Leo’s Den Nursery is in the heart of Southwark, and opened in 2009 in a converted public house very close to all major transport routes, with London Bridge and Borough high street stations close by.
Leo's Den Nursery prides itself on being a safe, caring and valued early education setting where children learn and thrive. They see parents returning to the nursery again and again, so that each of their children...
Funding & Fees
Leo’s Den Nursery Fees – April 2026
Cubs & Cheetahs Room from 4 months – 2 years
Weekly - £188.74
Monthly -£815.74
Weekly - £281.70
Monthly-£1217.67
Weekly - £372.69
Monthly- £1615.66
Weekly - £438.53
Monthly- £1828.85
Cheetahs Room from 2 years – 3 years
Weekly - £168.80
Monthly -£729.81
Weekly - £263.32
Monthly- £1089.47
Weekly - £346.72
Monthly- £1445.56
Weekly -£380.16
Monthly-£1580.42
Lions Room from 3 years – 5 years
Weekly -£169.03
Monthly-£701.24
Weekly- £242.18
Monthly-£1046.82
Weekly -£320.26
Monthly-£1388.85
Weekly -£362.20
Monthly-£1502.62
We are a private nursery, but look after our local and extended community by keeping our fees at a rate that is affordable for parents.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoOwner
- Tony Hailwood
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rachel Hine (Nursery Director)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 32
Total Places for Children
- 65
Age Range
- from 0 years 4 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:45
- Tuesday 07:30-18:45
- Wednesday 07:30-18:45
- Thursday 07:30-18:45
- Friday 07:30-18:45
When Closed
- Bank Holidays , Three staff training days per year. [ Inset Days]
Leo's Den Nursery Reviews (78)
Leo's Den Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.854) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Leo's Den Nursery has 78 reviews.
My 21-month-old daughter has loved it there, she can count to 10, sing the alphabet song (& many others) and is learning colours (and Spanish!). The food all seems quite healthy, they cater for her dietary requirements, and they seem to spend lots of time in the garden. They've been great at managing things whenever she's been unwell and the room staff and office staff are all really responsive and helpful whenever we need anything.
She started in the baby room and has recently moved up to the toddler room - all the staff have been great, she looks forward to going every day and talks about the staff when she's not there.
We get frequent updates about her development from her key worker and daily photos and videos.
Just wish they'd get a better buggy door / drop off system, but would still 100% recommend!
Thank you for your positive review KH, it is very much appreciated.
Such great nursery, we made a great choice.
Thank you for such a positive review, we always try our best for our children and parents.
We are happy with the care our child received in the last 5 months. The response to queries have always been prompt. The activities at the nursery are varied and engaging. Our child really enjoys attending Leo's nursery!
Thank you for your review, your child has settled really well.
Leo's Den is a fantastic place. They took such great care of our daughter in the Lion and then Cheetah room. She grew so much in her development including verbal skills, naming letters and social skills. They were integral to her potty training; very supportive and patient. They even took great care of her when she was in a walking boot following a fracture. The staff are attentive, creative, caring and communication is excellent. Highly recommend!
Thank you - your review is very much appreciated!
I would strongly recommend this nursery.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it's our pleasure to care for your child.
The culture day makes it also easy for parents to engage with each other and see who their child plays with each day.
I can only recommend the nursery!
Thank you for your lovely comments, its our pleasure every day to look after your son.
Very friendly staff with great communication with parents, both via the app and directly.
Highly recommend.
Thank you for the lovely comments, your two little ones are a delight to care for.
The staff at the nursery is truly amazing, and our 3-year-old daughter has been incredibly happy there since she started at just 1 year old. She loves it so much that she even asks to go on weekends! She's always talking about her teachers and little friends, sharing all the fun activities and things she's learning. Seeing how much she enjoys her time there gives us great peace of mind. If she's happy, we're happy.
Thank you for your lovely review, every day is a fun learning day at Leo's Den Nursery.
Leo's Den Nursery has become a second home to my child. She started in January, just before turning one, and has made so much progress. She went from being insecure and taking only 15-minute naps to now taking sometimes 2-hour naps. Recently, she has become very confident, singing songs and dancing, which she has learned from the teachers. She has a great routine now and always finishes all her food there. I can imagine she loves the activities there including outdoor water play and music man with a guitar! I love receiving photos and updates from the caring teachers, as well as checking in on her through the cameras whenever I miss her while at work. It may not be the fanciest nursery in this area, but the staff there provide a perfect environment for the children. I highly recommend this nursery to other families!
