Nurseries in Eltham
Eltham (postcode district SE9) offers 40 early-years settings with 1,240 places: 23 day nurseries, 11 school nursery classes, 5 pre-schools and 1 independent school. Settings using Montessori in the name: 2.
For inspections, settings carrying a new Ofsted report card: 5, of which strong in 4 of 6 areas: 0. Counting older-style results gives Outstanding 2 and Good 20, while settings yet to be inspected number 1.
Station coverage is spread across several stops. The area list names Mottingham, Eltham and New Eltham, and by nearest station the counts are Eltham (16), Mottingham (8), New Eltham (7) and Kidbrooke (6).
The Greenwich highest-rated page is where to see how the settings rated Outstanding rank. Prices are in the Greenwich fees page. Nearby areas include Blackheath and Woolwich.
Eltham in numbers
40 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 23
- School nursery classes
- 11
- Pre-schools
- 5
- Independent schools (early years)
- 1
- Registered places
- 1,240
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 5
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 0
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 2
- Good
- 20
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 1
Every setting in Eltham
40 of 40 settings in Eltham
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Nursery (Eltham)Day nurseryOfsted report for Alpha Nursery (Eltham) | SE9 | 36 places | Good | Eltham 110 m1.3 km from centre |
| Bouncy Bees ChildcareDay nurseryOfsted report for Bouncy Bees Childcare | SE9 | 17 places | Good | Mottingham 550 m840 m from centre |
| Bright Blocks PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Bright Blocks Preschool | SE9 | 26 places | Good | Eltham 1.1 km770 m from centre |
| Bright Horizons Elizabeth Terrace Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Elizabeth Terrace Day Nursery and Preschool | SE9 | 51 places | Good | Eltham 640 m550 m from centre |
| Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool | SE9 | 71 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Eltham 850 m1.4 km from centre |
| Bright Horizons New Eltham Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons New Eltham Day Nursery and Preschool | SE9 | 132 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | New Eltham 740 m1.1 km from centre |
| Brightsparks Day Nursery, ElthamDay nurseryOfsted report for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Eltham | SE9 | 58 places | Good | Eltham 1.0 km1.3 km from centre |
| Bubbles NurseriesDay nurseryOfsted report for Bubbles Nurseries | SE9 | 45 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Kidbrooke 940 m1.7 km from centre |
| Crafty Wizards HenwickDay nurseryOfsted report for Crafty Wizards Henwick | SE9 | 41 places | Strong in 3 of 6 areas | Kidbrooke 1.0 km2.1 km from centre |
| Crafty Wizards Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Crafty Wizards Pre-School | SE9 | 40 places | Not yet inspected | New Eltham 890 m1.8 km from centre |
| Crafty Wizards Pre-school, Alderwood Children's CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Crafty Wizards Pre-school, Alderwood Children's Centre | SE9 | 30 places | Good | New Eltham 1.4 km2.2 km from centre |
| Crafty Wizards Pre-School, Avery Hill ParkDay nurseryOfsted report for Crafty Wizards Pre-School, Avery Hill Park | SE9 | 25 places | Good | Falconwood 1.0 km2.0 km from centre |
| Crafty Wizards World Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Crafty Wizards World Pre-School | SE9 | 28 places | Outstanding | Eltham 930 m870 m from centre |
| Deansfield Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Deansfield Primary School | SE9 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Eltham 1.0 km1.9 km from centre |
| Ealdham Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Ealdham Primary School | SE9 | — | Early years: expected | Kidbrooke 780 m1.9 km from centre |
| Eltham Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Eltham Church of England Primary School | SE9 | — | Early years: Good | Eltham 570 m700 m from centre |
| Eltham Green NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Eltham Green Nursery | SE9 | 30 places | Good | Falconwood 1.3 km2.1 km from centre |
| Fennies ElthamDay nurseryOfsted report for Fennies Eltham | SE9 | 75 places | Good | Eltham 580 m1.1 km from centre |
