Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School

195E Camberwell Grove, Camberwell, London SE5 8JU
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9.9 41 Reviews
  • Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School, London
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (September 2022) Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.

They're in Camberwell, close to Denmark Hill and East Dulwich stations. The nursery is a bright, spacious setting with a large garden.

The caring, qualified staff use imaginative play to stimulate each child’s curiosity. Activities include yoga and PE, singing and signing nursery rhymes, growing vegetables on the allotment, messy arts play, cooking, construction, and more. Parents and carers are also invited to attend regular advisory groups.

The Nursery chef prepares home-cooked meals and snacks from LEYF's nutritious menu.

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Care Provided by Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Naomi Blackwood (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 32
  • Total Places for Children
  • 81
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas,

Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (41)

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Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School has 41 reviews.

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Review from Jodie S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at LEYF Camberwell Grove for 3 years and we couldn't be happier with the experience.
The staff are dedicated and caring, and communication has always been great.
The activities are varied and engaging. The outdoor space is amazing. Most importantly - our daughter has always
been incredibly happy here.

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Review from Andrew D (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has loved her time at Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School. She's been there since 9 months old and is very nearly 3. She loves the team and the other kids. The staff has been thoughtful and responsive to all questions/topics related to her development - including most recently when it
was time for her to move up from the toddler room.
Would happily recommend the setting - the kids truly seem to love the time they spend there.

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Review from Meghan R (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School for four months and we've had a really positive experience so far. The outside space is amazing, his key person and all of the staff are friendly, informative and attentive to the needs of our sensitive boy, and the food is of really high quality.
We are kept in the loop with his development as well as daily activities and sleep status etc. We've had some challenges with our son's separation anxiety which has been managed with great care, patience and warmth. We couldn't be more grateful to his key person especially for this.

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Review from Katherine B (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 11 month old loves his days a Camberwell Grove Nursery! The activities are fun and the food is great!! The staff are warm and welcoming, they are very efficient and communicate everything to me as the parent. Very happy with our choice of nursery - highly recommend.

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Review from A H (Father of Child) published on 9 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with LEYF Camberwell Grove. The team caring for our son in the baby room is wonderful, but it feels like every staff member has taken the time to get to know him. The management team makes everything work like clockwork, including some fiddly health requirements. The activities
are brilliant and varied, and we love getting the photos and updates. Our boy comes home every day tired, fulfilled, and happy!

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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my son to Camberwell Grove Nursery from another local nursery in April when he was 17 months old, and I could not be happier with the decision. The communication from the staff is fantastic. We get an update every Monday with the activities and staffing for the week ahead which I look forward
to. My son attends 3 days a week, and activities like trips out of the nursery don't occur on the same day each week so it is fair for all the children. We get lots of photos in the app, with recommendations of activities we could also do at home, as well as an individual post on a key observation. The room leader and his key worker are wonderful, they are so attentive and listen to any requests I make. He initially struggled with drop off but that didn't last long, he now runs into the room each morning. I appreciate the honesty of the team with their updates at the end of the day. The biggest bonus for me is that when I collect him he is content and happy.

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Review from Matt C (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Camberwell Grove Nursery and Pre-School is a brilliant place for young children to develop and grow confidence. Both boys love it so much that most days they are sad to leave. The massive outdoor space is unique in size and allows the kids loads of much-needed outdoor time!

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Review from Meehar S (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been thriving since going to Camberwell Grove Leyf Nursery.
She goes two days a week and is always eager to go and see her friends and staff there.
The activities are plentiful, varied, and stimulating, the staff caring and engaging, management responsive and helpful.
The outside
space is brilliant.

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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is so very happy here. The staff are so kind, caring, and attentive to all of the children’s needs. She is learning a lot and the outside space is amazing, especially for London! Highly recommend.

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Review from Henry W (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery and all its staff. My child loves going every day and has developed massively since joining in January. The nursery provides regular updates and keeps us informed on a regular basis through the app.

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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Leaf in Camberwell Grove is a great nursery! Both of my girls go there and they are very happy! The staff is very nurturing, polite, and considerate of the children as well as the parent's needs. They are always happy to provide constructive feedback to the parents and they are keen to get the parents
involved in the kid's learning and development. They also create these stay-and-play sessions to allow the parents to see the children in the nursery environment and build relationships with other parents. The food menu is very balanced and tasty. The garden space is amazing, especially for a London nursery. If I had to pick on something I would say that I would like the indoor space to look more modern (still very spacious though!), especially given that they have recently done the garden up so nicely. Overall great experience!

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Review from Seb S (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a fantastic nursery. Really committed, and lovely staff, and very happy children. Really couldn’t fault it. My daughter has attended there for nearly three years and has made lots of friends and got on really well with the teachers.

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Review from Kitty S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very lovely, warm and nurturing nursery run by a brilliant team, who have a very personal connection to each of the children. My children both developed very strong bonds with all of their key workers and room leaders and just had a brilliant experience. The menu is also fantastic, from vegetable
quesadillas to fish, veg, potatoes and curries. It takes such a weight off my mind at the weekends knowing they eat so well at Lefy.

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Review from Toby I (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Leyf Camberwell Grove is an amazing nursery. The staff there are fantastically caring and really take the time to get to your child. They do a wide range of activities and keep you updated regularly. I know that our son is having lots of fun whilst there, as well as learning key social and educational
skills. The food is also delicious, our son loves it!
Thanks so much to the team!

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Review from Gemma G (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely nursery with incredibly caring staff. I was so nervous for my 9-month-old to start nursery, but they made his settling-in period a lovely experience for both my baby and me. After five weeks he is fully settled in and all smiles when we collect him. I feel lucky and grateful to have a
place where my baby can thrive. Thank you to the team.

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Review from I R (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is in the baby room at the Camberwell LEYF and I have found the whole team to be excellent. Really caring, gentle at the settling in period, and also very engaged and creative with activities and little outings for the kids. Definitely recommend - lovely staff.

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Review from Alexandra T (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughter and son loved their time at Camberwell Grove Nursery - the manager and her team were kind, caring and engaged right from the Baby room through to Pre-school. My son still talks about the fun experiments and activities he did there, as well as the teachers who supported him throughout.
Highly recommend!

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Review from T W (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery with loving staff who organise fun activities that also allow my son to learn alongside play. Since my son started nearly a year ago, he has developed in leaps and bounds and everyone, from teachers to the catering staff, is very loving and involved.

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Review from Jessica R (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is such a comfort to me to know that every day I leave my son in the hands of people who truly care for him. They are dedicated to every sphere of his development and well-being. My son has a real bond with the staff who look after him and I am always impressed by their endless enthusiasm and innovation
in terms of their approach to his care.

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Review from Kate S (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so grateful to the manager and her team for creating such a nurturing, loving, educational, energetic and well-organised environment for the children. It has given us so much comfort and confidence to know our child is being looked after by such a caring and supportive extended support network
of our family. A huge shout out to the head chef who spoils the children with the most delicious-sounding, varied and exciting menus, along with lots of sticker fun and amusement.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.920)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10 for Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.920 for Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (275 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 299 Ratings = 4.92

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School is based on 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 81 number of registered child places is 16.2, which has been reached with 25 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Naomi

Naomi

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, my name is Naomi and I am the manager here at Camberwell Grove. I have eight years' experience working in nurseries and thoroughly enjoy my work here, surrounded by beautiful, happy faces. Here at Camberwell Grove, we have a very child-centred approach. We lead children into the curriculum with their own interests as the focus. We believe it’s a great way for children to be engaged and learn!


Frequently Asked Questions about Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 81 Children.

How far is Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of London?

3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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