--- title: "130 Day Nurseries in Lewisham, 7 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" description: "Compare 130 day nurseries in Lewisham: 7 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.5★ from 1,557 parent reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Lewisham are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Lewisham?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Lewisham?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Lewisham take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) [Home](/) › [Nurseries](/nurseries) › [London](/nurseries/london) › Lewisham # Find a Nursery in Lewisham **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 - Outstanding 7 - Good 87 - Requires improvement 3 - Inadequate 2 31 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 12 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Lewisham - [The Working Mums Club](/nursery/the-working-mums-club-se8-3ph-2871230) · 4.8★ (17) - [Broadfields Day Nursery](/nursery/broadfields-day-nursery-se6-1ng-2841749) · 4.5★ (17) - [Maria Poppins](/nursery/maria-poppins-se13-7fr-2748745) · 5.0★ (13) ## Towns & areas in Lewisham ## All day nurseries in Lewisham - [5 Steps Community Nursery](/nursery/5-steps-community-nursery-se16-2rr) · LONDON - [Angelface Preschool](/nursery/angelface-preschool-br1-5qw-ey540304) · Bromley - [Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery](/nursery/barnes-wallis-community-day-nursery-se14-5ll-2507735) · London - [Base Zero Bellingham](/nursery/base-zero-bellingham-se6-3hb-ey493058) · London - [BeBright Bunnies](/nursery/bebright-bunnies-se14-5ty-2531044) · London - [Beckham Hill Nursery](/nursery/beckenham-hill-nursery-se6-3ah-2715462) · Beckenham - [Blackheath Montessori Centre](/nursery/blackheath-montessori-centre-se3-9lf-129010) · Blackheath - [Bloomers Day Nursery](/nursery/bloomers-day-nursery-se6-4pz-2536558) · London - [Bright Bees Day Nursery and Preschool](/nursery/bright-bees-day-nursery-and-preschool-se23-1jn-2525877) · London - [Bright Horizons Beacon Road Day Nursery](/nursery/bright-horizons-beacon-road-day-nursery-se13-6ed-ey280785) · London - [Bright Horizons Brockley Day Nursery and Preschool](/nursery/bright-horizons-brockley-day-nursery-and-preschool-se4-1xf-ey487116) · LONDON - [Bright Horizons Lewisham Day Nursery and Preschool](/nursery/bright-horizons-lewisham-day-nursery-and-preschool-se13-5ax-ey492676) · London - [Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool](/nursery/bright-horizons-maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool-se13-6he-ey231736) · London - [Bright Origin Nursery Lee High Road](/nursery/bright-origin-nursery-lee-high-road-se13-5pj-2830958) · London - [Bright Origin Nursery Preschool](/nursery/bright-origin-nursery-preschool-se12-8ra-ey501154) · London - [Broadfields Day Nursery](/nursery/broadfields-day-nursery-se6-1ng-2841749) · London - [Bubbly Nursery For Children With Special Needs](/nursery/bubbly-nursery-for-children-with-special-needs-se6-3jb-ey557715) · London - [Building Blocks Day Care Catford](/nursery/building-blocks-day-care-catford-se6-2qf-ey537028) · London - [Bunny Hop Day Nursery](/nursery/bunny-hop-day-nursery-se8-5tw-129016) · Deptford - [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lewisham](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-lewisham-se13-7sx-ey473394) · LONDON - [Chairbears Day Nursery](/nursery/chairbears-day-nursery-se8-4pa-ey474464) · London - [Cheeky