Nursery

[No48]

Hi,

I have been living abroad for the last few years but will be moving to East Dulwich in the summer. I don't have a good idea of how the nursery system works in London, except that there seem to be long waiting lists (!), but if possible I would like to put my son who will be 2 in September into a nursery or playgroup for 1 or 2 days a week (timings are flexible and can be full days or half days). Can anyone recommend any nice places in the area that might be suitable as I'm not sure where to start looking? I do part time work from home but the main reason to put him into playgroup is that I'd like him to have some time away from me socialising with other children. He goes to daycare at the moment for 2 days a week and seems to enjoy it.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

[Mariamadeit]

Hi, I was in the same boat 2 years ago and we were able to get a place at blossoms Montessori which is fab, it is full days, term time only. My son loved it and was properly prepared for school in September, my daughter is there now and she loves it too.

[minder]

Hi, just to say that a 'playgroup' in London sometimes means a group where the parent/carer takes the child for a couple of hours a day and they are responsible for the child at the time. You're probably looking for a nursery and Blossoms Montessori is very good.

[Kaiwai]

My son is at Ruskin House School which is Herne Hill but people from ED use it too. I like the size and especially the outdoor space plus the hours (7-7) as it allows for early starts or late finishes when needed (though this doesn't sound important for you). They don't do half days though but it is 51 weeks per year except bank holidays and a couple of training days. They tend to thin out by September as kids go off to school so you might be ok.

[Jumoak]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone on this forum knows of Rye Garden Day Nursery. I have searched previous posts and haven't got a clear enough picture. Would be great to hear your views. I'm happy for a PM if you you wish.

Thanks