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German Kindergarten North Dulwich

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.0(4 parent reviews) ·ST FAITHS COMMUNITY CENTRE, Red Post Hill, London, SE24 9JQ · Southwark
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Southwark

About this day nursery

The German Kindergarten North Dulwich provides a bilingual (German/English) environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. Located in a bright space within St. Faith's Community Centre, the nursery emphasises outdoor learning and immersion in German language and culture through play, songs, stories, and games.

They welcome children from all backgrounds, regardless of their prior German language knowledge, aiming to foster confidence and responsibility. The curriculum adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS), focusing on personal, social, emotional, communication, language, physical, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design.

Activities are often themed around the four seasons, incorporating nature-based projects and traditional German celebrations. The Kindergarten encourages children to develop at their own pace with nurturing support, offering a wide range of activities including painting, art, reading corners, playdough, sand and water play, dress-up, puzzles, building blocks, and musical instruments.

They provide healthy meals and snacks, cater to allergies, and ensure daily outdoor play, regardless of weather conditions. The nursery also maintains a strong focus on child safeguarding with DBS-checked staff and a clear policy.

Our ethos

The German Kindergarten North Dulwich offers a bilingual (German/English) learning environment for children aged 2-5, adhering to the EYFS framework. They emphasise outdoor learning, nature-based projects, and immersion in German language and culture through play, songs, and stories. The nursery aims to foster confidence and responsibility in children, supporting them to develop at their own pace.

What it's like

Staff provide an extremely welcoming, friendly and nurturing environment for all children, greeting them in both German and English to value their home languages. Key staff support children settling in with cuddles and reassurance, promoting their emotional well-being. Staff act as good role models, consistently promoting positive behaviour and helping children learn how to keep themselves safe.

Bilingual (German/English) immersionEYFS curriculumOutdoor learning focusHealthy meals and snacksSeasonal activities

Pricing & funding

Charges are billed monthly in advance. Fees are structured around age bands (2-3 and 3-5 years) and incorporate government funding entitlements. Standard rates include meals, snacks, consumables, and extra-curricular activities.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are due monthly in advance by the fifth calendar day of the month.
  • Full fees are payable regardless of holidays or nursery closures.
  • Fees include meals, snacks, consumables, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Late payment fees apply for payments received after the 5th of the month.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, 49 weeks a year.

Food

Meals and snacks provided, caters for allergies and intolerances

Age range

2-5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for German Kindergarten North Dulwich

Last inspected 11 July 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff provide an extremely welcoming, friendly and nurturing environment for all children, greeting them in both German and English to value their home languages. Key staff support children settling in with cuddles and reassurance, promoting their emotional well-being. Staff act as good role models, consistently promoting positive behaviour and helping children learn how to keep themselves safe.

Inspector highlights

  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by staff.
  • Children benefit from a variety of planned opportunities to help them make very good progress.
  • Staff promote children's love of books and communication skills to a good level.
  • Children are busy and eager learners, and they show pride in their achievements.
  • Leaders provide staff with many opportunities to support their continuous professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's teaching skills further so that they can easily recognise when children become disengaged to help capture and maintain children's focus on learning
  • 2help older children to develop their self-help skills and independence even further, particularly during mealtimes.
Inspection #10351658 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by staff. Leaders understand the importance of working in partnership with parents to help ensure that children benefit from targeted support. Children are at the heart of all decisions to ensure that their individual learning needs are always considered and met.

Outdoor space

Staff plan a wide range of experiences outdoors to develop children's physical skills and emotional health. They plan outings to the local area, such as Community Greenhouses and historic windmills, which also promotes children's sense of self within the local community.

Parent Reviews of German Kindergarten North Dulwich

4.0
(4)
Oskar Pearson
2 years ago

Lovely and friendly environment where they really care for our son.

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Joe Fay
2 years ago

Fabulous, caring and nurturing environment

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Inspection history

Date: July 2014

  • July 2024Good
  • October 2018Good
  • July 2014Good

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