Nursery Waiting Lists

[notesink]

We've just moved to East Dulwich and have been looking into nursery schools for our daughter and finding that most are full and have waiting lists. I've called 3 that say they are full and have waiting lists, and I've noticed on the forum that other schools I was planning to call are full in the fall as well. She really needs to go to school. She was in nursery in our last neighborhood and loved it and misses it, and she misses having a regular set of friends to play with. She is almost 4 years old. Does anyone know of any schools that have lower waiting lists than others (or no waiting list) or any alternative ideas? Thanks, Leigh

[katgod]

how close to 4? Should she be starting reception class in September? If she is 4 before 31 August she should be going to full time school. If you are a late applicant not sure if you do that via the school or Southwark. If she's not 4 til September then Oaktree, Amott Road pre school, half moon montessori, First Steps, Gumboots all get good reviews. If you are flexible on days it helps. There will be others. School nurseries like Heber, Goodrich, Ivydale etc will all have places allocated but there may be no shows in September.

[notesink]

Thank you! You've listed a few schools I haven't read about yet. I will add them to my list of schools to contact. She will be 4 in October.

[bumpy]

Due to demand http://www.dulwichmontessori.co.uk/ have just opened a sister school http://www.dulwichoaks.co.uk/ The open day is 7th July and they open in September

[KatDew]

Have you tried Mothergoose? They're not part of a school but they do nursery upto school age

[Fuschia]

Magic moments cr?che - ?10 a day 10-12 on mon, tues, thurs, fri, term time only

They have spaces

[notesink]

Thanks for the replies, I will look into these other schools as well :)

[montassa]

Good Luck.. we registered our child at birth and got replies about 18 months later.. we did eventually get into Dulwich Montessori at St Stephens Church. lovely place and then eventually went to Herne Hill School when she turned 3 for Kindergarten

[ellibob]

Hi,

My son goes to Dulwich Montessori in st Stephen's Church, he is leaving in sept and we are looking for someone to replace him.

The time is 9am -1pm everyday and you can extend this to 3.00 if you wish.

Please let me know if you are interested.

Regards,

Sharon