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4.5★ average from 1,551 parent reviews on Google

We track 130 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Lewisham. At their latest inspection: 7 rated Outstanding, 87 rated Good, 3 currently Requires Improvement, 2 judged Inadequate — 95% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 12 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 1,557 Google reviews across 98 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 74 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 57 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Lewisham at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Lewisham.

130
Ofsted-registered nurseries
95%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
1,557 parent reviews
74
Accept funded hours
57
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding7
  • Good87
  • Requires improvement3
  • Inadequate2

31 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 12 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many day nurseries are there in Lewisham?
    We list 130 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Lewisham, 129 of which have a Lewisham address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
    Which nurseries near Lewisham are rated Outstanding?
    7 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Lewisham. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
    What do parents say about nurseries near Lewisham?
    Across 98 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Lewisham have left 1,557 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
    Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Lewisham?
    74 of the 130 nurseries in Lewisham (57%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
    Which nurseries near Lewisham take babies?
    57 settings in Lewisham are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.