St Patrick's
Outstanding★ 4.7 on GoogleBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in London for children from birth to 5, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2023. Open since 1994, with 80 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Lambeth
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Lambeth from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SE1 8THWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 4 January 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy and settled and flourish at this nursery. They are excited to explore the inspiring creative spaces that quickly capture their interests. Children form strong attachments with their devoted key person and are emotionally secure.
They benefit from the excellent care and consistent routines provided by the dedicated and highly qualified staff team. Staff anticipate the needs of the youngest children extremely well. For example, when new children become upset, they quickly respond. Babies quickly settle in this warm and homely environment.
Older children demonstrate an excellent understanding when following complex instructions. They listen attentively and take appropriate actions. Staff challenge their thinking and support their problem-solving skills. For example, children learn about balance and exercise during outdoor play.
- 4 January 2023Outstanding
- 5 January 2017Outstanding
- 22 February 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for St Patrick's
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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