# Victory House Children's Centre

Victory House Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at R C C G, Victory House, 5 Congreve Street, London, SE17 1TJ, in Walworth, Southwark. It is registered for 55 children and takes children aged 5 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £60.50 to £72.50 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers 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 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victory-house-childrens-centre-ey358902  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: R C C G, Victory House, 5 Congreve Street, London, SE17 1TJ
- Ages: 5 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 55
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7252 7522
- Website: https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/
- Ofsted URN: EY358902

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 November 2024, 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/EY358902

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2007 (Reference EY358902). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358902)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358902)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358902)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £72.50 (£6.59 an hour) | £60.50 |
| 2-year-olds | £65.50 (£5.95 an hour) | £55.50 |
| 3 and over | £60.50 (£5.50 an hour) | £47.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £10

Source: nursery website (https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 5 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: R C C G, Victory House, 5 Congreve Street, London, SE17 1TJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.491871,-0.083875

- Station: Elephant & Castle, 0.7 miles
- Station: Borough, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- Station: Bermondsey, 0.9 miles, step-free access
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Salisbury Row, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bricklayers Arms Roundabout, 0.2 miles
- Park: Paragon Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Surrey Square Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Nursery Row Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/toddlers)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/aims-and-objectives)
- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/aims-and-objectives)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/aims-and-objectives)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/menu)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/fees)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/menu)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/menu)

### Outdoors

- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/aims-and-objectives)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/aims-and-objectives)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/baby-room)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/aboutus)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/opening-times)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/opening-times)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/nursery)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/toddlers)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/aims-and-objectives)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/aims-and-objectives)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/aims-and-objectives)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/aims-and-objectives)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Oasis Academy Surrey Square | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (July 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Kintore Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Victory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ark Globe Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Robert Browning Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smart Start Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-start-nursery-limited-ey548984) | Good | £80 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [CTY Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cty-nursery-ltd-ey493667) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Leo's Den Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leos-den-nursery-ey382828) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [St Johns Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-107639) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kido Elephant Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-elephant-park-2567271) | Good | £105 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Ark Start Globe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe-2813325) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Victory House Children's Centre cost?

Victory House Children's Centre publishes these fees: full day £72.50 for under 2s, half day £60.50 for under 2s, full day £65.50 for 2-year-olds, half day £55.50 for 2-year-olds, full day £60.50 for 3 and over and half day £47.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Victory House Children's Centre offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Victory House Children's Centre offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Victory House Children's Centre take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Victory House Children's Centre offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Victory House Children's Centre's opening hours?

Victory House Children's Centre opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Victory House Children's Centre open all year?

No. Victory House Children's Centre is open term time only.

### What ages does Victory House Children's Centre take?

Victory House Children's Centre takes children aged 5 months to 5 years.

### What is Victory House Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Victory House Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 18 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Victory House Children's Centre take?

Victory House Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Victory House Children's Centre?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Victory House Children's Centre.

### Does Victory House Children's Centre accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Victory House Children's Centre accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Victory House Children's Centre?

Yes. Victory House Children's Centre lists a registration fee of £10.

### What approach does Victory House Children's Centre follow?

Victory House Children's Centre's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach.

### Does Victory House Children's Centre have outdoor space?

Victory House Children's Centre lists: Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Victory House Children's Centre?

Elephant & Castle is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Victory House Children's Centre?

You can call 020 7252 7522 and visit victorychildrencentre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358902)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (victorychildrencentre.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://victorychildrencentre.co.uk/vcc/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Victory+House+Children+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJTVm47VwDdkgRWAQ7sufR85g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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