we are deeply grateful to them all. We cannot recommend highly enough.Christopher S(Father of Child)
we are deeply grateful to them all. We cannot recommend highly enough.Christopher S(Father of Child)
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025), Old Kent Road Nursery & Pre-School (formerly Bird in Bush) provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.
You can find them in Peckham, close to South Bermondsey station. It's a spacious, airy setting with separate rooms for different age groups and two gardens. They have strong links to the local community – many parents attended the nursery themselves!
The caring, experienced team...
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Chelsea Cowdery (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 22
Total Places for Children
- 55
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:30
- Tuesday 08:00-18:30
- Wednesday 08:00-18:30
- Thursday 08:00-18:30
- Friday 08:00-18:30
When Closed
- Christmas, bank holidays, 3 training days per year
Parking
- Nearby parking bays
Old Kent Road Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Bird in Bush) Reviews (127)
Old Kent Road Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Bird in Bush) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.702) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Old Kent Road Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Bird in Bush) has 127 reviews.
Wonderful staff, very caring environment. My daughter has developed in so many ways. Recommended 100%
Since my daughter joining Bird in Bush Nursery at aged 10 months old, she has developed in so many ways. She is more confident and balanced, for example, her social skills in making friends through sharing toys and caring for others. Moreover, she looks forward to going into nursery for the three days she goes in for. Also, my partner and I are very happy with the teaching our daughter has received and has had a very positive learning experience.
The staff are great, the nursery is always clean and my son thoroughly enjoys going there - it makes me happy to know he’s in safe hands when I go to work! I couldn’t recommend it highly enough!
Thank you so much. We strive every day to be the best we can be.
My daughter has attended the pre-school of Bird in Bush Nursery since August 2017. It is a very pleasant environment for the children with spacious rooms and a lovely garden, which staff members seem to take pride in. I am particularly happy with flexibility and understanding which they have shown my daughter and the nurturing environment which has enabled her to flourish. She always seems happy and engaged when I pick her up and the interactions between the children seem to have been carefully developed. The staff and management are very approachable and have been proactive when consulted about concerns I've had about my child's development and needs. I would happily recommend this nursery to any parent.
My son enjoys going to school everyday. He likes all his friends and teachers, especially one. Thank you, Bird in Bush Nursery.
The crew has great approach to children.
All of my children enjoyed playing at Bird in Bush.
Bird in Bush is a friendly and welcoming nursery with great outdoor space and wonderful staff who have nurtured and cared for my son since the day he started, at 6 months old. They have given me the confidence to return to work, knowing my son is in the best possible hands.
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My name is Chelsea, and I am the Nursery Manager at Old Kent Road and have been part of the Leyf family since 2019. With over 12 years of experience in the early years sector, I bring a wealth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to my role. I firmly believe that children are our future, and I am committed to creating a fun, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and supported. I am passionate about providing high-quality care and learning experiences that enable children to grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence.
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