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Ruskin House Nursery

48 Herne Hill, Herne Hill, London SE24 9QP
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Ruskin House Nursery, London
Ruskin House Nursery, London
Ruskin House Nursery, London

Ruskin House Nursery in Herne Hill, South London, is open fifty-one weeks of the year from 7.00am-7.00pm, offering children up to five years old a safe, stimulating learning environment which will introduce them to a whole new world.

With qualified and experienced staff the school is like Pandora's box, a source of new and wonderful experiences, at the same time preparing the attending children for a fulfilling, adventurous and successful life...  

Funding & Fees

Admin/Registration Fee

Payable on registration and non-refundable - £75

Acceptance Deposits

Nursery Acceptance Deposits - £400

Nursery Fees 2025-26

0-2 years:
Full Week - £2,009.33
4 Days - £1,891.14

3 Days - £1,418.35

0-2 Years with 30 hours funding:
Full Week - £1,260.85
4 Days - £858.99

3 Days - £457.12

2-3 Years:
Full Week - £1,792
4 Days - £1,686.83

3 Days - £1,265.12

2-3 Years with 30 hours funding:
Full Week - £1,209.64
4 Days - £834.19

3 Days - £458.74

3-5 Years:
Full Week - £1,736.60
4 Days - £1,634.44

3 Days - £1,225.83

3-5 Years with 15 hours funding:
Full Week - £1,540.62
4 Days - £1,167.80

3 Days - £7794.98

3-5 Years with 30 hours funding:
Full Week- £1,217.13
4 Days - £844.31

3 Days - £471.49

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Coral Hayes (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 59

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Ruskin House Nursery Reviews (15)

9.4

Ruskin House Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.405) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ruskin House Nursery has 15 reviews.

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Review from P R (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our son goes to Ruskin House for nearly three years now, started in their baby room and is now in preschool. He is super happy there and the staff are amazing. Very kind, supportive and creative. There was no significant staff turnover during his time meaning that they were able to create a very stable and nurturing environment for him. The rooms are tidy, colorful, lots of toys and learning equipment provided with a slightly small but fun outdoor space as well. He loves the mud kitchen there. Oh, and he loves the food!

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Review from Sara C (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at Ruskin House for 7 months and he has been so well cared for and loved. Everyone is so friendly and caring. We are very happy with our decision and would recommend the nursery to everyone.

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Review from B R (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Ruskin House is an excellent nursery providing wonderful care. My son had trouble settling in when joining and when moving up to different rooms but the staff have been great with helping him to adjust. He is very happy there and I love that there are lots of varied and imaginative activities, and that children get to spend time outside.

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Review from Louise R (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Ruskin House School is an excellent nursery that foster a loving and supportive atmosphere around the children, akin to an extended family. Cor staff turnover is low and they are extremely experienced. It's clear they are here because they love their job and they love children. The freshly prepared food is good quality with a varied menu, good kitchen facilities and chef sit behind this. The facilities and curriculum on offer specifically meet children's needs at each stage of development. The nursery also has excellent opening times as they try to meet the needs of working parents.

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Review from Francesca C (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy was 6m when he started at Nursery. The staff in the baby room catered for his individual needs even though he was younger than the others. I was nervous about him being so young at nursery but he has gone on to thrive there. He has made friends, it's a joy to see him interacting with the other children, loves his routine and enjoys playing with the toys and in the playground. Most importantly the staff in the baby room are so loving and have such an upbeat attitude - it has really rubbed off on him as he is such a happy kid.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Impressed with this caring, education-focused, and loving nursery. We took our shy daughter there from age 2 to 4 and she settled in well and was given lots of support to thrive. The nursery offers a wide range of activities and the children seem very happy and have great foundational learning skills. The facilities are lovely and a decent-sized garden. It would be better if the children also ventured out as the space although nice is limited but they seem to make up for it with lots of thoughtful activities. Communication can be chaotic but full confidence that your child is well looked after and cared for.

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Review from Slava K (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Have had 2 children go through the nursery. Absolutely delightful nursery. Incredibly caring staff, lots of great activities, plenty of time out doors and really caring and responsive management. Can't recommend it more highly!

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Fabulous team - hard-working, positive and caring. The children get wonderful, loving care and all seem very happy. Our child has been well looked after these past few years and has learnt so much. His development has been amazing. Lots of flexibility if you need to move days around. Thank you Ruskin House!

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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our child has been so happy at Ruskin House. The staff are caring, loving and attentive and always go above and beyond. She has developed into a considerate, playful and confident child, and we are so grateful for RHS's part in this. We will miss everyone there immensely as she moves into reception, fully prepared for her experience ahead.

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Review from Partap K (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Ruskin House is a very good nursery, as a new mother sending my daughter I was very anxious and worried, but the staff and management were very supportive. My daughter is now getting more comfortable in the nursery and it's nice to see all the updates and activities they do. I would definitely recommend this nursery to others.

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Review from Sara G (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Mixed bag. Our child was here for a few years, and I never felt totally comfortable with it but also never terrible. Biggest issue is management always changing and totally overwhelmed and act like they are doing you a favour by talking to you about an issue. Facilities are small but well kept. A lot of construction ongoing in the last year. I think the staff try their best, but now that we have moved somewhere else we see how much better things can be.

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Review from Kimberley F (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My child started at Ruskin House School at 19 months old. She has learnt so much. Her social skills have improved immensely. Her speech/use of vocabulary has enhanced since attending Ruskin House School. The staff are all friendly, I love the daily updates on the app. The staff always go above and beyond to make sure all children's needs are met. I have a child who has allergies, the nursery does a great job making sure children with allergies have a huge selection of food at all meal times.

