Fruit Tree Nursery

About Us

* OFSTED INSPECTION GRADE 2014 & 2018 - GOOD In all areas*


* MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL & QUALIFIED TEACHER*
*NEW BABY ROOM LAUNCH TO MEET A RISE IN REQUESTS FOR PLACES*
*A GREAT PERCENTAGE OF OUR PARENTS COME TO US BY WAY OF REFERRAL*



We are a private MONTESSORI day nursery based in the Camberwell Green area with fantastic transport links that lead to the City & across South London.

We are located behind the New Camberwell Green Library which overlooks the Green and the New Build Bellway Homes estate called Elmington Green.

We have 4 spacious rooms, each one is well equipped with the latest equipment designs that aid the learning and development of children, OUR PRE-SCHOOL IS A FULLY EQUIPPED MONTESSORI ROOM which FACILITATES AN AMAZING IMPACT on the exponential development of 3-5 year old's, preparing them for primary school AS WELL AS THE WORLD AT LARGE many children become early readers through the guidance of our Qualified Teacher who is also a qualified Montessori expert with over 10 years of experience in the field.

All rooms have lots of natural day light, we have a secure well equipped private outside garden, Children’s meals are prepared freshly each day by our very own Chef.

Staff levels are always kept at a high ratio with experienced and highly qualified child care professionals.

See below why Ofsted rate us as a Good nursery and see our Outstanding features.

A few comments from our Ofsted Inspections of 2014 & 2018 which are both Graded Good:
“very strong & effective Leadership and management style & efficacy”
“The Directors & Management have a very clear vision and mission for the nursery.
“Staff collect detailed observations about children, identify next steps in learning and share these with parents regularly, Staff monitor children’s progress effectively, and support and prepare them well for the next stages in their education”
“Parents comment they have no worries leaving their child because they know the staff make them happy”
“Children are busy and active learners; they happily help themselves to a good range of resources and the staff sensitively guide children, showing their high standards in the quality of teaching”
“The provision is good and Children enjoy the learning opportunities that staff provide, Staff know which activities engage children well”
“Children form strong attachments to staff and show their feelings of safety and security as they gain in confidence and independence”
“Children enjoy delicious tasty meals which introduces them to eating healthily”
“Partnership working is strong, particularly with parents who participate in both formal and social events”
“The new management team is strength as they work effectively with staff, listening to their needs and providing opportunities to continue training”
“Staff use praise well and sing songs with the children to boost their confidence, they develop caring relationships with children and parents. Children settle quickly when they start nursery”
“Leaders have a good understanding of the strengths and the next steps for the nursery that will support children’s progress”
“Children are busy and active learners; they happily help themselves to a good range of resources and staff sensitively guide children, showing their high standards in the quality of teaching”
“Children form strong attachments to staff and show their feelings of safety and security as they gain in confidence and independence”
“Children enjoy delicious tasty meals which introduces them to eating healthily”
“Partnership working is strong, particularly with parents who participate in both formal and social events”
“The new management team is strength as they work effectively with staff, listening to their needs and providing opportunities to continue training”


Session Times Overview

We are open Monday - Friday

Morning session: 730am - 1pm
Afternoon session: 1pm - 6pm
Full Day: 730am - 6pm

Call and book a show around session for a time that
conveniently suites you.


Parent Testimonials
A Few Parent Comments about our Montessori Pre-School, Baby Rooms & Nursery
“Thanks to the fruit Tree Day Nursery & Montessori team my daughter was prepared over the last few months for her Prep school test and was one of 12 that secured a place out of 200 applicants, we are extremely grateful and recommend their services”
“Our son first came to Fruit Tree when he was seven and a half months old and we have been thrilled with the nursery. It is a well rounded, diverse place that is representative of the local area and offers all of the children an opportunity to learn in a positive, lively atmosphere. Our son (now two and a half) still often talks about “S” (his first care giver) who was knowledgeable, thoughtful and gentle (both to us as we acclimatised to the nursery / work routine and our son as he settled in!) We love the nursery and the staff and we would recommend it to anyone”
“V feels completely comfortable at the Fruit Tree Nursery and is always bubbly when we pick him up. Keep up your zest for the job, you are making a real difference for the Camberwell community”
“Working in local schools ourselves, we know full well the challenges of such a job and you appear to lead and manage things with true professionalism”
“One of the most important points of learning for H from the Nursery, during these younger years, has been his development of confidence/independence and learning how to treat others with kindness and respect”
“Thank you for always being willing to listen to us. Whenever we have had a question or query you have dealt with it in a timely and caring manner. An example of this has been listening and modifying meals to accommodate (C’s) numerous dietary/ allergy requirements. Not only has this been reassuring, it has enabled (C) to eat healthy, suitable, nutritious meals”
“thank you for doing your utmost to ensure (B) (and all the children) experiences are exciting and continually improving and developing in complexity as he grows older. We have watched with interest the activities (B) has had the opportunity to participate with”
“Staff have been very friendly and caring and (L) speaks fondly of the staff each day at home. He has made some great little friends too. This has been encouraged by expectations of how the children are to treat each other – which I’m sure must be a quality you look for in your staff”

Registered & Approved by OFSTED & SOUTHWARK COUNCIL EARLY YEARS TEAM

Accredited training partner with the National Day Nursery Association (NDNA)