Best nurseries in Herne Hill
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Southwark and Lambeth, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecole Cadet Rouselle Full day care · 25 places · SE24 0BS | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Halfmoon Montessori Nursery Full day care · 53 places · SE24 9HU | Report card: 5 strong (Feb 2026) |
| 3 | Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 56 places · SE21 7JH | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Armadillos Preschool And Nursery Full day care · 35 places · SE5 9QJ | Good (2022) |
| 5 | School Outdoors Dulwich Full day care · 25 places · SE24 9HE | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Under the Willow Nursery Full day care · 37 places · SE21 8NW | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Ruskinhouse School Full day care · 59 places · SE24 9QP | Good (2021) |
| 8 | Rock Club Sessional day care · 26 places · SE21 7BU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Herne Hill?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Inner London, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Herne Hill?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Herne Hill, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Ecole Cadet Rouselle, Halfmoon Montessori Nursery, Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery & Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Herne Hill?
In Inner London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £238 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Herne Hill?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.