We welcome children to Dalmain's Nursery from 3 years old. We accept September, January and April new starters, depending on when your child turns 3.

We offer 15 hour / 30 hour Government Funded places or self-funded places.

Our Nursery is open 8:45am - 3:15pm and we work closely with outstanding local childminders who can offer wrap around care from 8am-5pm.

Please contact our School Office for more information. 

"When we first visited Dalmain nursery it immediately felt like a welcoming and inclusive environment in which children could explore and learn. They seem to have struck the fine balance between the freedom of creative (often messy!) child-led play and structured learning. The activities offered are stimulating, imaginative and varied daily, along with the artistic creations that come home at the end of the day! We feel that the seed of the love of reading (an ideal which permeates the whole school) is well planted in nursery. Dalmain nursery offers an holistic approach to learning, including supporting life skills and respectful behaviour as well as knowledge, making the children confident,  well-rounded individuals on their journey towards reception. And the added icing on the cake is a music lesson with Miss Jackson every week, art with Mr. Roberts and Forest School."

“Our daughter absolutely loves Dalmain’s Nursery. It is her favourite place! We can see what a nurturing environment the nursery is. The staff always have so much energy, and show such genuine warmth and care for each of the children, it really is heart-warming to see. As parents, we couldn’t hope for any more in a nursery and feel so happy leaving our daughter in Dalmain Nursery’s care every day.” 

"My youngest son joined Dalmain Nursery in September and he absolutely loves it. The staff are experienced and nurturing and their child centred learning style really suits him. I feel so fortunate that my son is in this safe and nourishing setting, giving him the best start. I only wish my eldest son had gone to Dalmain Nursery."

“Both of my children went to Dalmain’s Nursery and loved it from day one. The children are treated as individuals, and there is an excellent balance between helping them learn and develop, and keeping them safe and loved. The outside space is fun and varied, and the inside space is too, whether it's being a classroom, a grotto, a dance party, a shop, a science lab, a greenhouse, a paint studio, a library or a spaceship. I would recommend it without question.” 

Please see below for information about starting in Dalmain Nursery in September 2025 or January / April 2026. Before your child starts Nursery they need to be toilet trained and out of nappies and trainer pants.

Please click the below link for information relating to 30 hour entitlement:
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

Or contact us at attendance@dalmain.lewisham.sch.uk for more information.