Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

145 Perry Hill, Catford, London SE6 4LP
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9.8 38 Reviews
  • Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School, London
The Dulwich Day Nursery & Preschool is a home from home, nurturing environment for children, where safety is of the highest importance.

Based in Perry Hill in Catford, an inspiring environment allows children to explore a wide range of planned experiences and activities, to promote independent choices in their play.

The nursery staff encourage children to bring in family photos to make photo books and teach them about festivals and different cultures, and help them appreciate the world around them.

The team of caring and professional childcare practitioners focus on forming a strong attachment with children to build positive relationships with both child and families from the offset.

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Care Provided by Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Michelle Gregory (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
    Please call us to request pricing and availability.

Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (38)

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Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.750) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School has 38 reviews.

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Review from Fiona C (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are really friendly and very caring. They get to know the children and feedback on their day to the parents. Lots of fun activities, arts and crafts, cooking, and also educational activities, always looking to support further development in the children while making it a fun, happy, nurturing
environment for them. Really happy with my daughter's progress and the nursery and nursery staff. Highly recommended.

Reply from Natalie Hunt, Head of Marketing at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you are happy with your daughter's progress at nursery and that you feel it is a fun, happy and nurturing environment for children.


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at this nursery for 18 months and absolutely loves it, we often have to run up the hill because she can't wait to get there. The staff are really great and there is not a high turnover, so the relationships between staff and children are very strong. There's also good communication
with parents at pick up about what she's been up to during the day and a real sense of affection for the children. The staff seem happy. The meals are healthy and varied and my daughter will eat much more there than she does at home. We are all going to miss the nursery when she moves up to big school in September, she is thriving here in all aspects of her development.

Reply from Natalie Hunt, Head of Marketing at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review. It's great to hear how much your daughter loves nursery and that she is thriving in all aspects of her development. We wish her the best of luck for big school in September.


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Review from Emmanuel O (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ve found the staff at Dulwich Day Nursery to be a good balance between professional and very caring. I get very good feedback for my 3-year-old son who’s in a preschool room. I’ve found the feedback very enabling with great observation that ties in with observations made at home by my wife and I.
My son is thriving in his room and is very well taken care of. The nursery also seems to have a very good admin and management team as enquiries and queries I’ve had, have been dealt with very swiftly.

Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hello and thank you for leaving a lovely review. It's lovely to hear that you think our staff are a good balance of professional and very caring. Thank you for saying you get very good feedback from the staff for your son, I'm happy that your son is thriving in his nursery room and you can see he is taken care of whilst at nursery.


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Review from Z S (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend this preschool. They only recently started but they are enjoying it, plus I love seeing their happy faces. The staff are very friendly and polite. The nursery is very clean and child friendly.

Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hi, thank you for leaving a review. I'm glad both of your children are enjoying the setting and have settled in well. It's lovely to hear that your children are always happy whilst being at nursery!


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Review from J M (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children love coming here. The staff are great and the place is well managed. It was good under the previous ownership but I can really see it has improved with the new owners and they have recently invested in the building and equipment.

Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hello, thank you for leaving a review. It's great to hear that both of your children love attending nursery and you saying that our staff are great. Thank you for saying the nursery is well managed and how you have seen the nursery improve since having new equipment and investment put into the building.


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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 4-year-old and 1-year-old both go here and the staff are fantastic. They do loads of fun but educational activities with the children and are really warm and caring, but firm when they need to be. Food is cooked on-site and all the children know the cook and even bake, sometimes.

Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hello and thank you for leaving a lovely review. I'm happy to hear that you're happy with the level of care our staff give to both of your children and that you think they are fantastic. I'm glad that you're happy with the food at the setting. Thank you.


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Review from H G (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery where staff clearly know the children very well, even if they are not in the same class. Staff and management clearly have an interest in the development of the children under their care and provide daily updates about this.

Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hello and thank you for leaving a review. It's lovely to hear all the kind words you are saying about our management and staff members at the Dulwich Nursery. Thank you.


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Review from Jamie M (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with overall experience. Enthusiastic key workers whose passion for the children really comes across. Our daughter is clearly excited to arrive in the morning and leaves in a happy mood when picked up!

Reply from Natalie Hunt, Head of Marketing at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hi, thank you for your review. It's great to hear you are happy with our nursery and that your daughter is excited when she arrives.


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Review from Mary W (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is so happy here, lots of smiles when he arrives. All the staff are so friendly to him that we really feel reassured leaving him in their care. The activities are really engaging and we love hearing about what he has been up to. Food is really healthy too.

Reply from Natalie Hunt, Head of Marketing at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hi, thank you for your review. It's great to hear that your feel reassured leaving your son in the care of our friendly staff. We're pleased that your son is happy here and you enjoy hearing all about what he has been up to.


