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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
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Age | Full Time Weekly Rate |
Daily 7:30am – 6pm |
Morning 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6pm |
| 0-2 | £486.25 | £109.25 | £64.00 | £58.75 |
| 2-3 | £486.25 | £109.25 | £64.00 | £58.75 |
| 3-5 | £433.75 | £98.75 | £59.25 | £54.50 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable)
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
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 & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £14.00 | £7.80 | £6.20 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year
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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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