Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 08:00 - 18:00
Horizons Day Nursery
Ofsted: Strong standard·
4.0(4 parent reviews)
·18 Kempshott Road, London, SW16 5LQ · Lambeth
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Lambeth
About this day nursery
Horizons Day Nursery, established in 2004, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years located in London, SW16 5LQ. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 7th January 2026.
The setting focuses on an inclusive environment where children thrive and learn. Staff are skilled at identifying and addressing learning gaps, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, make consistent progress from their individual starting points.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on a diverse curriculum, reflecting the cultures and languages of the children to ensure everyone feels valued and included. Children participate in engaging activities that promote their emotional well-being, develop their physical skills, and foster an understanding of sustainability through everyday experiences.
Leaders are committed to continuous improvement and actively support staff well-being and professional development, contributing to a high-quality learning environment. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00.
What it's like
Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this diverse nursery. They are welcomed by enthusiastic, nurturing staff who support them to explore the environment independently. Children of all ages benefit from regular outdoor learning and physical play.
Rigorous learning monitoringExemplary behaviourEmotional wellbeing focusSustainability learningForward-thinking leadership
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
3 months-5 years
Established
2004
Ofsted Inspection — new report card
Strong standard
Last inspected Jan 2026
Grade summary
Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
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Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.
Category grades
AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Horizons Day Nursery
Last inspected 7 January 2026 · Tania King
What it's like to attend
Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this diverse nursery. They are welcomed by enthusiastic, nurturing staff who support them to explore the environment independently. Children of all ages benefit from regular outdoor learning and physical play.
Inspector highlights
- Children make progress from their starting points because of rigorous monitoring of their learning.
- Children demonstrate exemplary behaviour and understand why rules are in place.
- Staff use tools to assess children's emotional wellbeing and involvement.
- Children learn about sustainability through everyday experiences and develop mathematical knowledge through play.
- Leaders have a forward-thinking approach towards continuous improvement and focus on staff wellbeing and professional development.
Areas to develop
- 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Inspection #10128412 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
There is rigorous monitoring of children's learning to identify and address any gaps, supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in making progress. Experienced staff use training and external guidance to create and review plans, while leaders maintain effective links with local authority professionals to provide timely support for children with SEND. Thoughtful support is provided to help children with SEND participate alongside their peers.
Outdoor space
Children of all ages benefit from regular outdoor learning and physical play. Older children use bikes and move confidently through spaces, while babies explore sensory resources indoors.
EAL / language support
Staff at Horizons Day Nursery encourage children and families who speak English as an additional language to share their cultures and backgrounds, which is reflected in the curriculum to ensure children feel valued and included.
Parent Reviews of Horizons Day Nursery
4.0
(4)
Susanna R. Jones
3 years ago
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. We moved nurseries because of the pandemic and it was the absolute best move for my two young children. Marcia and her team are so dedicated and attentive and the whole place has a very familial atmosphere because of them. They're enthusiastic, they're always kind and happy and they work extremely hard. The children thrived, loved going everyday and learned so so much. I'm so grateful we found this place. If you're looking for a nursery, this is it.
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Suzie Krisifoe
3 years ago
After having experience with 2 other nurseries this nursery was our favourite. We moved nurseries temporarily due to the pandemic and never looked back. Horizons is a wonderful nursery with a relaxed home from home feel. There is a lovely outside play area and plenty of space inside. The manager Marcia and her wonderful team are very dedicated, professional and caring who provide excellent child care. Both our children thrived at Horizons and were ready for school. I highly recommend this hidden gem of a nursery. We highly recommend this hidden gem of a nursery. We highly recommend this hidden gem of a nursery.
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Candisia Creations
9 years ago
The manager is extremely rude. "Marcia" behaves as though she is above everyone and can't control her moods; she is disrespectful towards parents and staff. I would go as far as to say I've personally witnessed her patronising children so I personally wouldn't feel safe leaving my child under the care of a nursery she runs.
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Romaine
a year ago
Absolutely amazing nursery! My son loved his time there, he was very well looked after. Highly recommend!!
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Inspection history
Date: December 2011
The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.
- February 2020Outstanding
- July 2015Outstanding
- December 2011Outstanding
Frequently asked about Horizons Day Nursery
About the setting
Horizons Day Nursery was registered with Ofsted on 08/03/2004. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises type of setting. The registered person is Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school Limited. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 18:00.
- URN
- EY276552
- Registered person
- Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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