Apples and Honey Nightingale
Apples and Honey Nightingale is the UK’s first intergenerational nursery and social enterprise, located within the grounds of Nightingale House. It offers day nursery places for children from birth to five, open 50 weeks a year from 7:30am to 6:30pm with an early close on Fridays for Shabbat. The nursery runs meaningful intergenerational activities bringing children together with elderly residents, fostering empathy and understanding. Families of all faiths are welcome, and the setting provides a private garden and playground where children can explore. Staff focus on nurturing each child’s individual talents through play‑based learning and community engagement.
Overall, reviews describe a unique nursery that blends excellent early years provision with a genuine commitment to intergenerational relationships.
Parents love the warm, inclusive community and the intergenerational experiences. They say children benefit from the strong sense of family and the opportunity to form bonds with the care home residents.
Some reviews note the slightly higher fees and limited availability due to small numbers.
The Wandsworth Family Information Service listing states that the nursery provides funded places for 3‑ and 4‑year-olds under both the universal 15‑hour and extended 30‑hour schemes, and notes that the nursery has wheelchair access, can cater for special dietary needs and offers cultural provision. Opening times are confirmed as 7:30am–6:30pm Monday to Friday, and the listing mentions a baby and toddler group running during term time.
Apples and Honey Nightingale is a Jewish nursery school that caters to the needs of children aged two and a half to five years old. They offer a fabulous day nursery in Balham and are the UK’s first intergenerational nursery in a care home. They also h…We are the UK’s first intergenerational nursery, and a social enterprise
Our first site began in Wimbledon in 1991, and maintains an Outstanding OFSTED rating. We opened within the grounds of Nightingale House in September 2017, enjoying a specially designed building, private gardens and playground area.
We pride ourselves in offering the best start to education for young children. Day nursery places are available 50 weeks of the year from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm (with an early close on Fridays for Shabbat).
The nursery is a welcoming space for both Jewish and non-Jewish children. We offer regular meaningful activities between nursery children and elderly care home residents.
We close during religious festivals, and keep to a shortened day on Fridays for Shabbat observance.
Our intergenerational Baby and Toddler Group at Nightingale House runs every Monday during term time from 10: am to 11:30 am. Led by early years teachers. To book your free place, email Judith@ApplesandHoneyNightingale.com today!
To find out more, or to register your interest, please email Welcome@ApplesandHoneyNightingale.comApples and Honey Nightingale is the UK’s first intergenerational nursery and social enterprise, located within the grounds of Nightingale House. It offers day nursery places for children from birth to five, open 50 weeks a year from 7:30am to 6:30pm with an early close on Fridays for Shabbat. The nursery runs meaningful intergenerational activities bringing children together with elderly residents, fostering empathy and understanding. Families of all faiths are welcome, and the setting provides a private garden and playground where children can explore. Staff focus on nurturing each child’s individual talents through play‑based learning and community engagement.