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Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School

195E Camberwell Grove, Camberwell, London SE5 8JU
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Absolutely fantastic. Great Staff. Great outdoor space.Pierre D(Father of Child)
Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School, London
our compliments to the nursery chef - my baby often has secondsErin D(Mother of Child)
Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School, London
I feel that my child is happy and well looked after there.Yana S(Mother of Child)
Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School, London

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (September 2022) Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.

They're in Camberwell, close to Denmark Hill and East Dulwich stations. The nursery is a bright, spacious setting with a large garden.

The caring, qualified staff use imaginative play to stimulate each child’s curiosity. Activities include yoga and PE, singing and signing nursery rhymes, growing vegetables on the allotment,...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sharon Dhant (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 81

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:30
  • Thursday 07:30-18:30
  • Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas,

Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (42)

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Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.325) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School has 42 reviews.

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Review from I R (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful, caring and responsive nursery. Our (now 4yo) started in the baby room and we've found all staff and rooms equally excellent. Good food, big outdoor spaces, good management - we have loved it

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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LEYF Camberwell Grove is a wonderful nursery. Our son is so happy there and learns new things every day. They do so many creative activities and spend lots of time outside. The staff are so friendly and kind. We feel very lucky to be part of the LEYF community!

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Review from T I (Father of Child) published on 22 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery. Incredible friendly and caring staff, giving our child a good mix of fun, educational and caring activities. Food and outdoor facilities are also excellent. We kept our child here even when we moved house as we liked it so much. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Jodie S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been at LEYF Camberwell Grove for 3 years and we couldn't be happier with the experience.
The staff are dedicated and caring, and communication has always been great.

The activities are varied and engaging. The outdoor space is amazing. Most importantly - our daughter has always been incredibly happy here.

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Review from Andrew D (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has loved her time at Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School. She's been there since 9 months old and is very nearly 3. She loves the team and the other kids. The staff has been thoughtful and responsive to all questions/topics related to her development - including most recently when it was time for her to move up from the toddler room.

Would happily recommend the setting - the kids truly seem to love the time they spend there.

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Review from Meghan R (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been at Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School for four months and we've had a really positive experience so far. The outside space is amazing, his key person and all of the staff are friendly, informative and attentive to the needs of our sensitive boy, and the food is of really high quality. We are kept in the loop with his development as well as daily activities and sleep status etc. We've had some challenges with our son's separation anxiety which has been managed with great care, patience and warmth. We couldn't be more grateful to his key person especially for this.

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Review from Katherine B (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our 11 month old loves his days a Camberwell Grove Nursery! The activities are fun and the food is great!! The staff are warm and welcoming, they are very efficient and communicate everything to me as the parent. Very happy with our choice of nursery - highly recommend.

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Review from A H (Father of Child) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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We could not be happier with LEYF Camberwell Grove. The team caring for our son in the baby room is wonderful, but it feels like every staff member has taken the time to get to know him. The management team makes everything work like clockwork, including some fiddly health requirements. The activities are brilliant and varied, and we love getting the photos and updates. Our boy comes home every day tired, fulfilled, and happy!

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Review from Matt C (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Camberwell Grove Nursery and Pre-School is a brilliant place for young children to develop and grow confidence. Both boys love it so much that most days they are sad to leave. The massive outdoor space is unique in size and allows the kids loads of much-needed outdoor time!

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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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I moved my son to Camberwell Grove Nursery from another local nursery in April when he was 17 months old, and I could not be happier with the decision. The communication from the staff is fantastic. We get an update every Monday with the activities and staffing for the week ahead which I look forward to. My son attends 3 days a week, and activities like trips out of the nursery don't occur on the same day each week so it is fair for all the children. We get lots of photos in the app, with recommendations of activities we could also do at home, as well as an individual post on a key observation. The room leader and his key worker are wonderful, they are so attentive and listen to any requests I make. He initially struggled with drop off but that didn't last long, he now runs into the room each morning. I appreciate the honesty of the team with their updates at the end of the day. The biggest bonus for me is that when I collect him he is content and happy.

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Review from Meehar S (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been thriving since going to Camberwell Grove Leyf Nursery.
She goes two days a week and is always eager to go and see her friends and staff there.
The activities are plentiful, varied, and stimulating, the staff caring and engaging, management responsive and helpful.

The outside space is brilliant.

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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter is so very happy here. The staff are so kind, caring, and attentive to all of the children’s needs. She is learning a lot and the outside space is amazing, especially for London! Highly recommend.

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Review from Henry W (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Very happy with the nursery and all its staff. My child loves going every day and has developed massively since joining in January. The nursery provides regular updates and keeps us informed on a regular basis through the app.

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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Leaf in Camberwell Grove is a great nursery! Both of my girls go there and they are very happy! The staff is very nurturing, polite, and considerate of the children as well as the parent's needs. They are always happy to provide constructive feedback to the parents and they are keen to get the parents involved in the kid's learning and development. They also create these stay-and-play sessions to allow the parents to see the children in the nursery environment and build relationships with other parents. The food menu is very balanced and tasty. The garden space is amazing, especially for a London nursery. If I had to pick on something I would say that I would like the indoor space to look more modern (still very spacious though!), especially given that they have recently done the garden up so nicely. Overall great experience!

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Review from Seb S (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Such a fantastic nursery. Really committed, and lovely staff, and very happy children. Really couldn’t fault it. My daughter has attended there for nearly three years and has made lots of friends and got on really well with the teachers.

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Review from Kitty S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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A very lovely, warm and nurturing nursery run by a brilliant team, who have a very personal connection to each of the children. My children both developed very strong bonds with all of their key workers and room leaders and just had a brilliant experience. The menu is also fantastic, from vegetable quesadillas to fish, veg, potatoes and curries. It takes such a weight off my mind at the weekends knowing they eat so well at Lefy.

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Review from Gemma G (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Such a lovely nursery with incredibly caring staff. I was so nervous for my 9-month-old to start nursery, but they made his settling-in period a lovely experience for both my baby and me. After five weeks he is fully settled in and all smiles when we collect him. I feel lucky and grateful to have a place where my baby can thrive. Thank you to the team.

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Review from Alexandra T (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Both my daughter and son loved their time at Camberwell Grove Nursery - the manager and her team were kind, caring and engaged right from the Baby room through to Pre-school. My son still talks about the fun experiments and activities he did there, as well as the teachers who supported him throughout. Highly recommend!

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Review from T W (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful nursery with loving staff who organise fun activities that also allow my son to learn alongside play. Since my son started nearly a year ago, he has developed in leaps and bounds and everyone, from teachers to the catering staff, is very loving and involved.

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Review from Jessica R (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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It is such a comfort to me to know that every day I leave my son in the hands of people who truly care for him. They are dedicated to every sphere of his development and well-being. My son has a real bond with the staff who look after him and I am always impressed by their endless enthusiasm and innovation in terms of their approach to his care.

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Sharon Dhant Job Title: Manager
Sharon Dhant

The Nursery Manager at LEYF Camberwell Grove Nursery leads a passionate and dedicated team, ensuring high-quality early years education and care for children from birth to five years. They create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. Committed to LEYF’s core values and pedagogy, the manager oversees the day-to-day operations, fosters strong partnerships with families, and drives continuous improvement to maintain high standards in teaching, safeguarding, and child development.

Frequently Asked Questions about Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 81 Children.

How far is Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of London?

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

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