Sunshine Fruits Nursery Camberwell

About this day nursery

Sunshine Fruits Montessori in Camberwell offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for young children, rooted in the Montessori philosophy. The day nursery embraces a unique educational approach where children are encouraged to learn independently, fostering strong communication skills and exceeding academic expectations.

While the baby room primarily follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, it integrates core Montessori principles and materials. As children progress to the toddler room, the Montessori curriculum becomes more prominent, aiming to unleash their full potential.

The preschool room offers a comprehensive Montessori curriculum throughout the day. Committed to providing a smooth and supportive transition, the day nursery conducts individual settling-in sessions for each child, allowing them to acclimate to routines and surroundings alongside their parents.

Meals are freshly prepared on-site, with a focus on healthy and varied nutrition, and children are actively involved in food preparation and healthy eating choices. Sunshine Fruits Montessori prides itself on maintaining open and consistent communication with parents, offering daily updates through an online app and termly progress meetings with detailed reports.

The Camberwell branch, registered with Ofsted in 2017, holds a "Good" Ofsted rating, highlighting its calm and supportive atmosphere, high expectations, ambitious curriculum, and strong parent partnerships. A new branch in Battersea Park is slated to open in Autumn 2025.

Our ethos

Sunshine Fruits Montessori operates on the Montessori philosophy, with children encouraged towards independent learning and fostering communication skills. While the baby room integrates Montessori principles with the EYFS, the toddler and preschool rooms more fully implement the Montessori curriculum to help children reach their full potential. The nursery prioritises smooth transitions, healthy eating (with children involved in food choices), and consistent communication with parents.

What it's like

The nursery provides a calm and nurturing environment where children flourish and feel secure. Staff place a high value on children's emotional well-being and get to know all children well from the start. This helps children to build strong bonds with their key person, settle quickly and develop a sense of belonging.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged monthly, with rates based on attendance of three, four, or five days per week. Funding is accepted for 15 and 30 hours, with options for funded-only sessions or combined packages that include additional private days. Voluntary charges apply for meals, consumables, and extra services.