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Review from Abigail F (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at the nursery now for 18 months and loves it. The staff are always happy and willing to help you and your little ones the best they can. I had the pleasure of visiting before covid and was really impressed with the facilities and cleanliness of the rooms. The food always seems very
good as my daughter eats more there than whatever I cook for her at home. They really helped her with potty training when she arrived, and the way they take time to understand her feelings and emotions I am always impressed with. They truly encourage her to be her best self. We will definitely be sending our next child there when she's a touch older.

Reply from Natalie Hunt, Head of Marketing at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review. It's great to hear that your daughter loves nursery and is enjoying the food! We're pleased that you find the staff are always happy and willing to help and that they understand your daughter's feelings and emotions well. We look forward to welcoming your next child.


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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our child has been at the nursery for two years. It’s recently been taken over by new management. The process appears to have been smooth with improvements being made to the rooms and outside spaces. Our three-year-old enjoys the activities and play. They’ve formed strong attachments to their care workers
over the years. Staff have changed but I understand this is usual in nursery settings. The nursery has always responded to any feedback and requests (E.g for more pictures and updates) and we’ve been happy with it, overall.

Reply from Natalie Hunt, Head of Marketing at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that your child enjoys the activities and that they have formed strong attachments to our practitioners. It's also lovely to hear that the transition to the new management has been smooth and you've noticed the improvements being made to the indoor and outdoor environments.


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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Dulwich Day nursery is a friendly but well-structured nursery environment for my child. There is a variety of learning and activities planned every day. The meals cooked onsite are always diverse and nutritious.

Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hi, thank you for leaving a lovely review. We are glad you think Dulwich Nursery is a well-structured environment and it's great to hear that you think we have a variety of learning activities that are planned for each day.


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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended for the past 18 months and really enjoys herself. She enjoys the variety of the activities provided and is always excited to talk about the staff, past and present. The impact the nursery has on her personal development is very noticeable.

Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hello, thank you for leaving a review. I'm happy to hear that your daughter enjoys herself at nursery and likes to get involved in the different variety of activities they have out. It's amazing to hear that the nursery has impacted on her personal development and you have been able to notice this.


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Review from Greta G (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby just started in this nursery and everybody has been so supportive, helpful and friendly. The staff are very professional and we are so happy to have found this nursery. We leave our son, knowing he will have a good time and they will take care of him.

Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hello, thank you for leaving your review. I'm glad you are happy with the nursery and that your baby has settled in well. It's also great to hear that you think our staff are supportive, friendly and helpful.


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Review from R P (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have attended this Nursery, originally under different ownership but now under new owners, we have been extremely happy, with just our youngest now attending. Although a difficult number of months with Covid restrictions, the staff coped fantastically and reacted according to advice,
as it changed. Our daughter has moved up to her second room and is coming on leaps and bounds and we are very grateful. We personally believe the take over has only improved the nursery and speaking to staff on open days, all were really happy and it’s noticeable. Thank you.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

It's great to hear you are happy with the new changes and improvements. We love taking care of all the children and working with parents.


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Review from Jessica M (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 1-year-old started in Oct 2021. She settled so quickly and has thrived since she started. She looks forward to her nursery days so much and now when I drop her off, she barely looks back at me as she marches through the door. The staff in her room are fab and she waves and holds her arms out now
when she sees them. They run different and varied activities every day and she is constantly learning new things. I could not recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for the review. It's great to hear your little one has settled into nursery so quickly and loves coming in and learning new things.


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Review from Andre S (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had a great experience over the last year with my two sons, the teams are very good and provide very good care for them. The structure is very good and the team is very well prepared. I recommend the nursery.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for the review and for saying we provide good care for your children. We love encouraging the children and taking care of them.


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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! Great parent communication and outstanding provision! My eldest child flourished at this nursery and my youngest started over a year ago and is loving every day! Great quality meals, amazing staff and a lovely setting. The outdoor garden is stunning and always full of wonderful activities
for the children. Wonderful staff who are always happy to answer any questions I may have and discuss my daughter's day. Children learn about lots of different topics and the nursery covers the EYFS curriculum really well. My daughter's communication has really improved since starting and she loves venturing around the activities put out in her room and the gardens! Have been able to attend a parents' open day and just love the communication I receive about my daughter's day. I received a goody bag of wonderful crafts my daughter had made for Christmas and it's these little touches that I absolutely love! I highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for saying we are an amazing nursery! It's great to know you are happy with the communication we have with you and that your daughter is enjoying the activities we hold.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.750)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.750) out of 10 for Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.778 for Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (133 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 167 Ratings = 4.778

  • 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 4.972 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Garden The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 14 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.4 = 0.972

  • 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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