Nurseries in Southwark
Find a local nursery for up to aged 5. Information about the different types of nursery.
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Types of local nurseries
Community nurseries
Community nurseries are not-for-profit organisations that are run and managed by a committee of parents and local people. They offer full and part-time care for 2 to 5-year-olds. Some may take children under 2.
Children's centres
Children's centres are for under 5 year-olds and their families. They provide education and offer health and family services under one roof.
They focus on giving children the best start in life, providing opportunities for playing and learning. All centres offer support for parents.
Early years centres
Southwark children's services manage early years centres. They offer full or part-time care for children from birth to 5-years-old.
Private and independent nurseries
These nurseries are businesses that provide full and part-time care for pre-school children from birth to aged five.
Workplace nurseries
These are privately run nurseries. They provide full or part-time care for the children of college students and staff.
Each nursery has its own admission rules which may restrict places to certain types of students or employees.
Nursery schools and classes
These are classes for children over the age of 3 during school hours and term time only. Often part-time, they're usually attached to schools. Ofsted will regularly inspect these.