N Family Club, Camberwell

A former Victorian police station gives this Camberwell nursery an unusual home: a Grade II listed building with seven playrooms and a mature garden. N Family Club, Camberwell takes children aged 15 to 60 months at 9 Wren Road, London, SE5 8QS.

No Ofsted inspection has been published for this setting yet. The practical offer includes on-site cooking, a dedicated atelier and outdoor space for climbing and messy play.

The seven playrooms accommodate babies, toddlers and preschool children. A separate atelier provides space for N Extras, additional activities included in private fees and itemised within the funded-hours charge structure. That gives creative activities a space beyond the main playrooms.

EYFS provides the required early-years framework, covering children's learning and development through play and everyday experiences. Alongside it, the branch uses the group-wide N curriculum and includes Forest School-inspired learning, an outdoor approach centred on exploring the natural world.

The mature garden supplies concrete opportunities for outdoor play: climbing equipment for physical activity, plus a mud kitchen within the messy play area. These offer different ways to use the garden, from movement to hands-on exploration.

Meals are cooked at the nursery, making food preparation part of the on-site operation. Private fees cover food, drinks and consumables, so families do not pay separate charges for those categories during private attendance.

N Café provides coffee, tea and snacks for parents, with space to meet other nursery families. It gives the adult side of nursery life a physical meeting point, alongside the children's play spaces.

Sessions and Attendance

The standard day runs from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. An extended day from 7am to 7pm is also offered, subject to availability. The minimum plan is three full days each week, including either Monday or Friday; families therefore need a regular weekly commitment rather than an occasional session arrangement.

Attendance spans 51 weeks. Bank holidays, public holidays and INSET closures remain payable within the monthly plan. Extra ad hoc days can be purchased subject to availability, with bookings made no more than two weeks ahead.

Enquiries go to the Camberwell team on 020 3375 2991. The address is 9 Wren Road, Camberwell, SE5 8QS.

Funding and Paid Extras

The 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement and 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement are offered, subject to eligibility. Funding is stretched across 51 weeks rather than confined to term time.

Private attendance includes meals, drinks, activities and non-food consumables. During funded hours, food and consumables have separate charge categories, with charges varying by age band; the youngest funded fee band carries no additional charge for these items. Families receiving funding can opt out of additional charges. Current prices come in the nursery's written quotation.

A waiting-list registration payment becomes a non-refundable joining charge when a place is accepted. A separate place acceptance payment is credited against the final invoice.

• Weekly commitment. The minimum is three full days, including Monday or Friday. Consider whether that fits your working week before choosing a plan.
• Funded extras. Charges differ between funded age bands, while private days are all-inclusive. Review the itemised quotation and any opt-out arrangements together.
• Youngest children's routines. For a child starting at 15 months, ask during a tour how settling, sleep and key-person contact will work in their playroom.

This branch suits families seeking standard days or extended days across the year, with at least three days of attendance. Its recognisable features are the converted police station, dedicated atelier and mature garden. The decision rests on whether those spaces and the weekly commitment fit your child and family.