The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School
Day nursery in London, SE6. Part of the Lewisham council area.
145 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LPWhat Ofsted found
Good Inspected 15 November 2023
| Judgement | Grade |
|---|---|
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
The second of the four grades: a good standard of care and learning. Ofsted now gives report cards instead, so this grade stays until the next inspection.
What a place could cost
The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School sets its own prices. These are the averages for day nurseries in Inner London, for 50 hours a week in term time once the 30 funded hours are taken off.
| Child's age | You pay a week | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| From 9 months to 2 | £185 | £586 |
| 2 years old | £181 | £572 |
| 3 to 4 years old | £179 | £567 |
A month here is 38 term-time weeks spread over 12 months. Work out your own hours or check your free hours.
The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School against London
| The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School | London average | |
|---|---|---|
| Places | 71 | 55 |
| Ofsted outcome | Good | 77% rated Good or better |
Other nurseries close by
- The Nurtury Day Nursery & Preschool Outstanding, 61 places, SE6 2UF
- Jubilee Nursery Outstanding, 70 places, SE6 4SW
- Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori Expected standard in 5 of 6, 22 places, SE6 2TS
The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School is run by Little Garden Day Nurseries, which has 19 nurseries in England and 1 rated Outstanding. See its nurseries in London.
Questions parents ask about The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School
- What Ofsted grade does The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School have?
- The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School was rated Good at its inspection on 15 November 2023, under the grading Ofsted used before report cards.
- How many children can The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School take?
- Ofsted registers The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School for 71 places at any one time. The average day nursery in London has 55.
- How much does The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School cost?
- The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School sets its own fees, so ask it for a price list. As a guide, the average nursery in Inner London charges £238 a week for 25 hours for a child under 2, before any free hours.
- Does The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School offer 30 hours free childcare?
- Any nursery on the Ofsted Early Years Register can offer the funded hours, but each one chooses how many funded places it has and what it charges for meals and extras. Ask The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School how it offers them.
- When was The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School last inspected?
- Ofsted last inspected The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School on 15 November 2023. The full report is on the Ofsted website.
- Is The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School part of a nursery group?
- Yes. The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School is one of 19 day nurseries in England run by Little Garden Day Nurseries.
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.