Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge

Chestnut Lodge, 48 Palace Road, London SW2 3NJ
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  • Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge, London
Cherubins Day Nursery Lambeth is set in a grade II listed building that has been carefully renovated to provide a warm, safe and stimulating environment for children aged three months to five years.

It is a secure fully equipped nursery with nine bright and spacious rooms and a large impressive outdoor area. The nursery has a state of the art CCTV system installed, and parents are invited to view their child's activities via the nursery's 'Parental Webcam'.

All staff are trained and qualified to a high standard so parents can feel assured that their child is in good hands.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Elaine Brown (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 107

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • We offer a range of fee structures for our parents/carers this includes full days, half days and term time attendance. In addition to this we are also able to offer discounts for our Keyworker parents. Please contact the setting to discuss the best rates available to families.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-19:00
    Tuesday 07:30-19:00
    Wednesday 07:30-19:00
    Thursday 07:30-19:00
    Friday 07:30-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge Reviews (86)

9.6

Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.566) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge has 86 reviews.

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Review from Ola A (Aunt of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Our child's experience there left mother scared and less trusting of nursery staff. Our 14months was put in at a table facing the wall, alone while staff tended to other children at another table eating. Child/baby cried so much & in distress that the parent heard the child from the reception. They
had 2 or 3 occasions of skin redness from nappy btw the thights & around baby's waist. The child was not invited to their room's outing.... the baby was ostracised because parent called out their shortcoming from start; for instance, they recorded child sleeping, and at the same time baby is recorded as playing well with others or having snacks or nappy change. Child's lip was bust open from a fall (Child's first time of trying to stand/ walk) while there was just 3toddlers in baby room on the day. The nursery is good for over 2years.... my view as a parent and professional within children sector. The management is quite good at ensuring the safety & wellbeing of their staff
Reply from Elaine Brown, Owner at Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge
Good Morning,

I hope you are well

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We have been caring for children for over 20 years and have built good relationships with parents,…read more
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Review from K O (Father of Child) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good staff. Happy child learning and engaging. Child happy.
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Review from Brian R (Father of Child) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience has been excellent throughout the time that my daughter has been at the nursery (since Spring 2022), and that remains the case.
The staff have always been friendly and supportive. They have always made my partner and I feel welcome. Most importantly, our daughter has thrived in a warm
and friendly environment.
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Review from Alex H (Father of Child) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our child has had a great experience during the past 2.5 years. He particularly likes the staff and friends he has made. Cherubins are a nurturing nursery that makes the transition to childcare a breeze.
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Review from Jamal H (Father of Child) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of Cherubins Day Nursery has been a good one overall. My eldest son came to the nursery between the ages of 2 and 5. My daughter is currently in the nursery and is enjoying her experience with her friends and teachers. My youngest son is due to start nursery soon, and I would recommend
it to my friends who are parents.
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Review from Laurie W (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. My daughter loves coming. She had made loads of friends and has excelled in her development.
Staff are friendly and approachable. We will be so sad to leave.
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Review from Joshua G (Father of Child) published on 25 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing experience, excellent food and facilities. Very fun and enjoyable.
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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined Cherubins at 9 months and settled in really quickly. She is 18 months old now and loves going to nursery, she even runs to greet her key workers on arrival. She enjoys the food, the outside facilities and the endless toys. The people however are what makes Cherubins such a fantastic
place. Two staff members in particular and many many more make it a very happy experience for our daughter. Would certainly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Mahsa S (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My both children went to Cherubins and left in September for school.
Very caring and accommodating team members from unqualified staff all the way to managements.
I never felt uncomfortable when I was dropping them.
I always recommend them to everyone that I know.
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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Loving, warm and welcoming nursery. Our little boy has been going to Cherubins Day Nursery for two years and loves it. He's 3 now, and often suprises us with the things he has learnt at nursery, such as alphabet, shapes, numbers and tracing. We are very happy here!
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cherubins Day Nursery are amazing! The staff in the baby room are so kind and take beautiful care of our child! They make sure her needs are always met and cater to any specific requests we make IE, sleep routine, etc! in our first full week our child turned very ill and the nursery gave her the most
incredible care, and followed up daily to check on her recovery. I trust the staff and know our child is safe and happy with them. Her development and confidence have also developed so quickly since starting, it is just wonderful to see. Thank you to all at Cherubins, particularly the baby room.
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Review from Y S (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
One of the best leading nurseries in Sout London.
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Review from J J (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is very happy to come to the nursery.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love Cherubins! My first son attended from 2016 to 2018 and he loved every moment. Now my youngest attends the same nursery and it's like returning home. The staff goes above and beyond to make my little boys' experience a great one. We always feel welcome and part of an extended family!
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Review from Z M (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to Cherubins Day Nursery. The staff are amazing and I feel at ease knowing my daughter is well looked after here. Thank you.
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Review from M S (Father of Child) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very polite, I am happy my children come here.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has settled very well here and has learned so much in such a short space of time he is now talking a lot more in general and with new adults and children.
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Review from I S (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery at the age of 10 months. The staff are all super helpful and supportive and really do care about the little ones' needs. I am very happy with the facilities, activities and especially the outdoor space. My daughter is super happy going there and is waving me goodbye every
day as she can't wait to play with all her friends and the toys there.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Three of my children have now attended Cherubins Day Nursery so I'm clearly satisfied with the care! My children are confident and sociable. The activities the nursery does with the children are great fun which assists with learning through play. My children all enjoyed their days and the staff are
good fun and easy to communicate with.
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Review from Beata B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery at Cherubins a year ago. He loves it, he loves coming in and he is always happy. He really enjoys spending time with his friends here and with his teachers. All staff are very friendly and caring. I'm so glad I picked Cherubins Day Nursery. Everyone is doing an excellent job here.
Thank you so much.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.566)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.566) out of 10 for Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.585 for Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (175 Excellents x 5) + (68 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 260 Ratings = 4.585
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.981 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 107 number of registered child places is 21.4. 21 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.4 = 0.981
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge

What is the Age Range of Children that Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge accepts?

Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge Open?

Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge is open: Monday 07:30-19:00, Tuesday 07:30-19:00, Wednesday 07:30-19:00, Thursday 07:30-19:00, Friday 07:30-19:00.

How many Children does Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge have capacity for?

Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge has capacity for a total of 107 Children.

How far is Cherubins Day Nursery - Chestnut Lodge to the centre of London?

4.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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