Pre school - any recommendations

[LillyD]

Hi, I am interested in sending my 3 year old to a pre school. Are there any that you would recommend in the area?

[bumpy]

My son went here for the first time today, so far so good. :)

http://www.dulwichoaks.co.uk

[kamath]

Honor Oak pre school is lovely.

[etta166]

My son goes to Halfmoon Montessori and we all love it, inlcuding his younger sister who keeps trying to sneak in too!

[lucyA1308]

My daughter has also just started at Dulwich oaks. She is very happy there, It is new, and there are definitely spaces available.

[JessM]

My daughter is loving Herne Hill School.

An advantage is she can stay until end of year 2 if that's what we decide.

A disadvantage (for me!) is that she has to take packed lunch when she does a full day.

[DVnewbie]

Another vote for Half Moon Montessori. My son went last year and my daughter's just started. They both adore it. We're big fans. The staff there are all fantastic. Depends where you live though!

[Skegness]

Stepping Stones Montessori on Kitto Road is good too if you are near Nunhead/Telegraph Hill.

[PB]

My daughter went to Dulwich Village Pre school opposite Dulwich Park on the South Circular. She loved it. The staff were lovely absctgecgrounds and outdoor facilities are excellent.

[NannyAdelle]

Amott road preschool

[parkview]

http://www.rose-house-montessori.com

Amazing school - they are in Forest Hill though, not in ED.

[pripolla]

Another vote for Amott Road Preschool.

[Ceanothus]

Hi LillyD,

Asquith Peckham Rye Branch is excellent. My children started in their nursery room and went through the whole school. When I enrolled them, it was based on the warm nature of the staff and also that there is a low rate of staff change. Food is cooked on the premises and they follow Annabel Karmel's recipes. In the last couple of years, they have been awarded 'outstanding' by OFSTED.

[LSB]

Big thumbs up for the Half Moon Montessori - my little girl absolutely loved it, and number two will hopefully be going there soon.

[pilsbury]

Hi guys - what age can you start them at amott road preschool? any ideas on waiting list?

[Cora]

I think they do still have a couple of places and take from 2.5. My son is loving it and because it is 'parent run' (supported by the parents) it is only ?30 for the week or less if you receive the government grant at 3.

[Susan]

anyone know if its possible to get a full list of pre-schools from southwark?

Thanks

[nubby'smums]

Dulwich Wood Nursery School and Children's Centre is a hidden gem: http://dulwichwoodnursery.co.uk/ My son went there for a year before he started in reception and its fantastic. They have classrooms and teachers for the older ones, so it was great prep for school. The outdoor space is excellent and they have forest school status. I can't recommend it highly enough. Our son loved it and settled immediately, despite not having any formal childcare before this. He really misses it now he's a school.

[WorkingMummy]

I can v highly recommend the German Kindergarten on Red Post Hill. It is bilingual. It is used my some Germsn expats but mostly my English families who like the idea of early introduction to a foreign language. It is small, friendly , very loving, well organised and has a great garden. And after 3 or 4 terms, your child may well be bilingual.