Thank you for your comments, your little one has settled so well and thoroughly enjoys her day.
Our first daughter joined Leo's Den in January 2023 and the experience to date has been great. To start, it's an independent nursery and that makes a difference in terms of culture and relationship with families. Rates are reasonable (for London, that is), opening hours are very convenient, and it is open year-round. I've always had a positive view of the staff and how the nursery is managed, generally. Facilities are pretty good, for a central London location, and include an open-air patio which guarantees some outdoor play time every single day of the year. Kids seem very happy, and the same for parents. We have just registered our second daughter for the July 2025 intake. If you are looking for a nursery in the area, I would recommend you visit Leo's Den.
Thank you for your lovely comments. To know the parents are as happy as the children is what we are all about. Family-friendly, high quality, child care. Thank you.
The staff in every room are loving and genuinely caring for the children, communication is always clear at pick up and/or through their app.
They offer children a variety of activities including trips to the local park, library and playground.
The nursery has its own big outdoor area and a terrace, so they can offer outside playing activities every day.
They also use an app where they upload regularly throughout the day what the child did, and send daily posters with pictures about what was done during the day by the class. The app is also used to share useful info from management regarding local community/health information.
Overall we couldn't be happier that we chose Leo's for our daughter, and we always recommend this gem to all our friends looking for a nursery.
Thank you for your lovely review. We take pride in catering for the whole family with regular updates in person and on the app. It's our pleasure to care for every child the way we would want our own child to be cared for.
Leo's Den has been a wonderful place for our daughter to start nursery. The staff are all so welcoming and genuinely caring of the children, from the admin staff to those working in the room with the babies. They even called to check in on us when our daughter was ill in hospital. So thoughtful.
Thank you for your lovely comments, we care very deeply about every child and every family.
My son has gone to Leo's Den for over a year. It took him a while to settle as he'd got used to his previous nursery. The staff are welcoming and kind. My son's confidence has grown enormously with the help and encouragement of the staff at Leo's. They do a varied selection of tasks every day and get lots of outdoor time too. I would recommend this nursery.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it's our pleasure to care for your child.
Leo's Den Nursery is the best choice we could have made for our child. He loves going there and he has made so much progress since he started in February. All the staff are amazing and caring and passionate, you can genuinely see they love spending time with the children. It's the perfect environment and the perfect situation you would want for your child when you cannot take care of them. You can rest assured your children will be well looked after at Leo's Den Nursery!
Thank you for your comments, it's a pleasure to care for your child.
We are benefiting from the flexibility of drop-offs and pick-ups.
Our boy is learning about new foods which is great.
Thank you for your comment, it is a pleasure to see your son grow in independence and confidence.
My daughter looks forward to attending her nursery every day and that says a lot about the staff.
Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate it.
I couldn’t be happier with Leo’s Den Nursery. Having to go back to work after only four months, they were extremely helpful, caring and professional. I immediately felt reassured that we chose the perfect place for our son! He is now 13 months and he is a very happy boy. I’m always impressed at the amount of activities the team comes up with. I would recommend the nursery to anyone!
Thank you for a lovely review, so lovely seeing him develop from a small baby to an active toddler.
Lovely warm, caring and attentive staff, inventive and creative activities and my daughter has a wonderful and happy time there. The management is highly responsive to any concerns or queries and the sharing of photos and videos throughout the day is a lovely way to feel connected. Very highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your lovely review we really appreciate it.
They have a great routine with lots of fun and activities every day. They love the food and the staff.
Every day, they get home very happy.
We receive many photos and videos of them every day.
The place is always very clean and they have a great space, including a big garden.
Management is always helpful and super competent.
The cameras are a very welcome treat and I love to check whenever I have a break from work.
I recommend Leo’s Den Nursery to everyone!
Thank you for your lovely comments. We really appreciate them.
I believe management is forthcoming and their presence is seen clearly and deeply. I have seen the combined energy from practitioners and teamwork bring a positive experience for the children, their daily needs are met through a variety of activities and playtime which extends beyond its walls. Communication is a priority, as others have said, I am able to keep track of my child’s progress and state of mind which is important to me.
I really enjoy and am grateful for the partnership.
I would not hesitate to recommend Leo’s Den to other families.
Thank you so much, we really appreciate your lovely words.
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Meet the Team (2)
Rachel is responsible for the overall direction of the nursery, dealing with parent's applications, the management of the nursery systems and dealing with parental accounts/fees.
Kemi is responsible for the day to day running of the nursery, including parent contacts, organisation of the staff and the planning of activities.
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