Stepping Stones Community NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Green Shoots Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2025 | £76 | 08:00–18:00 | from 6 mo | 0.3 miles |
| The Italian Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:30–17:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Little Agnes NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £121 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| The Pelican NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Nest Embassy GardensFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in South Lambeth4
- All nurseries in Lambeth112
- All nurseries in SW88
- Nurseries near Vauxhall station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.2 miles
- St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.2 miles
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected May 2026 0.2 miles
- Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2024 0.2 miles
- Ashmole Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected June 2023 0.3 miles
- Herbert Morrison Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.3 miles
- Henry Fawcett Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2024 0.4 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 0.4 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 The Oval Montessori Nursery's opening hours?
The Oval Montessori Nursery opens 09:00–12:30, Mon; 09:00–15:00, Tue–Thu; 09:00–12:30, Fri.
What ages does The Oval Montessori Nursery take?
The Oval Montessori Nursery takes children aged 2½ years to 5 years.
How many children can The Oval Montessori Nursery take?
The Oval Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.
Are meals included at The Oval Montessori Nursery?
Meals are not included in the fees at The Oval Montessori Nursery.
What approach does The Oval Montessori Nursery follow?
The Oval Montessori Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori.
Does The Oval Montessori Nursery have outdoor space?
The Oval Montessori Nursery lists: Daily outdoor play and Regular park trips.
What is the nearest station to The Oval Montessori Nursery?
Vauxhall is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact The Oval Montessori Nursery?
You can call 020 7735 4816 and visit www.theovalmontessori.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.theovalmontessori.co.uk) · 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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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2870313 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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