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Every single person is so caring and all of them know every single child’s name.\nThe carers in his room as truly amazing.\nThey guided us through what was a tough settling in period (for both he and I!) and he’s excelling now!\nI’m so happy we found Ruskin House. Thank you so much to each and every one of you who take such good care of my little boy.", "datePublished": "2025-07-09T21:07:12.535405769Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 2, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Saira George-Carballo" }, "reviewBody": "My daughter was there for a few years and I regret it. 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It provides full day care for children from 3 months to 5 years." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours at Ruskinhouse School?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The setting opens Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm for most of the year. It closes on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas, and it runs on an all-year basis." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Ruskinhouse School suitable for under-twos?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The age range runs from 0 to 4 years, so under-twos are accepted. The setting also caters for babies and toddlers alongside pre-school-aged children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What does the staff team at Ruskinhouse School look like?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Leaders and managers use self-evaluation to support staff in their roles and development. 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Ruskinhouse School # Ruskinhouse School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · 4.0 (5 parent reviews) · 48 Herne Hill, London, SE24 9QP · Lambeth Number of places 59 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2021 Local authority Lambeth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ruskin House Nursery, catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years, is open 51 weeks a year, from 7 am to 7 pm, accommodating various work schedules. Situated in a notable Victorian building, it boasts an impressive learning garden. The nursery is committed to fostering enthusiasm, good manners, independence, and respect in children. Each child receives personalised attention to nurture new skills and interests, ensuring that learning is a fun and engaging journey. The diverse and stimulating environment at Ruskin House encourages children to excel in all areas. The curriculum integrates the Montessori philosophy and EYFS guidelines, promoting holistic development. The nursery values strong partnerships with parents and offers various sessions to support both children and families. Our ethos Ruskin House Nursery integrates the Montessori philosophy and EYFS guidelines, committed to fostering enthusiasm, good manners, independence, and respect. They provide personalised attention to nurture skills and interests, making learning fun and engaging. The nursery values strong partnerships with parents for holistic child development. What it's like Children across the setting settle exceptionally well due to effective and flexible arrangements by staff, who build strong relationships with all children to ensure individual learning opportunities. Children behave exceptionally well, with clear boundaries and support to manage feelings and resolve conflicts. Staff ensure parents receive detailed handovers and increased electronic communication despite not being able to enter the setting due to COVID-19, and children are kept safe. Individual attention Holistic development Montessori philosophy Extended hours ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://admissions.ruskinhousenursery.co.uk/individual-tours) ## Key facts Opening hours 7 am to 7 pm for 51 weeks of the year Age range 3 months to 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ruskinhouse School Inspection date Oct 2021 Inspection no. 10198199 Lead inspector Danny Lydon Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172041)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144706) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ruskinhouse-school-se24-9qp-144706) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ruskinhouse School Last inspected 12 October 2021 · Danny Lydon Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children across the setting settle exceptionally well due to effective and flexible arrangements by staff, who build strong relationships with all children to ensure individual learning opportunities. Children behave exceptionally well, with clear boundaries and support to manage feelings and resolve conflicts. Staff ensure parents receive detailed handovers and increased electronic communication despite not being able to enter the setting due to COVID-19, and children are kept safe. Inspector highlights - Children experience activities that are well planned to their individual needs. - Staff clearly understand what children already know and can do and use this knowledge to build on children's skills through purposefully planned activities. - Support for children's personal, social and emotional development is a significant strength of the setting. - Children's experiences outside of the setting are key to the manager and staff's approach to teaching. - Children are very well prepared for life in modern Britain. - Parents speak highly of the setting, valuing staff's approach to settling-in their children. - Leaders and managers use self-evaluation well, supporting staff in their roles and development. Areas to develop - 1 review methods of teaching so that children do not become overwhelmed by the amount of new information that is shared with them at once. Inspection #10198199 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172041) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff recognise that many children do not have access to a garden or outdoor space at home, and therefore ensure that children access a wide range of planned activities outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Ruskinhouse School 4.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXB6TncYcPlJZbnEeKg9bg_8gx-WHURlaOXZ7B9en9-bv1ACrviqg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Sara C 10 months ago My son goes to nursery here and I truly have no bad things to say. Every single person is so caring and all of them know every single child’s name. The carers in his room as truly amazing. They guided us through what was a tough settling in period (for both he and I!) and he’s excelling now! I’m so happy we found Ruskin House. Thank you so much to each and every one of you who take such good care of my little boy. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21RMVpHZHRMWGxIYkMxR1NUTldTa1p0UVhvdFkwRRAB!2m1!1s0x487604742fe10425:0x99e3050748220ff4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL3DJdhrHfJ4QkH9_161_sixkk1oQFxV7VdUO1Xf4DPtDFGgQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Saira George-Carballo 10 months ago My daughter was there for a few years and I regret it. They are constantly rotating staff, who are a bit rough in general, and are unpleasant to deal with. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2trNUxTMVlWalkxWm5wYU16RjRXRmhaU0Rob1VYYxAB!2m1!1s0x487604742fe10425:0x99e3050748220ff4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIB51jTHXRs3oXQ59GHBF1T4cgAnGsAr5iQwy42pGEJ08AnlA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlotte Bovis a year ago Great experience with this nursery, lovely kind staff and big garden. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZM1BleXhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487604742fe10425:0x99e3050748220ff4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjULDfZPIX1DosWYrRMw8dw6jYPELw1AysuujVJ4AtbX0BsBAsjI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Christian Mason 5 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214RGMzRkhXSE5IZW1aa1drOTFjREpNWVRBNVQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x487604742fe10425:0x99e3050748220ff4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIs4nYaNqK_LZrrf-mAcYXKUlqM3negNJ_PIgLRYiPMnxw6Tg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Habibrahman Sherzad 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNncWJYYUZnEAE!2m1!1s0x487604742fe10425:0x99e3050748220ff4) Reviews from Google for Ruskinhouse School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11088712236349394932&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2008 - November 2021 Good - October 2021 Good - March 2018 Good - March 2018 Good - September 2015 Outstanding - August 2015 Outstanding - June 2012 Good - May 2012 Good - August 2009 Requires improvement - July 2009 Good - February 2008 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Ruskinhouse School ### Is Ruskinhouse School a day nursery or preschool? ### What are the opening hours at Ruskinhouse School? ### Is Ruskinhouse School suitable for under-twos? ### What does the staff team at Ruskinhouse School look like? ### How did Ruskinhouse School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How can Ruskinhouse School be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ruskinhouse School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Halfmoon Montessori Nursery London · SE24 9HU ](/nursery/halfmoon-montessori-nursery-se24-9hu-ey251250) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### German Kindergarten Herne Hill London · SE24 0LX ](/nursery/german-kindergarten-herne-hill-se24-0lx-ey465654) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Einsteins London · SE24 0LT 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/little-einsteins-se24-0lt-ey541226) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Ecole Cadet Rouselle London · SE24 0BS ](/nursery/ecole-cadet-rouselle-se24-0bs-ey459639) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### German Kindergarten North Dulwich London · SE24 9JQ ](/nursery/german-kindergarten-north-dulwich-se24-9jq-ey469412) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### German Kindergarten Brixton London · SW9 8QS ](/nursery/german-kindergarten-brixton-sw9-8qs-2857083) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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