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Rated Good by Ofsted (July 2023), Gumboots Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.
The Nursery is in the heart of East Dulwich, not far from the station. It's a spacious nursery with separate rooms and gardens for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. The caring, dedicated staff have worked together for many years.
The children enjoy a varied and stimulating timetable - cooking with the...
Rated Good by Ofsted (July 2023), Gumboots Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.
The Nursery is in the heart of East Dulwich, not far from the station. It's a spacious nursery with separate rooms and gardens for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. The caring, dedicated staff have worked together for many years.
The children enjoy a varied and stimulating timetable - cooking with the chef, Zumba classes, gardening – every day is different! They also love getting involved in the wider community, taking trips to the local shops or visiting the elderly. They run regular quiz nights too, so parents and grandparents can join in the fun.
Teaching the children about healthy eating is important too. The on-site chef prepares nutritious and balanced meals from LEYF’s menu.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Bianca Otar (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 38
Registered Charity Number
- 1072469
Total Places for Children
- 87
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays, Christmas & 3 training days per year
Funding & Fees
Private fee, before any funding
£1,352/ month(£104 / day)
All fees include breakfast, lunch, tea and snacks.
All fees include breakfast, lunch, tea and snacks.
One-off extra days cost £116.80 for children under 3 years old and £104.00 for children over 3 years old.
A non-refundable registration fee of £100 is payable upon acceptance of an offer, together with a deposit equal to 50% of the monthly fee.
A late collection charge of £30 per 15 minutes (or part thereof) applies.
A late payment charge of £30 and/or interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate may be applied to overdue fees. An overpayment return administration fee of £30 applies per overpayment.
A 6% mid-week surcharge applies to bookings that do not include a Monday or Friday.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£901
3 days per week
£1,352
5 days per week
£2,073
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- You may need to provide everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
About this price
How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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LEYF - Gumboots Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (90)
LEYF - Gumboots Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.857) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time LEYF - Gumboots Nursery & Pre-School has 90 reviews.
This nursery is exceptional. Wholly focused on the holistic needs of each child, children thrive in this wonderfully caring, play based learning environment. Its quality sings to you everyday. As a parent, you couldn’t wish for better.
This nursery is exceptional. Wholly focused on the holistic needs of each child, children thrive in this wonderfully caring, play based learning environment. Its quality sings to you everyday. As a parent, you couldn’t wish for better.
We feel extremely lucky to be able to send both of our daughters to Gumboots Community Nursery. Our eldest has now been attending for three years and we have been consistently amazed by the quality of both the nursery itself and more importantly, the wonderful staff who work there. Choosing a...
We feel extremely lucky to be able to send both of our daughters to Gumboots Community Nursery. Our eldest has now been attending for three years and we have been consistently amazed by the quality of both the nursery itself and more importantly, the wonderful staff who work there. Choosing a nursery was a big decision and sending our children to any nursery would have been a major transition for them - fortunately, the team at Gumboots are incredibly adept at assisting children during these moments of change, and our eldest in particular now adores meeting her friends at nursery. We could not recommend Gumboots more highly.
Gumboots provides a relaxed, warm, caring and stimulating environment for the children it cares for. My son loves his days there. Another huge plus for me (as a professional nutrtitionist) is that the food is all prepared on site and is diverse and nutritious. I'd highly recommend this nursery to...
Gumboots provides a relaxed, warm, caring and stimulating environment for the children it cares for. My son loves his days there. Another huge plus for me (as a professional nutrtitionist) is that the food is all prepared on site and is diverse and nutritious. I'd highly recommend this nursery to any parent or carer.
Our son has attended Gumboots for nearly 3 years. The staff are fantastic and have really brought him out of his shell and the facilities are great - he loves the big garden.
Our son has attended Gumboots for nearly 3 years. The staff are fantastic and have really brought him out of his shell and the facilities are great - he loves the big garden.
Fantastic all round quality of childcare. Children are well looked after with a diverse and ever-changing list of activities and outings for them to partake in. Parents are well informed of the child's well-being and progress with any behavioural or developmental concerns brought to their...
Fantastic all round quality of childcare. Children are well looked after with a diverse and ever-changing list of activities and outings for them to partake in. Parents are well informed of the child's well-being and progress with any behavioural or developmental concerns brought to their attention. Would highly recommend to a friend.
Excellent care of children. Staff show a real interest in the development of all children and build bespoke plans for each child around what their key interests are. We have always been very happy with the way our son has progressed at the nursery and how content he seems to be there
Excellent care of children. Staff show a real interest in the development of all children and build bespoke plans for each child around what their key interests are. We have always been very happy with the way our son has progressed at the nursery and how content he seems to be there
My daughter loves going to nursery. She always gets a warm welcome in the morning and she genuinely loves the nursery staff. They provide a fun, caring and secure environment where the children are encouraged to learn about the world through play and creativity. They have a great garden where the...
My daughter loves going to nursery. She always gets a warm welcome in the morning and she genuinely loves the nursery staff. They provide a fun, caring and secure environment where the children are encouraged to learn about the world through play and creativity. They have a great garden where the children can play and discover more about nature.
The outside space is fabulous and I would happily recommend it to other parents.
The outside space is fabulous and I would happily recommend it to other parents.
I could not wish for nicer, more loving staff. They go out of their way to make both me and my children to feel welcome. Happy children = happy parents!
I could not wish for nicer, more loving staff. They go out of their way to make both me and my children to feel welcome. Happy children = happy parents!
The team is kind and caring and the atmosphere is full of fun and joy.
They have amazing outside space, with slides and playhouses and enjoy diverse activities including yoga and gardening as well as particularly good...
The team is kind and caring and the atmosphere is full of fun and joy.
They have amazing outside space, with slides and playhouses and enjoy diverse activities including yoga and gardening as well as particularly good roleplay facilities with the cars outside and play kitchens inside.
They read and sing and encourage painting, drawing and messy play with water, sand etc daily.
The food is healthy and I can’t fault the staff - who are also fantastically supportive and flexible.
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Meet the Team (1)

Hello, my name is Bianca Otar, and I am the new Manager at Gumboots Nursery. I have been working in Early Years since 2007 and have had the privilege...
Hello, my name is Bianca Otar, and I am the new Manager at Gumboots Nursery. I have been working in Early Years since 2007 and have had the privilege of managing nursery settings since 2011. I am passionate about creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. I strongly believe in a child-centred approach, ensuring that each child receives the individual care, guidance, and opportunities they need to thrive. Together with our dedicated team, I am committed to providing inspiring learning experiences that nurture curiosity, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love of learning.
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