Session types
Full-Year Places, Term-Time Only Places, Full Day Sessions, Half Day Sessions, Funded Sessions, Temporary / Ad-hoc Childcare
Blossoming Minds Daycare in Greenwich emerged from a former midwife's aspiration to deliver exceptional care and education for young children. This nursery prioritises a secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment, meticulously tailored to the individual developmental needs of each child.
They welcome children across three distinct age groups: babies from birth to two years in the Daffodil Room, toddlers aged two to three years in the Hibiscus Room, and preschoolers over three years in the Sunflower Room. Each room features age-appropriate facilities and activities designed to foster growth across physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and communication domains, preparing children effectively for school.
The nursery also boasts an encouraging Ofsted report, highlighting strong leadership, a broad curriculum that excels in communication and language development, and enthusiastic staff who ensure children are confident and physically active. Parents consistently commend the nursery for its warm atmosphere and dedication to incorporating children's home languages into learning.
What it's like
Staff warmly welcome children into an engaging environment where leaders are highly ambitious and set clear learning intentions. Children's behaviour is good, and they play cooperatively, developing strong friendships and showing concern for younger children. Staff encourage independence and promote children's self-esteem and resilience.
Funding accepted
Session types
Full-Year Places, Term-Time Only Places, Full Day Sessions, Half Day Sessions, Funded Sessions, Temporary / Ad-hoc Childcare
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 6:30pm, 51 weeks per year (closed last week of December, Bank Holidays, and 4 Inset days)
Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 24 April 2025
What it's like to attend
Staff warmly welcome children into an engaging environment where leaders are highly ambitious and set clear learning intentions. Children's behaviour is good, and they play cooperatively, developing strong friendships and showing concern for younger children. Staff encourage independence and promote children's self-esteem and resilience.
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Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of the setting.
They especially appreciate the way staff incorporate children's home languages into activities, for example all learning poetry in Mandarin or learning to count in Portuguese.
Parents comment on the excellent feedback they receive from staff.
They comment that staff notice the smaller new things their children achieve, as well as the bigger milestones.
Parents feel that their children are in a safe and nurturing environment.
Inclusion & environment
Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Staff swiftly identify children who may need additional support and work collaboratively with others to put this in place.
Children are physically active. They enjoying yoga and dance, as well as regular outings to the local park. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.
I'm so happy with my son’s experience here, He’s 2 and has absolutely thrived since starting . The nursery are always offering jam packed experiences for the children from trying out cooking to exploring local places . The staff are truly wonderful so friendly, approachable, and clearly passionate about what they do. It’s such a comfort as a parent to know he’s in such caring hands. The senior management team are equally lovely and always available to support, especially during those early, nerve wracking days of settling in.
Read on GoogleBoth my children attend blossoming minds day care and they joined this nursery setting 2 months ago, already they have settled in very quickly. The members of staff are good and excellent at giving feed back on the child’s development and areas of improving learning skills etc. I’m quite pleased with the choice of nursery and I recommend any parent to join their child/children at this nursery. The staff are trustworthy, regular outdoor trips to the library, the park and experimenting on outdoor activities which is very good for young children & toddlers learning development. The nursery have only been open since last year June and the ofsted at the moment is GOOD which I’m sure will eventually become OUTSTANDING.
Read on GoogleI recently started attending the 'Stay and Play' sessions at Blossoming Minds Daycare with my 4-month-old son, and I can't recommend this nursery highly enough to any parents looking to enroll their child from a young age. From the moment we walked in, I was really touched by the warmth and professionalism of the staff. They really make both parents and children feel welcome and supported, which made me feel incredibly reassured as a new parent. The nursery is beautifully organised, with dedicated rooms for different age groups. The baby room, in particular, looks amazing. Each week, the staff creates a new color-themed environment that my son absolutely loves. My son is loving the circle times and the bubbles. He enjoys 'singing' along with all the other children. The sessions are always fun, and it's a joy to see him being so engaged. The nursery is a fantastic place with a calm atmosphere and amazing staff who are passionate about what they do. I would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and professional environment for their child.
Read on GoogleThis new nursery has a really nice set up of different rooms for each age group. They have so many resources available and a real believer in messy play (yey)! My 2 year old daughter is on the shy side and has refused to go into another nursery setting before but has loved this one. Most poignantly, the staff are warm, kind and attentive and able to adapt their approach to my daughter to help her settle better. Over the summer (2024) the nursery held free stay and play sessions which really helped my daughter grow comfortable and confident about being there, and for me to feel reassured it’s the right place to leave her!. Its culture is so much more family like in its approach and suits us well. Some of their staff have Chinese (Cantonese and mandarin) skills which they are happy to teach my daughter- and this is really the cherry on the cake! We love this nursery so far and would recommend it to anyone especially for those children who need that extra care to settle. This nursery is a drive away for us but it’s worth the trip for the quality that we are getting. The staff are well trained and the manager (LJ) has an educational qualification and not a business background- and it really is obvious in the generous and excellent variety of play options and materials they provide. It’s certainly not like your average chain nursery with what feels like their interest is more about what is in your pocket. We look forward to going to the nursery at every instance !
Read on GoogleI completed my early years placement at Blossoming Minds during the first term of my Speech and Language Therapy Master's degree, and it was an outstanding experience! The staff are exceptionally attentive, ensuring that each child receives both individual focus and engagement while being actively included in group activities that foster social cohesion. The facility itself is thoughtfully laid out—bright, clean, and full of toys and books and learning resources. It's a space where children's development can truly thrive. I was particularly impressed by how the daycare integrates with the local community, with regular offsite activities such as visits to the park and library. As a future speech and language therapist, I truly value the holistic approach to child development practiced here. The staff are not only kind and nurturing but also demonstrate a deep understanding of early childhood development principles, ensuring that every child receives the best possible start in life. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this environment so early in my degree. It was clear from day one that Blossoming Minds is dedicated to supporting every child's potential and helping them grow in a safe, stimulating, and inclusive setting. Thank you so much to everyone at Blossoming Minds! I will truly miss you all and the wonderful, supportive atmosphere you create for both children and families.
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Most recent inspection
24 April 2025
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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