Early start
Open 7.30am - 6.30pm
Open all year round
Close to Peckham Rye
Peckham Rye nursery is on Sternhall Lane, directly off Peckham High Street, and is easily accessible by foot, rail, or car for parents. We are fortunate to have a large nursery for our children with plenty of space to explore inside, and we regularly go to a nearby park to explore the woodland and let off steam.
Peckham nursery offers not only an excellent start to the children’s education with our All Aboard Approach curriculum but also has Cookery and Languages enhancements that help provide the very best in nursery care in Peckham.
These activities help to feed our children’s curious minds and grow their confidence in readiness for the next stage in their education in time for primary school.
We are a fun and happy team here at our nursery in Peckham, with many long-serving staff members and strong connections with our families and the local community. Our community is diverse, and equality, inclusion, and diversity are at our core.
We celebrate every individual, giving each child the solid foundations they need for success. Our aim is to make the nursery an extension of the child’s home, where they feel happy, comfortable, and confident as they embark on their early years journey.
In addition to fostering a nurturing environment, we focus on preparing children for their future learning experiences, ensuring they develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed for a seamless transition to school.
Please pop along for a tour of our nursery so you can see what the children enjoy on a daily basis.
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The All Aboard Approach is unique to The Old Station Nursery Group and is our advanced approach to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and core pedagogy. It differs from traditional nursery teaching methods by providing real-life opportunities to enhance children’s natural curiosity, with emphasis on hands-on experiences, child-led learning, and whole development.
The six core areas promote active engagement and critical thinking whilst encouraging exploration, creativity, and collaboration. Each child learns at their own pace and is challenged and extended at appropriate times.
The best place to see the All Aboard Approach in action is via our local nursery Facebook page, where each post explains which part of the curriculum the children are working on. Our parents also receive updates on the Parent App too.
In our Peckham nursery we cook and learn languages as well as a whole host of daily activities that help our children thrive.
Cookery
Music
Science
Languages
Physical Activities
Art
Gardening
Our chef is very much a part of the team and the children love it when he calls ‘cooking time’. Covered in their cooking aprons and chef’s hats the children use child-friendly utensils to produce cakes, bakes and breads. At Peckham, we follow a set curriculum to learn about the joys of cooking and gain lifelong skills such as measuring, counting and following set instructions.
Budding musicians can explore different instruments at our children’s nursery, as well as enjoying rhythmic games, and participating in interactive sing-along sessions.
They’ll discover the joy of creating melodies, understanding beats, and expressing themselves through music.
Each activity is carefully crafted to inspire a love for music and develop their auditory skills in a fun and engaging environment.
Children learn so much during their early years and take great joy in exploring the world around them.
At our nursery they’re immersed into the world of Science through age appropriate hands-on experiments and activities designed to spark their curiosity.
Language lessons are a part of our daily vocabulary starting with baby-signing and following through to the older children with Spanish songs, stories and books.
Our aim is for our children to feel confident about exploring languages ready for participating in class at primary school.
We are always on the go at our nursery in Peckham. From moving to music to climbing on our indoor equipment we like to strengthen our bodies and be active.
Every day we go to the local park and practice ball skills and running and jumping games just like a mini P.E lesson.
Messy Mornings involves using our imaginations and creating all sorts of items using items we have gathered in the park to shredded paper, recycled cardboard and glue.
We will often attach Messy Mornings to a theme of the week depending on the season and sporting events that are happening at the time.
Our gardening activities are small but perfectly formed. We work with the children to teach them about the different stages involved in growing plants and plants herbs and water them, watching them grow quickly before its time to take them to Chef to include in his lunch menus.
By this simple activity the children are introduced to basic gardening that might become a lifelong skill and pleasure.
At Sunhill Day Nursery Peckham, we believe children thrive when nurseries and families work together. That’s why we keep parents involved in their child’s day through regular conversations at pick-up time and updates shared through our parent app.
Whether you’d like to discuss your child’s care, development or daily experiences, our team is always happy to help. By building strong relationships with families, we can create a consistent and supportive experience between nursery and home.
A safe environment is the foundation for everything we do. By maintaining high standards across all areas of nursery life, we create a place where children can learn, play and grow with confidence.
We follow robust policies and procedures that support the standards set by Ofsted and other relevant health, safety and safeguarding requirements. Our team also receives regular training to help ensure every child is cared for in a safe, secure and supportive environment.
Mealtimes are an important part of the day at our Peckham nursery, and our chef is very much part of nursery life. Children are encouraged to take an active role by laying the table, serving themselves and enjoying meals together.
Our menus change every three weeks, introducing children to a variety of tastes and textures while helping them develop confidence and independence at mealtimes.
Getting to know each child as an individual is an important part of life at Sunhill Day Nursery Peckham. Every child has a key person who takes time to understand their interests, routines and personality, while acting as the main point of contact for their family.