| Gordon Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Gordon Primary School | SE9 | — | Early years: Good | Eltham 340 m1.5 km from centre |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment UnitSchool nursery classOfsted report for Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit | SE9 | — | Early years: expected | Mottingham 1.0 km1.4 km from centre |
| Haimo Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Haimo Primary School | SE9 | — | Early years: Good | Eltham 740 m1.5 km from centre |
| Henwick Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Henwick Primary School | SE9 | — | Early years: Good | Kidbrooke 1.0 km2.1 km from centre |
| Little Goblins PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Little Goblins Preschool | SE9 | 22 places | Good | Mottingham 890 m1.0 km from centre |
| Lollipops Bramble HouseDay nurseryOfsted report for Lollipops Bramble House | SE9 | 48 places | Good | New Eltham 220 m1.4 km from centre |
| Middle Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Middle Park Primary School | SE9 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Mottingham 0.9 km1.2 km from centre |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery ElthamDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Eltham | SE9 | 59 places | Good | Falconwood 1.1 km2.1 km from centre |
| Montbelle Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Montbelle Primary School | SE9 | — | School inspection | New Eltham 1.3 km2.0 km from centre |
| Nesbit NippersPre-schoolOfsted report for Nesbit Nippers | SE9 | 20 places | Good | Kidbrooke 830 m2.0 km from centre |
| Owls Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Owls Nursery School | SE9 | 44 places | Good | Eltham 690 m1.8 km from centre |
| Playwell Pre SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Playwell Pre School | SE9 | 35 places | Good | Eltham 620 m1.1 km from centre |
| Royal Eltham Pre - SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Royal Eltham Pre - School | SE9 | 32 places | Outstanding | Eltham 760 m1.8 km from centre |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Mary's Catholic Primary School | SE9 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Eltham 840 m1.1 km from centre |
| St Olave's Prep SchoolIndependent school (early years) | SE9 | — | School inspection | New Eltham 390 m1.3 km from centre |
| Sunflower Montessori Nursery SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Sunflower Montessori Nursery School | SE9 | 50 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Mottingham 620 m1.2 km from centre |
| Sunny Kids - St AndrewsPre-schoolOfsted report for Sunny Kids - St Andrews | SE9 | 35 places | Good | Mottingham 400 m1.0 km from centre |
| The Nursery on the Green at ElthamDay nurseryOfsted report for The Nursery on the Green at Eltham | SE9 | 58 places | Good | Kidbrooke 1.1 km1.7 km from centre |
| Treetops Mottingham DayDay nurseryOfsted report for Treetops Mottingham Day | SE9 | 50 places | Good | Mottingham 300 m920 m from centre |
| Vista Field NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Vista Field Nursery | SE9 | 52 places | Good | Mottingham 1.0 km1.1 km from centre |
| Willow Park Montessori Day NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Willow Park Montessori Day Nursery | SE9 | 30 places | Good | Eltham 710 m1.3 km from centre |
| Wyborne Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Wyborne Primary School | SE9 | — | School inspection | New Eltham 210 m1.2 km from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- SE9 40 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Eltham | National Rail | 10 |
| Mottingham | National Rail | 4 |
| New Eltham | National Rail | 4 |
Nurseries in Eltham: questions
How many nurseries are in Eltham?
SE9 has 40 settings and 1,240 places, of which 23 are day nurseries and 11 are school nursery classes.
What are the Ofsted ratings of nurseries in Eltham?
Settings with a new report card: 5, of which strong in 4 of 6 areas: 0. On Ofsted's earlier grading scale, Outstanding 2 and Good 20; not yet inspected: 1.
Which stations are nearest to Eltham nurseries?
By nearest station: Eltham 16, Mottingham 8, New Eltham 7 and Kidbrooke 6.
Are there Montessori nurseries in Eltham?
Settings using Montessori in their name: 2. See Greenwich Montessori nurseries.
Do I apply to the council for funded hours in Eltham?
Only for two-year-old support, which Royal Greenwich handles as Together for Twos. Working-parent hours use a GOV.UK code, re-confirmed every 3 months, and 3 and 4-year-old hours are arranged with your provider. See Greenwich funding.
