Nurseries in Lewisham Town
Lewisham town centre (SE13) has 30 settings and 1,257 places. The mix is 22 day nurseries, 5 school nursery classes and 3 pre-schools. Settings with Montessori in their name: 1.
On the new report cards, settings with one number 6, including 2 with Strong or Exceptional marks in at least 4 areas (safeguarding not met: 0). On the older scale the count is 1 Outstanding and 17 Good, and settings not yet inspected number 1. The two grading systems are not equivalent, so we never convert one into the other.
Settings by nearest station include Hither Green (14), Ladywell (6), Lewisham (6) and Blackheath (2). Lewisham station has rail and DLR services, and Elverson Road (DLR) and St Johns are also in the area's station list.
Our Lewisham highest-rated page lists the qualifying settings in full, and the fee guide covers prices. Deptford and Catford are close by.
Lewisham Town in numbers
30 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 22
- School nursery classes
- 5
- Pre-schools
- 3
- Registered places
- 1,257
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 6
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 2
- 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
- 1
- Good
- 17
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 1
Every setting in Lewisham Town
30 of 30 settings in Lewisham Town
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Beacon Road Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Beacon Road Day Nursery | SE13 | 48 places | Good | Hither Green 220 m1.0 km from centre |
| Bright Horizons Lewisham Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Lewisham Day Nursery and Preschool | SE13 | 57 places | Good | Lewisham 560 m480 m from centre |
| Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool | SE13 | 74 places | Good | Hither Green 120 m1.0 km from centre |
| Bright Kiddies Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Bright Kiddies Pre-School | SE13 | 20 places | Good | Ladywell 740 m1.0 km from centre |
| Bright Origin Nursery Lee High RoadDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Origin Nursery Lee High Road | SE13 | 33 places | Strong in 2 of 6 areas | Hither Green 850 m1.0 km from centre |
| Brindishe Green SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Brindishe Green School | SE13 | — | Early years: Good | Hither Green 320 m1.0 km from centre |
| Brindishe Manor SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Brindishe Manor School | SE13 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Hither Green 170 m1.1 km from centre |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery at LewishamDay nurseryOfsted report for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lewisham | SE13 | 66 places | Good | St Johns 190 m1.2 km from centre |
| Cherubins Day Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Cherubins Day Nursery Ltd | SE13 | 125 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Ladywell 380 m1.1 km from centre |
| Hither Green Nursery and Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School | SE13 | 47 places | Good | Hither Green 740 m360 m from centre |
| Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-schoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school | SE13 | 35 places | Outstanding | Hither Green 580 m640 m from centre |
| Just Little KidzDay nurseryOfsted report for Just Little Kidz | SE13 | 35 places | Good | Lewisham 130 m620 m from centre |
| Little Learners PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Little Learners Preschool | SE13 | 25 places | Good | Hither Green 870 m770 m from centre |
| Manor House Day CareDay nurseryOfsted report for Manor House Day Care | SE13 | 68 places | Good | Hither Green 730 m1.0 km from centre |
| Manor House Day Care (Lochaber)Day nurseryOfsted report for Manor House Day Care (Lochaber) | SE13 | 12 places | Good | Hither Green 580 m890 m from centre |
| Manor House Day Care (St Margaret's)Day nurseryOfsted report for Manor House Day Care (St Margaret's) | SE13 | 30 places | Good | Blackheath 670 m1.0 km from centre |
| Maria PoppinsDay nurseryOfsted report for Maria Poppins | SE13 | 42 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Lewisham 230 m700 m from centre |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither GreenDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green | SE13 | 115 places | Good | Hither Green 330 m920 m from centre |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee ParkDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park | SE13 | 92 places | Not yet inspected | Hither Green 810 m1.1 km from centre |
| Prendergast Vale SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Prendergast Vale School | SE13 | — | No inspection in our data | Lewisham 260 m620 m from centre |
| Scallywags II Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Scallywags II Day Nursery | SE13 | 36 places | Good | Elverson Road 210 m1.1 km from centre |
| Sommerville Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Sommerville Day Nursery | SE13 | 45 places | Good | Ladywell 600 m220 m from centre |
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School | SE13 | — | Early years: strong | Ladywell 290 m640 m from centre |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Saviour's Catholic Primary School | SE13 | — | Early years: Good | Lewisham 640 m60 m from centre |
| Step by Step Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Step by Step Day Nursery | SE13 | 54 places | Good | Ladywell 640 m610 m from centre |
| The Park NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Park Nursery | SE13 | 56 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Hither Green 410 m1.1 km from centre |
| The Village MontessoriDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for The Village Montessori | SE13 | 24 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Blackheath 640 m950 m from centre |
| Tiny Tiggs PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Tiny Tiggs Preschool | SE13 | 25 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Hither Green 250 m1.3 km from centre |
| Young And Smart NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Young And Smart Nursery | SE13 | 53 places | Good | Lewisham 370 m550 m from centre |
| Zaitoon NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Zaitoon Nursery | SE13 | 40 places | Good | Ladywell 570 m1.1 km from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- SE13 30 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Hither Green | National Rail | 12 |
| Lewisham | National Rail, DLR | 8 |
| Ladywell | National Rail | 7 |
| Elverson Road | DLR | 6 |
| St Johns | National Rail | 5 |
| Blackheath | National Rail | 2 |
Nurseries in Lewisham Town: questions
How many nurseries are there in Lewisham town centre?
We list 30 settings in SE13: 22 day nurseries, 5 school nursery classes and 3 pre-schools. Together they offer 1,257 places, and settings not yet inspected number 1.
How many nurseries here have the new report cards?
Settings with a report card: 6. Settings with Strong or Exceptional grades in 4 or more areas: 2 (safeguarding not met: 0). The older scale gives 1 Outstanding and 17 Good.
Which stations are nearest to Lewisham town nurseries?
Settings by nearest station include Hither Green (14), Ladywell (6), Lewisham (6) and Blackheath (2). Lewisham has rail and DLR services, and Elverson Road is also on the DLR.
Is there a Montessori nursery in Lewisham town?
Settings in SE13 with Montessori in their name, going by names alone: 1. Ask the nursery about its practice, staffing and most recent Ofsted result.
What funded hours can I get in SE13?
All 3 and 4-year-olds can claim 15 hours without applying to the council. Eligible working parents apply on GOV.UK, and families who may qualify on wider grounds can use the council's extended-criteria form for 2-year-olds. Everything is on free childcare in Lewisham.
