Nursery recommendations - Herne Hill

[jacindac]

Hi there,

we are new to the area and expecting our first in March. Looking for a nursery in the Herne Hill area from early next year - any recommendations? or places to avoid?

thanks!!

jacinda

[ladyruskin]

Our son has been at Under the Willow on Croxted Road pretty much since it opened in November 2012. He enjoys it there and we have been happy with his care.

[amy30]

We can also recommend Under The Willow, it's a lovely nursery.

[Kaiwai]

We use Ruskin House School on Herne Hill Road. We like the size and especially the outdoor space they have plus longer hours than most (7-7) which is a blessing when you get stuck on the commute home!

The baby class has 3 rooms - one for sleeping, one for eating and messy play and the one for general play. They also have lots of cots unlike others I have seen that only have a couple. The final class (age 3+) have spanish lessons once a week which is great on top of the regular curriculum. All food is made in house and they are happy to consider input to the menu. They provide everything you need (except formula) and they will also (with your permission) give your child a dose of calpol if needed. This can be very useful to save you from being pulled out of work which I saw other mums having to do.

[Daisyonok]

I couldn't recommend the Half Moon Montessori Nursery, where our daughter goes, highly enough - but that would be for a little further down the line, as they need to be two to start there. Keep it in mind though - we're thrilled with the care she receives there.