Best nurseries in Kennington
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Lambeth and Southwark, 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 | Toad Hall Nursery School Full day care · 20 places · SE11 4UF | Outstanding (2020) |
| 2 | 1st Place at the Elephant Full day care · 100 places · SE17 3AN | Good (2025) |
| 3 | SRC Community Nursery Full day care · 69 places · SE17 3RJ | Good (2024) |
| 4 | The Pelican Nursery Full day care · 21 places · SE11 4HG | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Hurley Pre-School Full day care · 36 places · SE11 4PB | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Purple Jay Nursery Lambeth Full day care · 80 places · SE11 6LU | Good (2024) |
| 7 | The Pelican Nursery Full day care · 40 places · SE11 5DU | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Little Agnes Nursery Full day care · 55 places · SE11 5AN | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Lighthouse After School Club Full day care · SE11 5LY | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Kennington?
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 Kennington?
Of 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Kennington, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Toad Hall Nursery School, 1st Place at the Elephant, SRC Community Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Kennington?
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 Kennington?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.