--- title: "Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool, London" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool-se9-6dq-ey290486 description: "Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool in London — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · 4.8 (6 Google reviews) · 5 Lionel Road, London, SE9 6DQ · Greenwich Number of places 71 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Greenwich ## About this early years setting Bright Horizons is a well-established childcare provider with over three decades of experience, operating more than 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK. Their core philosophy, the "Nurture Approach," focuses on fostering a child's holistic development, integrating both learning and emotional well-being to ensure children are healthy, happy, and reach their full potential. They emphasise creating an extraordinary, thriving, and supportive environment where dedicated practitioners provide fun and inspiring learning experiences. The company is committed to making the transition to nursery smooth for both children and parents, offering non-chargeable settling-in sessions up to six weeks before a child's start date. " This individualised approach ensures each child feels known, safe, and loved, providing a secure base for exploration, learning, and emotional expression. Bright Horizons also actively assists families in navigating childcare funding options, recognising the financial challenges many families face, and provides resources through their "Family Zone" for parents. Our ethos The nursery's "Nurture Approach" focuses on holistic child development, integrating learning and emotional well-being. They aim to create a supportive environment with fun, inspiring learning experiences, emphasising a child-led, individualised approach through a "Key Person" to ensure children feel safe and loved. What it's like Staff work closely with parents to help children to settle into activities and adjust to nursery routines. They provide warm cuddles and use comfort items for reassurance. Children are happy and their emotional well-being is effectively supported. Well-established childcare provider Nurture Approach curriculum Individualised settling-in sessions Support for childcare funding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/statutory-information/tax-strategy) ## Key facts Food Freshly prepared food and menus, with allergy management Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 12 December 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The manager has high expectations and works with senior leaders to regularly review and improve outcomes for children. - The manager identifies training that helps staff to understand how children learn best and supports them to implement communication programmes. - Staff provide well-sequenced learning opportunities that help children to develop skills for future learning. - Staff share their accurate assessments of children's learning with parents and work closely to address any emerging concerns. - Parents and carers speak very highly of the nursery and notice the very good progress that children make. Areas to develop - 1 extend the support for staff even further, so that they better understand how to adapt their teaching to meet the individual learning needs of children - 2 broaden opportunities for children to recognise their backgrounds and languages and to understand what makes them unique. Inspection #10309638 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50235253) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents and carers speak very highly of the nursery. > They notice the very good progress that children make. > Parents and carers value the use of technology to share information about their child's personal care and learning experiences. > Parents value the relationships that their children build with staff, including the nursery chef. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator completes accredited training to enhance her knowledge. Staff share their accurate assessments of children's learning with parents and discuss any emerging concerns about a child's development, contributing to a shared approach to identify and address possible gaps in learning. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool 4.8 (6 Google reviews) Sneha Prasad 5 years ago Very pleased with the nursery. The staff are extremely caring, communication between team members is seamless. My child is always happy even at the end of a long day at Eltham Green. The manager Sarah is great and very responsive to any requests. Very pleased overall Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLaGNLNjl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8a9a3cd086723:0xa72f80a65d07de12) Temi Olaleye 5 years ago Daughter is very happy, staff are kind and well experienced. Staff are genuine. Daughter eats well, has a range of activities and is developing really well. Her speech is really good for a two year old. Thank you. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLaGNiaVJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d8a9a3cd086723:0xa72f80a65d07de12) Endre Peterfi 9 years ago Excellent nursery! If you are looking for a place in your area look no further. They accept 0.5-4 year olds, have nice big and clean rooms, amazig carers and managers and a good location. Joe cooks the kids and staff great food from scratch every day and the staff do listen to your prefrences for your child. Registering early highly advisable to make sure you get it at the right time. Plenty of parking on the streets too for dropoff/pickups and also walking distance from two train stations. Only 2 weeks off a year and droppffs start from 7:45 and pickups until 18:30 which is great if you need to take a late train from work. Check them out! Endre Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBOVppb1BREAE!2m1!1s0x47d8a9a3cd086723:0xa72f80a65d07de12) Veaceslav Gradinaru a year ago Our son just finished his 2 yers and 8 months nursery journey…a really really amazing place with PROFESSIONAL staff and wonderful approach…our son learned a lot…special thanks to Kelly and Charlotte for support an help… Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIM3R2cDV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8a9a3cd086723:0xa72f80a65d07de12) Alegria Vieira 3 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoN3BlVjl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8a9a3cd086723:0xa72f80a65d07de12) Reviews from Google for Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=12046988980253089298&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2008 - October 2023 Good - January 2020 Outstanding - April 2013 Outstanding - October 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool ### How was Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool rated by Ofsted? ### What outdoor space does Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool have? ### What is notable about the staff team at Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool? ### Which funded childcare places are accepted at Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Brightsparks Day Nursery, Eltham London · SE9 5EQ 5.0(29 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brightsparks-day-nursery-eltham-se9-5eq-ey541795 - Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.2 mi ### Bubbles Nurseries London · SE9 6AE 4.7(17 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bubbles-nurseries-se9-6ae-ey494343 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Nursery On The Green London · SE9 5LB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-on-the-green-at-eltham-se9-5lb-ey287608 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Alpha Nursery (Eltham) London · SE9 6SN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/alpha-nursery-eltham-se9-6sn-2633234 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Owls Nursery School London · SE9 6PH 4.2(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/owls-nursery-school-se9-6ph-2657915 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Crafty Wizards Henwick London · SE9 6NZ 4.6(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/crafty-wizards-henwick-se9-6nz-2807801 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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The staff are extremely caring, communication between team members is seamless. My child is always happy even at the end of a long day at Eltham Green. The manager Sarah is great and very responsive to any requests. Very pleased overall", "datePublished": "2021-05-13T20:07:25.934070Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Temi Olaleye" }, "reviewBody": "Daughter is very happy, staff are kind and well experienced. Staff are genuine. Daughter eats well, has a range of activities and is developing really well. Her speech is really good for a two year old. Thank you.", "datePublished": "2021-05-13T20:56:13.081949Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Endre Peterfi" }, "reviewBody": "Excellent nursery! If you are looking for a place in your area look no further. They accept 0.5-4 year olds, have nice big and clean rooms, amazig carers and managers and a good location. Joe cooks the kids and staff great food from scratch every day and the staff do listen to your prefrences for your child.\nRegistering early highly advisable to make sure you get it at the right time. Plenty of parking on the streets too for dropoff/pickups and also walking distance from two train stations. Only 2 weeks off a year and droppffs start from 7:45 and pickups until 18:30 which is great if you need to take a late train from work.\n\nCheck them out!\nEndre", "datePublished": "2017-01-16T08:04:32.811Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Veaceslav Gradinaru" }, "reviewBody": "Our son just finished his 2 yers and 8 months nursery journey…a really really amazing place with PROFESSIONAL staff and wonderful approach…our son learned a lot…special thanks to Kelly and Charlotte for support an help…", "datePublished": "2024-09-05T11:29:20.995969Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Alegria Vieira" }, "datePublished": "2023-02-13T16:12:32.473069Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool-se9-6dq-ey290486#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "London", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=London" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool-se9-6dq-ey290486" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool-se9-6dq-ey290486#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How was Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool rated by Ofsted?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery is rated Good. 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