Best nurseries in Oval
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in 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 | Green Shoots Day Nursery Full day care · 26 places · SW8 1AR | Report card: 2 strong, 3 expected (Dec 2025) |
| 2 | Mulberry Outdoor Preschool Sessional day care · 20 places · SE5 9LP | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Stepping Stones Community Nursery Full day care · 14 places · SW8 1BA | Good (2023) |
| 4 | We Care Child Care Full day care · 35 places · SW9 6NH | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Little Chico Day Care Ltd Full day care · 21 places · SW9 6HY | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Oasis Bolton Crescent Adventure Playground Sessional day care · SE5 0SE | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Oval?
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 Oval?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Oval; listed first: Green Shoots Day Nursery, Mulberry Outdoor Preschool, Stepping Stones Community Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Oval?
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 Oval?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Lambeth · Brixton Hill · Brixton · Clapham · Clapham Park · Kennington · Stockwell · Streatham · Vauxhall · Gipsy Hill · Streatham Green
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.