Full-day nursery in Nunhead, Southwark
The Puddleduck Nursery
St. Antony With St. Silas Community Centre, Merttins Road, London, SE15 3EB · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (24 reviews)
- About 750 m (9 min walk) from Crofton Park station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since December 2024Reference 2813128Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places55 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 29 September 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £110£11 an hour | £2,078 |
| 2-year-olds | £100£10 an hour | £1,860 |
| 3 and over | £100£10 an hour | £1,860 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Charge on funded hours
- £74.25 per month
- Charge on funded hours
- £37.13 per month
- Charge on funded hours
- £42 per month
- Charge on funded hours
- £33.60 per month
- Registration fee
- £50
- Registration fee
- £30
- Deposit
- £300
- Deposit
- £400
- Deposit
- £500
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
Ages: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open
- 50 a year
- Sessions
- Full day
Getting there
St. Antony With St. Silas Community Centre, Merttins Road, London, SE15 3EB · More nurseries in SE15
Stations
- Crofton Park11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Honor Oak Park12 min walk · 0.5 miles
- BrockleyNo step-free access16 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
14 bus stops within 400 m, including Merttins Road, Inverton Road and St Norbert Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Brenchley Gardens8 min walk
- Peckham Rye Park9 min walk
- Peckham Rye Common10 min walk
- St Norbert Green10 min walk
- Crofton Park Railway Garden12 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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The Puddleduck Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. Antony With St. Silas Community Centre, Merttins Road, London, SE15 3EB, in Nunhead, Southwark. It is registered for 55 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Its published full-day fees range from £100 to £110 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 24 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses a nature-based approach. Activities named on its website include music classes and dance and movement.
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with a vegetarian menu, vegan options, an allergy-aware kitchen and healthy snacks provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Vegan optionsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, a growing or allotment area, local outings and trips, and all-weather outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery charges a settling-in week fee of £200 alongside the £50 registration fee. It also names settling-in sessions as part of its care.
- Dedicated sleep roomSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Pram storageSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says to book a visit to check availability; if a place is available, families complete the registration form and T&Cs and pay the deposit and registration/settling-in fee, and if not, they can join the waiting list for a fee. The registration fee is £30 and the deposit is £300. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Puddleduck NurseryThis nursery | Not yet inspected | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Sunrise Community NurseriesFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| Colourbox Childcare NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Bubbly Nursery For Children With Special NeedsFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | £100 | 09:00–18:00 | 2–9 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Cottage DayFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Kindred Brockley Nursery and Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | £100.38 | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.6 miles |
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Ivydale Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.1 miles
- Chelwood Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.2 miles
- Turnham Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2022 0.2 miles
- Beecroft Garden Primary Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected October 2024 0.5 miles
- John Stainer Community Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected February 2024 0.5 miles
- Stillness Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected December 2024 0.7 miles
- Stillness Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.7 miles
- Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected June 2025 0.7 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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How much does The Puddleduck Nursery cost?
The Puddleduck Nursery publishes these fees: full day £110 for under 2s, per month £2,078 for under 2s, per month £1,750 for under 2s, per month £1,379 for under 2s, full day £100 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,860 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,575 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,247 for 2-year-olds, full day £100 for 3 and over, per month £1,860 for 3 and over, per month £1,575 for 3 and over and per month £1,247 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does The Puddleduck Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. The Puddleduck Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £74.25 per month on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.
Does The Puddleduck Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. The Puddleduck Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does The Puddleduck Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. The Puddleduck Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are The Puddleduck Nursery's opening hours?
The Puddleduck Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is The Puddleduck Nursery open all year?
Yes, The Puddleduck Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
How many children can The Puddleduck Nursery take?
The Puddleduck Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.
Are meals included at The Puddleduck Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at The Puddleduck Nursery.
Does The Puddleduck Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. The Puddleduck Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Puddleduck Nursery?
Yes. The Puddleduck Nursery lists a registration fee of £50, a registration fee of £30, a deposit of £300, a deposit of £400 and a deposit of £500.
What approach does The Puddleduck Nursery follow?
The Puddleduck Nursery's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach.
Does The Puddleduck Nursery have outdoor space?
The Puddleduck Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to The Puddleduck Nursery?
Crofton Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact The Puddleduck Nursery?
You can call 020 7252 8448 and visit www.thepuddleducknursery.com.
Tools for parents in Southwark
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in SouthwarkFees by age in Southwark
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thepuddleducknursery.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 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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- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2813128 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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