Your child’s key person will keep you updated on their day and be on hand to answer any questions you may have. As children move into new rooms, we provide settling sessions and support families through the transition, helping everyone become familiar with new routines, environments and relationships.
Our Next Stop School programme helps children and families prepare for the move to primary school. Through school activities, teacher meet and greets, and graduation celebrations, children can become familiar with what lies ahead while celebrating everything they have achieved during their time with us.
Alongside supporting children, we work closely with families through learning journey updates, parent evenings, one-to-one discussions and home link learning kits that help continue learning beyond the nursery day.
Children leaving for primary school in June, July, August and September will also receive a £30 Clarks voucher towards their first pair of school shoes as a thank you for being part of our nursery family.
All our nurseries follow the All Aboard Approach, our bespoke curriculum inspired by the Early Years Foundation Stage. Alongside this, each nursery offers activities and experiences shaped by its children and environment.
At Sunhill Day Nursery Peckham, our cookery and language enhancements give children opportunities to develop new skills, explore different cultures and build confidence through hands-on experiences beyond the core curriculum.
We aim to make nursery costs as clear and straightforward as possible. To support our community, food, enhancements and consumables are included within our fees, with no additional charges for families.
We also offer fully funded and part-funded sessions for eligible families.
View our Fee Schedule and Funding Guide for full details, or speak to our nursery manager to discuss availability and the options available for your family’s circumstances.
As a multi-cultural nursery, we follow the routines you have set at home, which helps your baby settle quickly and calmly.
The baby room has plenty of space, so once our babies begin to move, they enjoy exploring and developing quickly and confidently. Our babies’ communication skills start with babies signing and using their first words.
Once the babies are confident on their feet, they will move to the toddler room, where activities become more structured.
Toddler room is big, bright, and bold! Here our toddlers begin to become more independent and we watch and nurture their individual personalities as they come to the fore.
In our toddler rooms, we focus primarily on establishing the basis of the strong social-emotional skills that will carry the children through their time here and onwards.
We build trust, self-confidence, and independence and support the growing awareness of other children.
All activities are planned with the individual children’s needs taken into consideration, focusing on prime areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Having been introduced to languages and cookery from such an early age, our pre-school children are confident and capable with taking on different tasks.
We work closely with them on skills such as holding a pencil and forming their first words, reading, basic maths and science exploration.
“Here at Sunhill Peckham, we welcome each child as an individual and enjoying working with our parents and families to ensure that their interests and needs are continuously met. We pride ourselves on having a very diverse team, so we able to relate with people from many different backgrounds, religions, beliefs, orientations and identities. We have a very warm and welcoming atmosphere, which helps the children settle extremely well into our caring environment. We have a very large indoor space which makes up for the fact of not having a garden, however we go for community walks, local park visits and visit local landmarks twice a day. I am very confident and proud in my very hard-working team, who support me and the children in striving for success!”
Jamie Heath, Nursery Manager, Sunhill Day Nursery Peckham
Yes. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided throughout the day at our Peckham nursery. Our menus include a variety of freshly prepared meals and can be adapted to accommodate allergies, dietary requirements and special diets. We work closely with families to ensure every child can enjoy mealtimes safely and comfortably.
We help new children settle in by introducing them to nursery life at a pace that feels comfortable for them. Through settling-in sessions, familiar routines and support from their key carer, children quickly become familiar with their new environment and the people around them. Many families value our small, friendly setting, where children are supported to feel safe, secure and confident as they begin their nursery journey.
Yes. Families at our Peckham nursery may be eligible for government-funded childcare, including up to 30 hours of funded childcare for eligible working parents of children aged 9 months to 4 years. Funding eligibility and availability can vary, and our team is happy to explain the options available and answer any questions you may have.
School readiness at our nursery in Peckham is supported through our Next Stop School programme. Alongside developing confidence and independence, children are encouraged to build friendships, communicate effectively and become comfortable with everyday routines. Through a variety of learning experiences, community outings and group activities, children develop the social, emotional and practical skills they’ll use when they move on to school.
Children at our Peckham nursery enjoy a variety of activities designed to support their learning, development and wellbeing. Alongside arts and crafts, reading and sports sessions, children take part in Spanish lessons and regular outings within the local community, including visits to parks and the library. These experiences help children develop new skills, build confidence and learn about the world around them.
We believe some of the best learning happens through real-world experiences. By exploring the local community and experiencing new environments, children develop confidence, curiosity and a greater understanding of the world around them. These opportunities help children build practical life skills while encouraging them to learn through observation, exploration and discovery.
Peckham Rye Nursery supports children’s confidence and social development by providing a welcoming environment where they can build friendships, explore new experiences and learn alongside their peers. Through group activities, shared routines and everyday interactions, children develop communication skills, learn to work and play with others, and grow in confidence as they become more independent.
Sunhill Day Nursery Peckham provides full and part time care for children aged 0-5 years.
Sunhill Day Nursery Peckham is open Monday to Friday, 7:30am–6:30pm. all year round. Early start options are available—ask the nursery team for details.
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