Nursery recommendations - Athenlay Road - Nunhead/Peckham Rye

[K4ti]

Hi,

We are shorty moving to Athenlay Rd and I am looking for a nursery for my 1 yr old. I know there will be a waiting list which is fine as we don't need it yet.

Can anyone recommend any in the local area? I have been to Puddleduck which but haven't heard of any others and would like to compare?

Thanks

[hazelnunhead]

There is colour box as well which is very near you.

[nunheadmum]

Another vote for Colourbox. Had two kids there and been so happy. It's small but as a result the kids form lovely bonds. I see it now the kids are at school - they still look after each other.

[buggie]

It's annoying in that they don't take under 2yrs, but Bugglet is really happy at Puddleduck & the staff there are all lovely - she was in a work place nursery for a year beforehand & is noticeably more settled at Puddleduck.

[number 2]

Another vote for puddleducks. Our boy is very happy there

[j-mo]

I recommend Asquith just off the rye.

[supergolden88]

Yup - Colourbox is lovely. Puddleducks is also very good but much larger (and more chance of getting a spot)

[Polly D]

Does anyone have feedback on Little Climbers nursery on Ivydale Road?

Thanks

[meredithdavis78]

We live at the top of Ivydale just by Athenlay and have an 18 month old. There is a church on the corner which has a nursery- directly across the street from you. I can't believe I cannot think of the name of it but we put our little boy's name down to start in January. It seems like a great place and I really like the head. Heard great things about Colourbox and Puddleducks as well. I wasn't mad on Asquith. Not sure why just got an odd feeling from it.

[nunheadmum]

When I went to Little Climbers (over 6 years ago now, it must be said) I was a little put off as the staff seemed to have quite a religious approach - I think she said they read a bible story each day. (Couldn't decide if I liked that or not but think it could put some off.) But I was more put off by the notices by the front door about charges for late pick-ups. I know all nurseries have the right to charge but putting the notice outside the front door just seemed a little heavy handed.

Strangely in the 7 years I've had kids in the area and lived 100 yards away, I've never known anyone whose kids have gone there. Could just be a strange coincidence.

[midivydale]

Meredith, I think that the nursery you talk about in the church IS puddleducks. Agree that it seems a lovely nursery, I really liked the manager too.

[K4ti]

Hello,

Thanks for all these tips, I managed to get her into Colourbox in the end which I really like...she starts this week!