Monkeys](/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-se4-1rd-ey471878) · LONDON - [Cherish Day Nursery](/nursery/cherish-day-nursery-se26-6pl-ey472011) · LONDON - [Cherubins Day Nursery](/nursery/cherubins-day-nursery-ltd-se13-7ht-ey431002) · LONDON - [Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-School](/nursery/cornerstone-day-nursery-pre-school-se26-5ep-ey494421) · London - [Cottage Day](/nursery/cottage-day-se23-1pl-ey446805) · LONDON - [Creative Stars Day Nursery](/nursery/creative-stars-day-nursery-se23-3yp-ey536904) · LONDON - [Cuddly Bear Day Care](/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-ltd-se26-4ee-ey453347) · LONDON - [Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery](/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-nursery-se26-6tt-2515308) · London - [Diadems Day Nursery](/nursery/diadems-day-nursery-se8-4ns-2556177) · London - [Emmy's Day Nursery](/nursery/emmy-s-day-nursery-se4-2sa-2855220) · LONDON - [Faith Montessori Nursery](/nursery/faith-montessori-nursery-ltd-se23-1de-ey278613) · LONDON - [First Step Daycare And Nursery](/nursery/first-step-daycare-and-nursery-ltd-se14-6ta-2743459) · Deptford - [Forest Hill Montessori Nursery](/nursery/forest-hill-montessori-nursery-se23-2df-2522421) · London - [Goldsmiths Community Nursery](/nursery/goldsmiths-community-nursery-se6-1qd-ey535958) · LONDON - [Goldsmiths SU Nursery](/nursery/goldsmiths-su-nursery-se14-6nw-129022) · London - [Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery](/nursery/grove-park-pre-school-and-day-nursery-se12-0ee-ey500945) · LONDON - [Happywoods Nursery (Lewisham)](/nursery/happywoods-nursery-lewisham-limited-se12-0re-ey370475) · London - [Hillyfields Day Nursery](/nursery/hillyfields-day-nursery-se4-2aj-ey282539) · LONDON - [Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School](/nursery/hither-green-nursery-and-pre-school-se13-5hn-2720568) · London - [Hodan Day Care](/nursery/hodan-day-care-se8-5pb-ey411352) · London - [Hol Educate and Childcare Lewisham](/nursery/hol-educate-and-childcare-lewisham-se13-6nz-2857560) · London - [Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school](/nursery/horizons-day-nursery-pre-school-se13-6qf-129012) · London - [Indo-Chinese Little Rainbow Day Nursery](/nursery/indo-chinese-little-rainbow-day-nursery-se8-5lw-ey359681) · LONDON - [Jubilee Nursery](/nursery/jubilee-nursery-se6-4sw-2544276) · London - [Just Little Kidz](/nursery/just-little-kidz-se13-7ft-2662867) · London - [Just Little Kidz Children's Centre](/nursery/just-little-kidz-children-s-centre-br1-5ep-ey557341) · Bromley - [Kiddies Arena](/nursery/kiddies-arena-se8-3pz-ey499561) · London - [Kids Nation](/nursery/kids-nation-se6-4as-2839505) · Catford - [Kids R Kids Day Nursery](/nursery/kids-r-kids-day-nursery-se6-3dd-2550827) · London - [Kindergarten Forest Hill](/nursery/kindergarten-forest-hill-se6-3hq-2578329) · London - [Kindergarten Forest Hill](/nursery/kindergarten-forest-hill-ltd-se23-2nr-ey456852) · London - [Kush Montessori](/nursery/kush-montessori-se8-3pr-ey501207) · London - [Ladybird Nursery Bromley](/nursery/ladybird-nursery-bromley-br1-5py-2860800) · Bromley - [Lammas Green at Horniman](/nursery/lammas-green-at-horniman-se23-3bp-2743048) · London - [Lammas Green at Twin Oaks](/nursery/lammas-green-at-twin-oaks-se8-5ae-2815688) · London - [Learn Log](/nursery/learn-log-se12-0js-2668779) · London - [Lewisham After School Club](/nursery/lewisham-after-school-club-se13-6aa-2793655) · LONDON - [LEYF - Playhouse Nursery & Pre-School](/nursery/playhouse-community-nursery-se14-6lu-ey487422) · London - [Little Acorns Day Nursery](/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-se6-4nb-2807354) · LONDON - [Little Blossom Day Nursery](/nursery/little-blossom-day-nursery-se6-1dg-ey370387) · LONDON - [Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School](/nursery/little-cherubs-nursery-pre-school-se26-5tb-2855748) · London - [Little Cubs Academy Honor Oak](/nursery/little-cubs-academy-honor-oak-se23-3np-2574630) · London - [Little Elms Daycare Catford](/nursery/little-elms-daycare-catford-se6-1bu-ey499880) · London - [Little Elms Daycare Lee](/nursery/little-elms-daycare-lee-se12-8nr-ey417692) · LONDON - [Little Elms Daycare Sydenham](/nursery/little-elms-daycare-sydenham-se6-4hd-ey440075) · LONDON - [Little Gems Day Nursery](/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-se14-6px-129035) · London - [Little Legs Nursery](/nursery/little-legs-nursery-se23-2ag-2820592) · LONDON - [Little Nest Nursery](/nursery/little-nest-nursery-ltd-se8-4eg-2819176) · London - [Little Pumpkins Nursery](/nursery/little-pumpkins-nursery-ltd-se12-9jh-ey316353) · London - [Little Rainbow Day Nursery](/nursery/little-rainbow-day-nursery-se6-1th-ey543271) · London - [Little Seedlings Nursery](/nursery/little-seedlings-nursery-se23-2ps-2778951) · London - [Little Stars Preschool Library](/nursery/little-stars-preschool-library-se12-0bx-2753081) · London - [Little Village Nursery School](/nursery/little-village-nursery-school-se23-2uj-2793516) · LONDON - [Littleelms@catford Green](/nursery/littleelms-catford-green-se6-4bs-2510407) · Catford - [Manor House Day Care](/nursery/manor-house-day-care-se13-5sy-ey550201) · London - [Manor House Day Care (Lochaber)](/nursery/manor-house-day-care-lochaber-se13-5ql-2608905) · Lewisham - [Manor House Day Care (St Margaret's)](/nursery/manor-house-day-care-st-margaret-s-se13-5sq-2667305) · Lewisham - [Maria Poppins](/nursery/maria-poppins-se13-7fr-2748745) · London - [Marvels Lane Pre-School](/nursery/marvels-lane-pre-school-se9-4hg-129101) · Mottingham - [Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori](/nursery/mindful-nurseries-catford-montessori-se6-2ts-2780933) · London - [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-catford-se6-2ts-ey491164) · London - [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-hither-green-se13-5ra-2708816) · London - [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-lee-park-se13-5sr-2860675) · London - [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-new-cross-se14-5jn-ey556683) · London - [Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School](/nursery/moonlight-nursery-and-pre-school-se6-1hp-2821206) · London - [Muddy Puddle Nursery](/nursery/muddy-puddle-nursery-se6-2bx-2625641) · London - [Munchkin Sports Sydenham High Holiday Camp](/nursery/munchkin-sports-sydenham-high-holiday-camp-se26-6bl-2851824) · LONDON - [My Childcare and Me](/nursery/my-childcare-and-me-se3-0bu-2629656) · Blackheath - [N Family Club Blackheath](/nursery/n-family-club-blackheath-se3-0at-2868862) · London - [N Family Club Forest Hill](/nursery/n-family-club-forest-hill-se23-3lw-2810048) · Forest Hill - [New Cross Community Nursery](/nursery/new-cross-community-nursery-se14-6qq-ey488926) · LONDON - [Newstead Road Pre-School](/nursery/newstead-road-pre-school-se12-0su-129103) · LONDON - [Nma's Playground Nursery](/nursery/nma-s-playground-nursery-se6-4as-2821429) · London - [Northover Fruit Tree Day