Nurseries and childcare in Lambeth
We know of 71 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Lambeth. 5 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 4 of 5 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools across Lambeth
- Effra Nursery School and Children's CentreGood or better Good (2023)
- Ethelred Nursery School and Children's CentreBelow good Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in 4, needs attention in 2 · phone and directions
- Holmewood Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2023) · phone and directions
- Maytree Nursery SchoolGood or better Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in every area · phone and directions
- Triangle Nursery SchoolGood or better Standards maintained (2025)
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare by area
A few to start with
- Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Preschool 445 Norwood Rd, London, SE27 9DN Call
- Anglo Spanish Nursery School Preschool 14 Prescott Pl, London, SW4 6BT 5 Call
- Aspire Wellbeing Day care preschool 1 Park Hall Rd, London, SE21 8EH 4 Call
- Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre Preschool Gundulf St, London, SE11 4 Call
- Little Cedars Day Nursery Day care preschool 27 Aldrington Rd, London, SW16 1TU 5 Call
- Maytree Nursery School and Children's Centre Home service Allingham Rd, London, SW4 5 Call
- Mini Stars Day Nursery Day care preschool Leigham Ct Rd, London, SW16 5 Call
- N Family Club Preschool 47 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TN 3 Call
- Oak Tree Day Nursery Day care preschool 56, 58 Blairderry Rd, London, SW2 4SB 5 Call
- The Nest Pre-School Preschool Longfield Hall, THE NEST PRE-SCHOOL LONGFIELD HALL, 50 Knatchbull Rd, London, SE5 9QY 5 Call
- Tia Ana's Nursery Preschool Rhodesia Rd, London, SW9 5 Call
- Triangle Nursery School Elementary school 25 William Bonney Estate, London, SW4 7JQ 5 Call
- Union Grove Community Nursery Preschool First Floor, 110 Union Rd, London, SW8 2SH 5 Call
- Alphabet Lanes Nursery and Preschool Preschool 9 Norwood High St, London, SE27 0HS Call
- Armadillos Nursery and Preschool Home service 23 Eastlake Rd, London, SE5 9QJ Call
- Beechwood Nursery School Preschool 55 Leigham Ct Rd, London, SW16 2NJ Call
- Bloom Day Nursery and Preschool Preschool Barcombe Ave, London, SW2 3BH Call
- Bright Horizons Clapham Day care preschool 4-14 Bromell's Rd, London, SW4 0BG Call
- Bright Horizons West Norwood Day Nursery And Preschool Preschool Chancellor Grove, London, SE21 8EG 5 Call
- Bunnies on the Green Preschool 60-62 Stockwell Rd Unit V, London, SW9 9JQ 5 Call
- Cute Kids Montessori Nursery School Home service 116 Norwood Rd, London, SE24 Call
- Dulwich Wood Nursery School Preschool Lyall Ave, London, SE21 8QS Call
- Happy Nursery Days Child care and day care Valens House, Upper Tulse Hill Flat 24, London, SW2 5 Call
- Holmewood Nursery School Preschool 66 Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RW Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Lambeth?
We know of 71 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Lambeth, including 5 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
Other things people look for
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.