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Chapel House Day Nursery & Pre-School, West Norwood
Located just a few minutes from both West Norwood Town Centre and Railway Station, Partou Chapel House is an exceptional day nursery and pre-school that’s set within a stunning converted chapel.
Both our indoor and outdoor environments are incredibly spacious, providing plenty of opportunities for educational activities and adventures. Every area is well utilised by our highly trained practitioners who support children in expressing themselves by allowing their imaginations to run free.
Facilities
Large, spacious playrooms with high ceilings that provide a fantastic atmosphere for Early Years learning
Fantastic parent partnerships with regular in-person and online updates keeping you informed on your child’s progress
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
The largest nursery garden in the area, filled with trees, vegetable patches, and many other fantastic features
On-site car park, making dropping off and collecting your little ones safe and easy
Funded childcare places available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early start session | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm- 6.00pm |
| 0-2 year olds | |||||
| Care | £92.25 | £415.13 | £6.95 | £55.35 | £55.35 |
| Meals & snacks | £10.05 | £50.25 | £5.60 | £4.45 | |
| Consumables | £3.95 | £19.75 | £2.20 | £1.75 | |
| Total | £106.25 | £485.13 | £63.15 | £61.55 | |
| 3+ year olds | |||||
| Care | £76.25 | £343.13 | £5.75 | £45.75 | £45.75 |
| Meals & snacks | £10.05 | £50.25 | £5.60 | £4.45 | |
| Consumables | £3.95 | £19.75 | £2.20 | £1.75 | |
| Total | £90.25 | £413.13 | £53.55 | £51.95 | |
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities.
Meals & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Chapel House Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Chapel House Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Lambeth Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Chapel House will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Lambeth for Partou Chapel House Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 14 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 13th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 27th March | 1st June – 17th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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Chapel House
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
020 8766 0246
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6pm (excl. bank holidays)
48 Chapel Rd,West Norwood, London, SE27 0UR
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What families say?
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Victoria A
05 October 2017
Chapel House is a very good pre-school for my goddaughter. The workers are hard-working, look after the kids properly and tell us or inform you if anything is wrong or if your child needs anything.
Jemal A
21 June 2017
I've had a great experience when picking up my cousin.
E L
24 June 2022
The staff are always so welcoming and friendly and always reassuring that my foster child is well-taken care of and always given full details of how their day went. My foster child always looks forward to going into nursery and has an amazing bond with staff and children.
Martina A
31 March 2025
My daughter started chapel house from 10months old till date as she is now in the 2-3s room . She always looks forward to coming to nursery in the morning , she has also made some friends and has created a special bond with her key worker. The staff and management are very welcoming as well as appr...
Adalgisa G
19 March 2025
This nursery is the best nursery since they cover everything your child needs. It has the best care as well as love and passion for their kids. Overall it has been one of the best nursery my kid has every gone to.
K S
07 March 2025
The staff are deeply caring, making our child feel safe and loved. The wide range of creative activities keeps our little one engaged and learning in the most fun ways. We also appreciate the detailed tracking of sleep and meals, giving us peace of mind. The management team is warm and so welcoming- ...
I d
04 March 2025
I would say overall myself and my partner are happy with the last 6 months. My daughter's confidents and development has come on so much and I have no doubt that was from nursery. She has always been happy to go into baby room and would even leap out of our arms. To go to staff which is extremely wa...
K B
26 February 2025
Since I went to view the nursery in 2023 for my son to join, the whole team has been welcoming, caring, kind and very supportive. As he started in toddlers room and now currently in pre-school room the staff has always been informative verbally as well as on the App to ensure all relevant information...
S L
25 February 2025
My daughter has just finished her settling in period with chapel house day nursery. She has settled in well and enjoys being at nursery. The amount of days they give for settling in is amazing, it allows your child to get comfortable and use to routine so that drop off and pick up is much easier and ...
A M
22 January 2025
It is an excellent nursery, my daughter loves coming and she has learned many things. The staff are very friendly and very nice, I can recommend this nursery 100%.
Abigail M
10 May 2024
My daughter has been attending Chapel House since she was six months old and has been so happy there. She has formed a great connection with her key worker and adjusted to the nursery so well, largely because of the gentle and phased introduction. She loves the food that the chef cooks! We decided on...
M G
03 February 2024
I like the nursery because it's familiar. Easy access and the staff are understanding and supportive.
A C
03 February 2024
Absolutely amazing team. They are patient and understanding. My daughter loves to go to the nursery and doesn't want to come back home as she is having such a great time. They always do a lot of activities and she learns a lot.
K C
03 February 2024
My daughter is very happy at Chapel House Day Nursery. She has made close friends here and really loves her teachers. I was worried at the start because we came from a Spanish-speaking household but she has really picked up English here. The other day, she came home and said in English, "It's a lovel...
Nicole R
27 April 2023
As a first-time parent it’s always nerve-wracking having to leave your child anywhere but Chapel House Day Nursery has made both myself and my child comfortable and welcomed. The staff are very kind and are always reporting back about my child’s day and sending reports which I love to see and hea...
Why Partou?
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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