Nursery](/nursery/northover-fruit-tree-day-nursery-br1-5jr-ey490282) · Bromley - [Oak and Wren Day Nursery](/nursery/oak-and-wren-day-nursery-se12-0la-2791230) · London - [Oak Hill Community Nursery](/nursery/oak-hill-community-nursery-se4-2nx-ey339760) · London - [Oak Tree Day Nursery](/nursery/oak-tree-day-nursery-se6-2tp-ey555574) · London - [Omega Sportz](/nursery/omega-sportz-ltd-se8-4dx-2669660) · London - [Pavilion Nursery (Catford)](/nursery/pavilion-nursery-catford-limited-se6-2lq-ey464237) · Catford - [Pitta Patta Day Nursery 2](/nursery/pitta-patta-day-nursery-2-ltd-se23-1dl-2790163) · London - [Praise Childcare Forest Hill](/nursery/praise-childcare-forest-hill-se23-1eg-2516424) · London - [Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham](/nursery/purple-jay-nursery-lewisham-se8-4qb-2699060) · London - [Raising Generations Day Nursery](/nursery/raising-generations-day-nursery-ltd-se8-5nx-ey487910) · LONDON - [Ready Set Learn Nursery](/nursery/ready-set-learn-nursery-se23-2ud-2806974) · LONDON - [Rubadubs Nursery](/nursery/rubadubs-nursery-se23-3ep-ey490615) · London - [Rushey Green Nursery](/nursery/rushey-green-nursery-limited-se6-4as-2665922) · London - [Sancroft Lego Club](/nursery/sancroft-lego-club-se8-4rj-2743454) · London - [Sankofa Day Nursery](/nursery/sankofa-day-nursery-se15-1nr-2677428) · London - [Scallywags II Day Nursery](/nursery/scallywags-ii-day-nursery-se13-7nl-ey484500) · LONDON - [Seedlings Day Nursery](/nursery/seedlings-day-nursery-se23-1bb-ey287094) · London - [Sommerville Day Nursery](/nursery/sommerville-day-nursery-se13-6dq-ey482600) · LONDON - [Step by Step Day Nursery](/nursery/step-by-step-day-nursery-se13-6py-129055) · Lewisham - [Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery](/nursery/stepping-stones-montessori-nursery-ltd-se14-5tw-129056) · LONDON - [Strong Tower Day Nursery](/nursery/strong-tower-day-nursery-se8-4ss-2871176) · LONDON - [Sunrise Community Nurseries](/nursery/sunrise-community-nurseries-se4-2lw-ey472145) · London - [Sydenham After School Club](/nursery/sydenham-after-school-club-se26-5ua-2854827) · London - [Tas Nursery](/nursery/tas-nursery-se13-6tj-2753763) · London - [The Ark Children Centre](/nursery/the-ark-children-centre-se8-5rb-ey492926) · Deptford - [The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School](/nursery/the-dulwich-day-nursery-pre-school-se6-4lp-2646441) · London - [The Nurtury Day Nursery & Preschool](/nursery/the-nurtury-day-nursery-preschool-se6-2uf-2673785) · LONDON - [The Old Station Nursery - Tressillian Road](/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-tressillian-road-se4-1ya-129017) · London - [The Park Nursery](/nursery/the-park-nursery-se13-6rn-2539607) · London - [The Village Montessori](/nursery/the-village-montessori-se13-5bu-ey348344) · London - [The Working Mums Club](/nursery/the-working-mums-club-se8-3ph-2871230) · London - [Treasured Kids Preschool and Afterschool Club](/nursery/treasured-kids-preschool-and-afterschool-club-se14-5dj-2796493) · London - [Umbrella House Day Nursery](/nursery/umbrella-house-day-nursery-se6-3tt-2683470) · London - [Young And Smart Nursery](/nursery/young-and-smart-nursery-se13-5ag-ey547144) · London - [Zaitoon Nursery](/nursery/zaitoon-nursery-se13-6nz-2571542) · London - [Zeeba - Chantrelle](/nursery/zeeba-chantrelle-se8-5fa-2832538) · London ## 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. [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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