Nelly’s Nurseries in Dulwich

We have four fantastic day nurseries in Dulwich, all part of the Nellys group. Offering outstanding childcare and education for families based in the Dulwich area located at Lancaster Avenue, Rosendale Road, Turney Road and Dulwich Sports Ground. 

Each of our nurseries follows our simple ethos — that children should be allowed to be children and the adults who look after them should believe that too.

We pride ourselves on delivering very high-quality childcare in Dulwich and believe that we can do this because we have fantastic facilities, we employ dedicated, fun, caring, inspiring people – and we are all passionate about what we do. 

All our sites have impressive indoor environments and great outdoor spaces. All are slightly different in various aspects, which we love because it allows each child to find the perfect fit for who they are and what they need to thrive.

Explore our Dulwich nursery websites, where you can meet their managers and learn about the nursery environments:

Nelly's Nursery Lancaster Avenue

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Nelly's Nursery Rosendale Road

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Nelly's Nursery Turney Road

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Nelly's Nursery Dulwich Sports Ground

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Why choose Nelly’s for your child’s early education in Dulwich?

Our four dedicated Managers all have a minimum of at least 10 years experience of working with children. They, along with their dedicated, passionate nursery teams work hard to get to know your child and your family developing and retaining excellent relationships to benefit your child’s experiences with us. The carefully considered spaces and toys are all planned to offer children amazing opportunities to explore, create, find out, experiment, and learn.

The indoor and outdoor environments at all four of our nurseries in Dulwich have been carefully designed and curated to offer all our occupants the best spaces in which to grow, develop and have fun. We have decorated all our age-specific rooms in a natural colour palette, mindful of creating a warm, welcoming, and calm feeling in each room, without overstimulating young brains with hordes of bright colours. We fill these natural environments with furniture and resources which are generally made of light hardwood, mostly ‘Early Years specific’ Community Playthings items.

Our outdoor environments are similarly mindfully created. Each of the Dulwich nurseries has a different outdoor space – in terms of size and resources, but all of them have open spaces for free play, ride-ons, digging and planting areas to grow herbs and vegetables, climbing equipment, large sandpits, Mud Kitchens, dens and cosy areas, and a Sensory Garden. Exploring the four nurseries’ individual pages will give you more information about the specifics of each nursery’s outdoor environment – they all have their own standout features e.g. Nelly’s Dulwich Sports Ground feels beautifully connected to nature with a huge willow cascading over the garden, which quieter children love, and Nelly’s Turney Road have a particularly impressive climbing area ideal for adventurers.

Enjoy exploring our nurseries in Dulwich!

What Our Staff Say

My name is Carla and I’m the room leader in Preschool. I go to work knowing that my knowledge, experience and passion is appreciated, I have a fantastic management team who listen, support and encourage me to be the best I can be. Working with a great team to deliver the best care for every child in our room. I love my role and feel like I make a difference.

Carla – Room Leader

I have been working for the nursery for nearly 3 years as the manager. I have loved watching the staff and children develop. We get a lot of support from other nurseries and our senior management team. There is a variety of career progression not just for the staff but for the management team also.

Amy – Nursery Manager

Silchester Manor has given me a platform to not only work and learn but also make a difference in children’s development and growth. The nursery has a great team to coordinate and work with, which brings a great difference in morale. In all, a great setting to work with and be in!

Rusha Chatterjee – Bank Staff

Silchester Manor is a great nursery to work with. I used to come through Agency and recently I have permanently joined the team. All the staff members are very supportive and friendly. This nursery has given be a great place to work and learn about childcare. I am very pleased to be a part of this team.

Anila Mushtaq Bhatti – Bank Staff

I have been working at Silchester Manor Nursery as bank staff for nearly four years. I enjoy the friendly atmosphere and relationship with children and their parents. I have seen babies progressing to the preschool and have enjoyed this journey with them. It is a nice place to work and I especially enjoy the lovely garden.

Alison Wakefield – Bank Staff

I feel happy and motivated working at Silchester Manor. The Nursery environment is positive and cheerful. My co-workers are very helpful and understanding. I am provided with training and guidance from my seniors. Thankful to get opportunity to work at this nursery.

Palwinder Kaur – Lunch Cover

Silchester Manor is a great place to work. I have been here almost a year and have learnt so much. I enjoy coming into work every day and spending time with the children and staff. It has given me a passion to better myself in this area and hopefully start level 3 in childcare.

Sophie Baird – Lunch Cover

I find it hard to believe that I joined as an apprentice and now I’m a room leader.

Sydney – The Little People, Room Leader

I started off at college and quickly realized I wanted to explore more of the practical day to day side of childcare, so I opted for an apprenticeship. I started and have never looked back. I found the course very informative and it gave me exactly what I wanted which was to work with children.

Katie – The Little People, Apprentice, now Practitioner

I am so glad I undertook the apprenticeship; it has really given me an opportunity to have hands on experiences, learn about every aspect of childcare and has given me a way to put my knowledge that I’m learning into practice. I have a wonderful support network at The Little People.

Elsa – The Little People, Apprentice

I love working here, the team are wonderful role models and I really enjoy my day to day duties.

Katie – The Little People, Apprentice

I have been with Daybreak for almost 9 years, and I have learnt a great deal about the children’s development and I have been inspired so much from my current management team to work up to the position of Room Leader. Since All About Children have taken over, they have continued to support me with my progression and influenced me with their passion and enthusiasm.

Sarah Brend – Senior/Room Leader

I recently completed my level 2 in Childcare and I always wanted to train for my level 3. All About Children provided me with the opportunity to complete this training within the support of my team at Amersham Chiltern Avenue as well as support from my Area Maut Children.

Katie Cyster – Trainee Level 3

I knew I wanted to work in childcare and heard about apprenticeships, I wasn’t sure where to apply so put out a post on Facebook which Emma the Deputy responded to, she asked me to send in my CV which I did. Emma and the Manager interviewed me and gave me the opportunity to work as a temporary staff member to see if this was something I wanted to do. From the moment I started I knew this was a career I wanted to pursue. Since starting my apprenticeship here at Park Road I have grown in confidence and developed my knowledge through experience, guidance and support from all the team.

Connor – Apprentice Park Road

I was working at an After School Club and wanted to further my career so I applied at Park Road and was given the opportunity to gain a qualification in childcare whilst working as a Nursery Assistant. During this time I have developed my skills, I have learnt how to be a key carer, carry out observations, plan to meet the children's next steps and develop my knowledge of the EYFS and the Curiosity Approach. This isn't just a job I feel valued and part of a team.

Katie – Apprentice Park Road