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Rosendale Road Day Nursery & Pre-School, Dulwich
Rosendale Road Day Nursery & Pre-School provides high-quality childcare and Early Years education to families throughout Dulwich from the unique setting of All Saints Church.
Our award-winning building, which has been recognised for the ‘child-centred’ environment it creates, is bursting with character throughout. This makes it the perfect space to stimulate children’s creativity, with our expert team of nursery practitioners making use of every corner to provide engaging educational experiences.
Facilities
Bright, airy playrooms designed to an incredible standard with fun, engaging resources throughout
A highly qualified, experienced team of practitioners who put the needs of children first
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Carefully curated outdoor space where children can enjoy fresh air all-year round
Pre-School environment where children can develop key educational, developmental, and social skills
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 | Weekly rate (5 full days) | Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| 0-2 | £581.25 | £132.25 | £66.25 | £66.25 |
| 2-3 | £481.25 | £109.25 | £54.75 | £54.75 |
| 3-5 | £481.25 | £109.25 | £54.75 | £54.75 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable) or registration deposit £75 (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply.
Only one discount can be applied at any time. Terms & conditions 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 | £7.00 | £7.00 |
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 for 2 weeks over Christmas
- 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
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Rosendale Road
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0208 761 3535
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.30pm (excl. bank holidays)
All Saints Church, Rosendale Rd, Norwood, London SE21 8LN
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What families say?
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Dora F
28 February 2025
Highly recommended! Since beginning 5 months ago, not only does our 20 month old daughter have an absolute blast at this nursery every day, but she has advanced so much with her social, cognitive and communication skills as well. We also like the big, open space of the nursery, giving the kids an opp...
B H
13 November 2024
I have been so impressed with the level of care and attention that my child receives on a daily basis. From the moment we walk through the doors, we are greeted with smiles and warmth from the staff. I would highly recommend this nursery to everyone. The staff are not only lovely, but they also pay c...
Jessica J
02 March 2024
We can't recommend this nursery enough! After we had a very bad experience in a local nursery, the manager secured our place very quickly to allow our son to settle in immediately. All the staff were very welcoming and put our minds at ease straight away. The staff have been caring, kind and compassi...
Elisabeth D
20 April 2023
I have three children who have all been through the baby room at Nelly’s Rosendale over the last three years. They all had a terrific experience creating a strong bond with their carers. The staff at Nelly’s Rosendale in the baby room have had lots of stability through this time which has been a ...
Charlotte S
20 April 2023
I was so anxious about finding my son a nursery, and as soon as I visited Nelly’s, I knew it was the right one for him. The staff are amazing and so caring - my son has learnt so much and grown as an individual since he has been going. Knowing he is so well looked after and loved is all a mother ...
C H
01 November 2022
The staff are kind and caring and take excellent care of both of my children. Both my children always seem happy when dropped off and on pick up. A wide range of activities are put on for the children including parties for events such as Halloween.
Kellie C
26 October 2022
My daughter absolutely loves Nelly's Nursery - Rosendale Road. She really likes the staff and adores her key person. I see the bond they create with all the children, and all of them seem really happy. I am really glad I chose Nellys; my daughter's development has been excellent.
A M
09 September 2022
I can't thank Nelly's enough for all they have done for both our son and daughter. Our daughter joined in lockdown and they were brilliant. The staff and the baby room are incredible, attentive and loving. My son has had his challenges and the main room have worked closely with us to support and enco...
S K
14 January 2022
A really lovely nursery! The staff were always so welcoming, warm and friendly and although he didn’t seem to have much of an attachment to his key worker, the other staff in the nursery seemed to genuinely bond with and care for our little boy. I looked around so many nurseries in Dulwich before d...
A K
15 October 2021
Very happy with the nursery. My son is in the Baby room and moving up soon. He has a smile on his face when I drop him off and pick him up. The room is always clean and full of activities for kids. Staff are very friendly and caring. I really like how well they know him and know how to support him in...
C L
02 October 2021
My son started when he was 1 during the pandemic as I had to return to work. He settled in instantly which put me at ease. He’s always keen and excited to go and see his friends. He’s learnt a lot since being there and he’s saying lots more! The staff and management team are amazing and very ac...
Rebekka S
27 September 2021
We have had a real positive journey so far at Nelly's Nursery Rosendale Road for our son. He struggled to settle in so the nursery has been very flexible with their approach to help him feel at home. Everyone has been very loving and caring which for us is the most important thing about a nursery. Th...
Nicola P
12 April 2021
I couldn't recommend Nelly's at Rosendale Road enough. They have been absolutely brilliant in working around our needs, especially during the pandemic they have done everything they can to support our family. My daughter loves it and adores the team - she is always so happy at drop off and pick up. T...
Emily E
31 March 2021
My two year old daughter started at Nelly's Nursery - Rosendale Road five months ago and the staff have made every effort to help with this transition period for her. Her talking and counting have come on significantly and she is growing in confidence. I am always impressed by the varied and nutritio...
Claire B
31 March 2021
Nelly's Nursery - Rosendale Road is an exceptional nursery, one which cares superbly for the children and really makes them feel at home. Both of my sons have attended the nursery and my eldest still speaks fondly of his time there. Connections between key workers and the children are securely built ...
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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