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Turney Road Day Nursery & Pre-School, Dulwich
Partou Turney Road is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for the exceptional levels of childcare and Early Years education that it provides to families throughout Dulwich.
Whilst the nursery is small in size, inspectors say that it is ‘exceptionally well-planned’ to provide a calm and welcoming environment. This not only helps children to settle quickly but also gain increased confidence which accelerates their everyday development.
Facilities
Playrooms that are filled with fun, educational resources to encourage your child’s development
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
Great outdoor space which features a water pump, large sandpit, climbing area and more to explore
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 |
| 0-2 | £598.75 | £136.25 |
| 2-3 | £495.00 | £112.50 |
| 3-5 | £495.00 | £112.50 |
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 |
| £14.00 |
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 offer full days only.
- 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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Turney Road
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0208 761 4178
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.30pm (excl. bank holidays)
27 Turney Rd, Dulwich, London SE21 8LX
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What families say?
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Jane F
24 June 2025
Our daughter is having a fabulous time at this nursery. She settled in really quickly, and made a really strong bond with her key person. There are always lots of fun activities planned and plenty of time to go outside and play. I love the fact the nursery is really flexible around the child too. The...
Ellen B
11 June 2025
My daughter has been at the nursery for 18 months and has thrived. I feel confident that she is having a great time while there, that she is being looked after by people who care, and that she is learning and growing at the same time. They have helped her through big events such as a new sibling and ...
S C
09 November 2024
Turney Road is a wonderful nursery. The staff are dedicated, attentive and know the children as individuals. The setting is well laid out with lots of character and different areas for the children to investigate. The garden is carefully designed with climbing, water and sand play and planting opport...
C S
18 June 2024
Love everything about this nursery, especially the amazing staff! My boy loves it there and looks forward to going every day, he even wants to go on the weekends. He has thrived and grown in confidence so quickly which we are really pleased about given he was a Covid baby but the nursery staff took g...
A S
18 June 2024
Our older daughter has been attending since September 2023 and is very happy here. The staff are kind and caring and they all know the children well, even if they work in a different room. The activities are great and varied, the children have been gardening and doing woodwork to name a few. Our youn...
Charlotte R
04 June 2024
We've had 2 children at the nursery over the past 4 years. Both have thrived in the small nurturing environment and have been happy to go in every day. Our youngest child is sadly now in his last few months at the nursery before school, having been there since turning 1 and we will really miss the lo...
Nicole P
22 May 2024
Lovely nursery, caring staff, who know the children really well. I have had two kids here, my youngest daughter has been there since she was 9 months old, and is happy to go in every morning! The manager is always smiling and knows every child, key person is lovely and does review meeting which discu...
L T
21 February 2024
The staff and the manager in Turney Road are the most lovely, caring teachers I ever met. I left in their carers both of my daughters, and I would do it 100 times again.
E P
26 January 2024
The team at Turney Road are brilliant. It's a very suturing environment, and our daughter is very happy here.
Melanie L
20 December 2023
We love Nelly's Turney Road! Our 15-month-old all started in the baby room a few months ago and we were impressed with them from the get-go. They offered a long settling-in period (4-6 weeks) which really supported our son's transitions. They have been able to support individual children's routines/n...
Olivia S
29 September 2022
My daughter has been attending Nellys Turney Road for a couple of months and is settling in brilliantly due to the excellent staff and facilities. The staff are all so friendly, they have welcomed my daughter wonderfully and she is really getting to know them. They contact me to put me at ease if she...
Amy B
28 September 2022
We have been really happy with the level of support, nurturing and care that our child has received. We have clear and detailed handovers each day with their key person at the end of the session, which is helpful and appreciated. The staff at Nellys Turney Road are approachable & welcoming, and all t...
Lauren C
17 September 2022
Super happy with our key worker, she was born to work with children and our little girl is super happy at Nelly's Nursery. She had actually been to two other nurseries before starting at Nelly's and Nelly's is head and shoulders better than the other two. Looking forward to watching her grow and deve...
N O
14 September 2022
Friendly and happy staff. Immediately created a bond with my three-year-old daughter and made her feel comfortable and safe. Lots of interesting activities for the kids to do throughout the day - crafts, painting, cooking, sandpit, water etc and all of the other kids also look very happy while there ...
Nnennaya A
10 May 2022
Excellent placement. My baby is gradually growing into a contented, happy, appreciative confident, respectful and assertive little girl. At this point in her life, social skills are crucial, and l can see the footprints as the days go by. The nursery is quite a distance from me. But l am pleased th...
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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