Nursery in North Dulwich/Herne Hill

[CazP2013]

We are moving to North Dulwich (Herne Hill side) in December and are looking for a nursery for our DD who will be just 4 when we move. My research this far has found quite limited options - Ruskin House and Half Moon Montessori. Can anyone recommend a nursery in the area? Or comment on the above nurseries?

[AlcoholicsUnanimous]

There was a quite recent thread on Ruskin House www.mumsnet.com/Talk/nurseries/2825216-Ruskin-House-School-Nursery
I've heard good things about Under the Willow.
Would you consider a school nursery as your DD will be almost 4 or do you need longer hours?

[CazP2013]

Thanks for the link to the thread about Ruskin House. I would consider a school nursery but I couldn't find a school that seemed to offer it ie Judith Kerr, Dulwich Infants and Bessemmer which are the three closest seem to only start at reception. This is all new to me so I may be missing something!

Will check out Under the Willow - thanks for the tip.

[RicStar]

If you just need pre-school type hours then Mustardseed on half moon lane is offering 15/30 hours fully funded 9-3pm still have spaces afaik but is closed now until September. Effra children's centre nearer Brixton may also still have spaces. I would think the Montisorri on half moon will be full in December - although if you are flexible might be possible. There is also Dulwich Village pre school - near Dulwich park. I have had friends with children at all these and under the willow / Nelly's they have all had good years. Don't know anyone at Ruskin House though.

[RicStar]

PS as you might be able to tell I am local - I have a 5 and 3 year old so do feel free to ask / pm me any other questions.