Nurseries in Southwark

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.