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Review from Mark T (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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We’ve sent 2 children to Ruskin House.
Both have walked in happily and come home happily.
We’re really happy with their development both socially and educationally.
Staff are really friendly and have been there for a long time too - it’s really nice how they give the kids that consistency.

School transition was easy too.

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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are incredibly loving and have been there for a long time - my daughter gets great continuation of care.

They also are flexible on days - when I need extra cover they are happy to help.

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Review from Tobias R (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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We recently enrolled our youngest son into the baby room at Ruskin House School based on the experience of our eldest's time. He attended the nursery for 3 years until starting school. I watched him develop through all phases of the childcare setting (Baby, Toddler and Pre-school.) He loved every moment of it.
At every point, we felt that the team, facilities and events were first-rate. He was cared for and his development was nurtured in a way I found to be above my expectations for a nursery setting. We received daily updates on our children's day (first on paper, and later via the app). It was very reassuring.

The preschool provision in particular was incredible at ensuring our eldest had as smooth a transition to the formal school environment as possible and had a super start into Key Stage 1. I am always impressed at how well-run things are at Ruskin House, and very grateful for the care and support they have provided to my eldest, and continue to provide to my youngest.

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Meet the Team (10)

Coral Hayes Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2020
Coral Hayes

I am experience nursery manager, and I am still enthusiastic and passionate about my role as the manager at RHS. My ethos is to deliver holistic learning experiences in a homely environment, to enhance children’s natural curiosity through an emergent child-centred approach. My objective is always to encompass collaborative teaching within a creative learning environment. I must say running a successful nursery requires hard work, flexibility and commitment to improve and develop the care and learning for children, parents and staff. This can only be achieved with dedicated nursery practitioners to support the vision of the RHS.

Maria Orji Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2024
Maria Orji

I am an ambitious educator with seven years of experience in schools and nurseries. I consider myself to be a committed, creative and enthusiastic individual who believes in making learning fun. I must stress that providing a stimulating opportunity for exploration through play is deemed the best possible start in life. This will provide a solid foundation for the future. I have the leadership qualities to inspire and motivate a team to create an ethos of good quality care & learning.

Avril Martin Job Title: Senior Joined: 2024
Avril Martin

Qualifications: Childhood Studies ,Level 6

Working with children has brought out my creative passion to foster creativity in young children through their imagination and imaginative play. Creativity provides a balance between structure and freedom of expression, with open-ended questions, praising children and listening to random or unexpected answers which supports their interest which is changing every day. This provides opportunities that RHS is developing to support children creative learning.

Paulina Anstee Job Title: Senior Joined: 2024
Paulina Anstee

Qualifications: Level 3

I love working with babies and seeing their wonderful first-hand experiences. Over the years, I have seen many smiles as they explore all their sense through messy activities using the Macakon technique. It is always a delight being part of their life’s, especially celebrating their uniqueness with their parents, which is a principle of RHS.

Kim Clear Job Title: Senior Joined: 2024
Kim Clear

Qualifications: Level 3

Many people always ask why I do this job, and my answer is that I have a passion because I play a crucial part in each child's development for lifelong learning. I am a consistent example of how we role model and treat each other with respect & kindness, being friends, sharing and taking turns, which is embracing British Values at RHS.

Christopher Endrich Simmonds Job Title: Senior Joined: 2024
Christopher Endrich Simmonds

Qualifications: Level 4

A level 4 room leader looking to bring my passion and commitment to my role, drawing on and developing the wide range of experience in supporting children’s learning & development. I am a hardworking and enthusiastic person and will always work to meet my targets and deadlines, even within a demanding environment. I have an extensive knowledge of EYFS, and I am able to utilise this within the planning of activities for children’s learning and development. I believe that it is my duty to help support children’s learning and development of all ages, whether they are from different ethnic backgrounds, including those with additional needs.

Charmain Raine Job Title: Early years Practitioner Joined: 2024
Charmain Raine

Qualifications: Level 2

I enjoy the company of children, and I am committed to contributing to developing high-quality and stimulating learning experiences. I have a positive, flexible, ‘ can-do attitude, which is essential for working with young children.

Fatma Abdullah Job Title: Early years Practitioner Joined: 2024
Fatma Abdullah

Qualifications: Level 3

I am a creative, passionate person who enjoys helping young children develop and learn new skills to reach their full potential.

I am always thinking of new ideas and new ways of teaching young children indoors or outdoors.

Caroline Muwonge- Namazzi Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2024
Caroline Muwonge- Namazzi
Qualifications: Early Childhood Education and Care BA Hons

I have 10 years of experience, which has supported me to be highly effective at anticipating and accommodating customer needs. I am hardworking and thrive under pressure with excellent communication skills. I am a friendly, punctual and enthusiastic team player, a quick learner and always ready for new challenges.

Alison Jones Job Title: Early Yeras Practicioner Joined: 2024
Alison Jones
Qualifications: Qualification Level 6 BA (Hons) Edu
I am a conscientious, punctual, hardworking individual,

I consider myself to be a friendly, caring and outgoing person.

I am enthusiastic, reliable, organised and innovative, which helps me to meet deadlines within a team.

I enjoy and thrive best on challenges both inside and outside the work environment by having a positive approach.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruskin House Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Ruskin House Nursery accepts?

Ruskin House Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ruskin House Nursery Open?

Ruskin House Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Ruskin House Nursery have capacity for?

Ruskin House Nursery has capacity for a total of 59 Children.

How far is Ruskin House Nursery to the centre of London?

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

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