Nurseries in Forest Hill
Forest Hill (SE23 and SE26) lists 39 settings and 1,341 places. Of those, 23 are day nurseries and 14 are school nursery classes. Pre-schools: 1; independent schools with nursery provision: 1. Settings with Montessori in their name: 2.
Ofsted report cards in the area: 6, of which at least 4 areas Strong or Exceptional: 1. The older grades are Outstanding 2 and Good 14. Settings not yet inspected: 2.
Forest Hill and Sydenham are the two stations in the area data, both with rail and Overground services. Counting each setting's nearest station: Forest Hill (15), Honor Oak Park (10), Lower Sydenham (5) and Sydenham (5).
For next steps, read the method on the Lewisham highest-rated page and browse typical costs in the fee guide. Catford is a nearby alternative.
Forest Hill in numbers
39 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 23
- School nursery classes
- 14
- Independent schools (early years)
- 1
- Pre-schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 1,341
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 6
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 1
- 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
- 14
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 2
Every setting in Forest Hill
39 of 39 settings in Forest Hill
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsrill Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Adamsrill Primary School | SE26 | — | School inspection | Lower Sydenham 830 m900 m from centre |
| Bright Bees Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Bees Day Nursery and Preschool | SE23 | 48 places | Good | Honor Oak Park 550 m1.4 km from centre |
| Cherish Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Cherish Day Nursery | SE26 | 30 places | Good | Sydenham 460 m840 m from centre |
| Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-School | SE26 | 62 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Sydenham 650 m1.2 km from centre |
| Cottage DayDay nurseryOfsted report for Cottage Day | SE23 | 60 places | Good | Honor Oak Park 360 m2.1 km from centre |
| Creative Stars Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Creative Stars Day Nursery | SE23 | 21 places | Good | Forest Hill 510 m590 m from centre |
| Cuddly Bear Day Care LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd | SE26 | 109 places | Good | Sydenham 530 m510 m from centre |
| Cuddly Bear Day Care NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery | SE26 | 58 places | Good | Sydenham Hill 870 m1.1 km from centre |
| Dalmain Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Dalmain Primary School | SE23 | — | Early years: Good | Honor Oak Park 720 m1.2 km from centre |
| Eliot Bank Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Eliot Bank Primary School | SE26 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Forest Hill 630 m670 m from centre |
| Fairlawn Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Fairlawn Primary School | SE23 | — | School inspection | Honor Oak Park 800 m1.3 km from centre |
| Faith Montessori Nursery LtdDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Faith Montessori Nursery Ltd | SE23 | 144 places | Outstanding | Catford 660 m1.4 km from centre |
| Forest Hill Montessori NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Forest Hill Montessori Nursery | SE23 | 82 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Forest Hill 340 m810 m from centre |
| Haseltine Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Haseltine Primary School | SE26 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Lower Sydenham 440 m1.3 km from centre |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | SE23 | — | School inspection | Forest Hill 500 m340 m from centre |
| Kelvin Grove Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Kelvin Grove Primary School | SE26 | — | Early years: Good | Sydenham 800 m780 m from centre |
| Kilmorie Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Kilmorie Primary School | SE23 | — | Early years: Good | Forest Hill 910 m880 m from centre |
| Kindergarten Forest Hill LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd | SE23 | 24 places | Good | Forest Hill 640 m120 m from centre |
| Lammas Green at HornimanDay nurseryOfsted report for Lammas Green at Horniman | SE23 | 30 places | Good | Forest Hill 670 m1.2 km from centre |
| Lammas Green NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for Lammas Green Nursery | SE26 | 25 places | Good | Forest Hill 930 m910 m from centre |
| Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School | SE26 | 82 places | Not yet inspected | Lower Sydenham 450 m1.3 km from centre |
| Little Cubs Academy Honor OakDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Cubs Academy Honor Oak | SE23 | 66 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Honor Oak Park 280 m1.6 km from centre |
| Little Legs NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Legs Nursery | SE23 | 45 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Catford 930 m1.2 km from centre |
| Little Nest Day Nursery Forest HillDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Nest Day Nursery Forest Hill | SE23 | 39 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Forest Hill 310 m560 m from centre |
| Little Seedlings NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Seedlings Nursery | SE23 | 30 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Forest Hill 440 m720 m from centre |
| Little Village Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Village Nursery School | SE23 | 35 places | Good | Forest Hill 280 m450 m from centre |
| N Family Club Forest HillDay nurseryOfsted report for N Family Club Forest Hill | SE23 | 92 places | Good | Forest Hill 110 m630 m from centre |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School | SE26 | — | School inspection | Lower Sydenham 600 m1.2 km from centre |
| Perrymount Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Perrymount Primary School | SE23 | — | School inspection | Forest Hill 560 m390 m from centre |
| Pitta Patta Day Nursery 2 LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Pitta Patta Day Nursery 2 Ltd | SE23 | 39 places | Not yet inspected | Honor Oak Park 350 m1.5 km from centre |
| Pitta Patta Day Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Pitta Patta Day Nursery Limited | SE23 | 85 places | Outstanding | Catford 850 m1.3 km from centre |
| Praise Childcare Forest HillDay nurseryOfsted report for Praise Childcare Forest Hill | SE23 | 20 places | Good | Honor Oak Park 550 m1.3 km from centre |
| Rubadubs NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Rubadubs Nursery | SE23 | 66 places | Good | Forest Hill 160 m670 m from centre |
| Seedlings Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Seedlings Day Nursery | SE23 | 49 places | Good | Honor Oak Park 640 m1.2 km from centre |
| St George's CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St George's CofE Primary School | SE23 | — | Early years: strong | Forest Hill 80 m530 m from centre |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Michael's Church of England Primary School | SE26 | — | School inspection | Lower Sydenham 810 m890 m from centre |
| St William of York Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St William of York Catholic Primary School | SE23 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Honor Oak Park 800 m1.4 km from centre |
| Stillness Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Stillness Infant School | SE23 | — | Early years: strong | Honor Oak Park 440 m1.9 km from centre |
| Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDSTIndependent school (early years) | SE26 | — | School inspection | Sydenham 690 m1.2 km from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- SE23 26 settings
- SE26 13 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill | National Rail, Overground | 13 |
| Sydenham | National Rail, Overground | 5 |
Nurseries in Forest Hill: questions
How many nurseries are there in Forest Hill?
There are 39 settings across SE23 and SE26 with 1,341 places: 23 day nurseries, 14 school nursery classes, 1 pre-school and 1 independent school with nursery provision.
How are Forest Hill nurseries rated?
Settings with a new report card: 6, of which 4 or more areas rated Strong or Exceptional: 1. On the older scale, Outstanding 2 and Good 14; not yet inspected: 2. 'Expected standard' on a report card is the normal result.
Which stations are nearest to Forest Hill nurseries?
By nearest station: Forest Hill 15, Honor Oak Park 10, Lower Sydenham 5 and Sydenham 5.
Are there Montessori nurseries in Forest Hill?
Settings with Montessori in their name, based on names alone: 2. Confirm the approach with each one and read its latest Ofsted report before booking a visit.
How do I claim funded childcare in SE23 or SE26?
Working parents get a code from GOV.UK and give it to the nursery, which must hold it before the term starts. Two-year-old support runs through Lewisham's parent portal. Contact numbers are on free childcare in Lewisham.
