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Lancaster Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School, Dulwich
Located five minutes from Tulse Hill and West Dulwich Railway Stations, Partou Lancaster Avenue provides high-quality childcare and early years education to families throughout Dulwich.
Combining a fantastic setting with a dedicated team of Early Years practitioners, our nursery is designed to support young children as they develop into confident little learners.
Facilities
Large, spacious playrooms that are filled with natural light to stimulate children and spark creativity
An exciting curriculum that reflects the individual needs and interests of each child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Large garden area complete with sandpits, vegetable patches, mud kitchens and more to explore
Strong parent partnership with regular updates keeping you informed on your child’s progress
Funded childcare places available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early start session | Morning session | Afternoon session | Late finish session | School day session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm | 6.00-6.30 pm | 8.30am-3.30pm |
| 0-3 year olds | |||||||
| Care | £109.90 | £494.55 | £6.85 | £74.35 | £74.35 | £6.85 | N/A |
| Meals & snacks | £10.00 | £50.00 | £5.00 | £5.00 | N/A | ||
| Consumables | £4.00 | £20.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | N/A | ||
| Total | £123.90 | £564.55 | £81.35 | £81.35 | N/A | ||
| 3+ year olds | |||||||
| Care | £91.30 | £410.85 | £5.70 | £63.20 | £63.20 | £5.70 | £78.45 |
| Meals & snacks | £10.00 | £50.00 | £5.00 | £5.00 | £5.00 | ||
| Consumables | £4.00 | £20.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | ||
| Total | £105.30 | £480.85 | £70.20 | £70.20 | £85.45 | ||
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.
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Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
- We close for 3 inset days a year. 2 days at Easter (Thursday before Good Friday and the Tuesday after Easter Monday), plus a day in December.
Funded childcare
Partou Lancaster Avenue 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 Lancaster Avenue 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 Lancaster Avenue 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.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Lambeth for Partou Lancaster Avenue 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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Lancaster Avenue
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0208 761 0770
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.30pm (excl. bank holidays)
43 Lancaster Ave, Norwood, London SE27 9EL
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What families say?
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Vicki M
17 May 2024
We've been so pleased with the way three staff members in particular and the team have settled my child in over the past 3 weeks. One of these staff members makes so much effort to put us at ease, she is so welcoming at the start of the day, greets us with a big smile and my child has really taken to...
Joanne N
25 March 2024
My daughter has been in Nelly's Nursery full-time for approximately eight months. She loves it there, and there's even been a couple of evenings where she's been having such a good time that she's reluctant to come home! The staff in the baby room, in particular, are generally fantastic, getting exci...
G R
25 March 2024
Our little one has been so happy at Nelly’s Lancaster after finding settling in quite difficult. But the baby room staff look after him so well, and he has formed a close attachment with all the adults. He feels really at home and has gained confidence. We’re assured that he is really well looked...
E A
25 March 2024
Absolute beautiful setting, with plenty of space for children to play and enjoy daily activities. The staff are very polite, always smiling and engaging with children. My young child has been here for five months and enjoys it; he has settled in really, really well. (Sooner than I had imagined). ...
J W
12 December 2023
My compliments to the staff, they are amazing. As a first-time parent, I am more than comfortable and content to leave my child in an environment that has that home away from home feel. They catered to me and my child's needs during the settling-in period and accommodated any changes without hesitati...
Akosua B
03 April 2023
My daughter has been attending Nelly's Nursery for almost a year now. She is very happy going in every morning and even on days that she is off, it feels like her second home. The staff and managers are nurturing and supportive and they provide her with so much attention and positivity. I have been g...
C W
30 March 2023
Warm and friendly atmosphere, it’s very much a big Nellys family! Our toddler loves the garden and looking forward to our daughter starting in the baby room soon. In particular, we have liked and been impressed by: - quality (and retention) of staff! - range of activities (including some extras ...
Katie P
30 March 2023
Our son loves Nelly’s and runs in eagerly every morning to see his friends and carers. The staff are fantastic, there is a very good longevity of key carers and so care feels consistent and dependable. The children are occupied with a variety of activities and are outside as much as possible when t...
Jennifer F
20 March 2023
The environment at Nelly's Nursery is that of a second home, my child grins when we reach the doors and is sad to leave at the end of the day. There is every and any activity to do, especially in the excellent outdoor space. We sent our eldest to Nelly's too and they flew through potty training and t...
L M
13 March 2023
Current nursery management are amazing as are the brilliant staff that care for the children day to day, there is a true sense that all of the staff truly care for the wellbeing and development of the children. In addition to the amazing staff, the activities that the children are able to partake in ...
Alice H
10 March 2023
I couldn’t be happier with Nelly’s Nursery. All the staff are friendly, kind and caring. My daughter settled in so well and thoroughly enjoys going, she seems to have lots of fun! I would highly recommend Nelly’s Lancaster Avenue to anyone considering it.
Jennie N
08 March 2023
Nelly's Nursery - Lancaster Avenue is an incredible nursery. The building and the outside space is beautiful. I can't imagine a nursery with a better garden, with so much space, a mud kitchen, slide, summer house and huge sandpit. However it is not the excellent building and the facilities but the...
C R
25 February 2023
My daughter has been at Nelly's for two months now and she absolutely loves it there. She settled so quickly into life in the baby room and is very happy to attend each day. All the staff are so friendly and caring and I feel like they know my daughter well, she particularly loves her key person! The...
Simone D
31 January 2022
My personal experience has been amazing so far, from the location to the professionalism of all staff. When searching for a suitable nursery for my child I had concerns. We visited numerous nurseries in our local area and by far Nelly's was most suitable for us. We booked a tour and had the best expe...
Sonya S
23 September 2021
Our little girl joined Nelly’s at 9 months and stayed until she started school this month. She emerged as a confident, secure and very happy child with a love of learning. She developed great social skills at nursery and has left with a wonderful friendship circle. The staff are caring, supportive ...
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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