Opening hours
7:45 am - 6:00 pm, 51 weeks per year
Dulwich Oaks Montessori Nursery School offers high-quality private education and childcare for children aged 12 months to 5 years. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm.
It prides itself on having one of London's most expansive and well-equipped gardens, providing ample outdoor space for children to flourish. Indoors, the setting is open-plan and child-led, fostering independence and supporting diverse aspects of development through creative play.
The nursery aims to deliver a nurturing and stimulating environment where each child can grow and learn effectively. Dulwich Oaks Montessori has received "Outstanding" and "Good" judgments from Ofsted in 2017 and 2022, respectively, highlighting its committed and qualified staff, meticulously planned activities, and the excellent progress children make in their learning and development, preparing them well for school.
Due to high demand, early registration is encouraged, and prospective families can arrange visits by contacting the nursery directly to explore available slots.
Our ethos
The nursery offers a child-led, open-plan environment fostering independence and supporting diverse aspects of development through creative play, inspired by the Montessori method. They aim to deliver a nurturing and stimulating environment where each child can grow and learn effectively, preparing them well for school.
What it's like
Children are happy and confident in this nurturing environment. Staff quickly form close bonds with children and their parents, and have high expectations, planning an ambitious curriculum with opportunities for creative play and independence. Children behave well and show curiosity, with staff supporting their communication and language development through purposeful interactions.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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7:45 am - 6:00 pm, 51 weeks per year
Age range
12 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 8 November 2022
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and confident in this nurturing environment. Staff quickly form close bonds with children and their parents, and have high expectations, planning an ambitious curriculum with opportunities for creative play and independence. Children behave well and show curiosity, with staff supporting their communication and language development through purposeful interactions.
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Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are extremely happy with the communication they receive from the nursery and say that their children are supported well.
Inclusion & environment
Individualised learning plans are in place to ensure that all children make progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work closely with external agencies to set targets for children.
Children have many opportunities to develop physically. For example, through forest school, tennis lessons, climbing on logs, swinging on swings and sliding down slides. Children enjoy planting and growing a variety of different fruits and vegetables in their garden.
Individualised learning plans are in place to ensure that all children make progress, including children with English as an additional language (EAL).
Our son had such a wonderful first year at Dulwich Oaks. He started as a baby and left as a walking talking toddler thanks to Karen and her amazing team who navigated his journey with kindness and warmth. The staff there were unwaveringly kind and supportive and the nursery is lovely with a beautiful big garden. Often our son didn’t want to leave and there is no higher praise than that! We’ll miss them all, keep up the good work!
Read on GoogleA wonderful nursery with equally warm, nurturing and qualified teachers. My son and daughter both attend Dulwich Oaks and are welcomed with open arms every day. I pick them up happy and with a bag full of crafts each day. A huge factor for us choosing this nursery, aside from the teaching staff, was the garden. A climbing tree, multiple climbing frames, messy play, mud kitchen. It’s rare to find so many outdoor resources available in London nurseries, so we feel very lucky. Not to mention their forest school terms, extra curricular clubs and willingness to respect dietary requirements. A continued thank you to all of the Dulwich Oaks staff members
Read on GoogleWe've been with Dulwich Oaks for just over 1.5 years and I have had 2 children attended. My first joined 1 year before starting reception. She had the best year. The relationships she had with all the staff was incredible to see. The nursery does some great days including to go see Big Ben and the London eye as well as a Zoo day where they had Llamas in! Which the kids didn't stop talking about. All year long Karen the Head teacher makes sure there are great activities for the kids and also shares weekly planning with parents via email. Their communication is great and the staff are all very kind and supportive. My youngest who started in their new baby room is also very happy there and took no time to settle and has great relationships with all the staff. The garden space they have is incredible for where they are located and it's got everything the kids need. They also have a car park to drop the kids, and a buggy park as well as a bus stop right outside.
Read on GoogleI would highly recommend this nursery (and have done so to anyone who ever asks me). Our 3 year old boy has been attending for a year and he is so happy here. He has been cared for and nutured so much by the wonderful staff, who clearly love what they do. I watch as they constantly assess his needs and ensure he's happy, does he need to let off some steam in the garden, need a nap, a snack or just some quiet time? They have a Forest School and so many activities which have provided him learning opportunities and much needed fun. The team are professional and communicative, which has always put my mind at ease. We have a 10 month old daughter who will be joining him soon and there is no where else we would rather our children develop, learn and grow. Thank you to everyone at Dulwich Oaks, for everything.
Read on GoogleMy two children attend Dulwich Oaks full time and we’ve had nothing but wonderful experiences from the outset. The nursery is led by a very experienced, caring and nurturing head teacher and deputy head teacher and each and every staff member is equally warm, calm and nurturing. We felt a bit nervous starting our little one in the baby area at 12 months, but the staff made extra efforts to reassure us, taking very great care in anticipating his needs with excellent individualised attention. He is now settled in wonderfully, is so happy there and we feel such relief knowing that both of our children are so well looked after. A huge thank you to all of the staff at Dulwich Oaks!
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Date: January 2013
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