Safe Haven Nursery and Learning Centre

A sensory room, a garden and a sleep room give Safe Haven Nursery and Learning Centre a practical identity beyond its three age-banded rooms. This Bermondsey nursery accepts children from birth to five, with spaces and activities organised around their stage of development.

No Ofsted inspection has been published for this setting yet. The appeal for families therefore rests on the care arrangements, learning spaces and attendance options rather than an inspection judgement.

Rooms and Ages

Daisy Room accommodates babies aged birth to 18 months, with sensory experiences and gentle stimulation; Lily Room covers 18 months to three years, emphasising creative play, social interaction and growing independence; Blossom Room serves three- to five-year-olds, combining play with early literacy and numeracy.

Small furniture and low sinks and toilets give children opportunities to manage everyday tasks themselves. Alongside the classrooms, a sensory room provides another space for exploration, while the garden supports daily outdoor activity.

Learning and Activities

The curriculum follows the EYFS, combining structured learning with free play. In everyday terms, children have opportunities to explore independently as well as take part in shared activities.

The daily routine includes storytelling, songs and group conversation, followed by garden play and later painting or water play. International Day celebrates cultural diversity, while the annual Sports Day adds an organised active event to the calendar. These give families concrete examples of how learning extends beyond classroom activities.

Children settle with their key person at breakfast. Later, the routine makes space for sleep in the sleep room or quieter activities according to age and need, rather than expecting every child to follow the same rest pattern.

Parents can discuss progress with the key person and manager, with regular updates and resources for learning at home. The registration form also gathers information about comforters, interests, medical needs and additional support, giving families a structured opportunity to explain what matters to their child.

Freshly prepared meals use fresh ingredients, and the nursery accommodates dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences. Parents supply their child’s sun cream, nappy cream and other creams or lotions.

Sessions and Attendance

The address is 3-5 Bombay Street, Bermondsey, London, SE16 3UX. Opening hours are 7am to 7pm on weekdays, with bank-holiday and Christmas-to-New-Year closures.

Booking options include days from 7am to 7pm or 8am to 6pm, mornings from either 7am or 8am until 1pm, and afternoons from 1pm until either 6pm or 7pm. This gives parents choices around both the start and end of their working day. Enquiries can be made by telephone or through the contact form.

Funding and Paid Extras

Funded childcare is offered to eligible children: 15 funded hours are arranged as two half days across the year, while 30 funded hours can cover four half days or two full days across the year. Families complete the Southwark Free Entitlements Parent Funding Agreement for the nursery to claim funding on their behalf.

Private childcare is also offered. Current prices come in the nursery’s written quotation; the fees and funding page sets out the funded attendance patterns. Registration carries a non-refundable charge, and accepting an offer requires a deposit and completed acceptance paperwork within five calendar days.

• Funded attendance and extras. Funding is organised into half-day or full-day blocks across the year. How are meals and consumables charged within your chosen funded pattern?
• Settling and rest. A key person and sleep room are part of the daily routine. On a tour, ask how settling visits and sleep arrangements would work for your child.
• Contract flexibility. The terms require three months’ written notice to end the contract or change services, alongside a one-month minimum for permanent session changes. Clarify how those provisions apply before committing.

Safe Haven suits families seeking morning sessions, afternoon sessions or full-day attendance, with age-banded rooms and a daily routine that includes outdoor play and rest. Its practical arrangements give parents useful points to assess. The contract terms and funded booking blocks deserve close attention when deciding whether the pattern fits family life.