--- title: "Kindergarten Forest Hill, London | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-forest-hill-ltd-se23-2nr-ey456852 description: "Kindergarten Forest Hill in London — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.6/5 from 10 reviews. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Kindergarten Forest Hill in London (SE23) Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 4.6 (10 Google reviews) · 50 Dacres Road, London, SE23 2NR · Lewisham Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Lewisham ## About this early years setting Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd caters to children between two and five years old, offering a bilingual German/English curriculum enriched with a robust Forest School programme. The nursery places equal importance on indoor and outdoor learning environments, fostering an inspiring atmosphere filled with carefully designed activities in their spacious group rooms and beautiful gardens. A free-flow approach between indoor and outdoor play is central to their philosophy. Children are encouraged to develop social skills, empathy, and respect through interactive play, fostering confidence and individual strengths. The curriculum incorporates the German language and culture in a playful manner. The nursery promotes healthy eating, with children bringing their own lunches, supplemented by light snacks of fruit, vegetables, and oat biscuits. They maintain a nut-free environment and are mindful of allergies. The annual calendar is structured around the four seasons and celebrates international holidays, including German traditions such as Easter egg painting, St. Martin’s Day lantern walks, and Christmas biscuit baking. The nursery aims to provide a secure and nurturing space where children can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace, with small group sizes and extensive outdoor facilities. Our ethos Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd's philosophy centres on a bilingual German/English curriculum and a robust Forest School programme, emphasising the equal importance of indoor and outdoor learning. A free-flow approach between these environments is key, encouraging social skills, empathy, respect, and confidence through interactive play. They aim to foster exploration, learning, and growth at each child's individual pace within a secure and nurturing setting. What it's like Children flourish in this welcoming and nurturing kindergarten, benefiting from a language-rich environment where they positively interact in both English and German. They quickly settle, remember to change their shoes, and children needing additional support are well-supported by their key person, promoting emotional security. Bilingual German/English Forest School Programme Emphasis on Outdoor Learning Nut-Free Environment Celebrates German Traditions ## Pricing & funding 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.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday: 8am-6pm (Forest Hill and Bellingham Green); Friday: closed (Forest Hill and Bellingham Green). Also listed as Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm (Kindergarten Forest Hill, London, E13). Food Children bring their own lunches; light snacks (fruit, vegetables, oat biscuits) provided. Nut-free. Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kindergarten Forest Hill Last inspected 24 March 2022 · Jane Morgan 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 - Children flourish in a welcoming and nurturing kindergarten with a language-rich environment. - Children who prefer to learn outdoors benefit from a curriculum full of opportunities to explore the natural world and take risk and challenge. - The manager has a clear vision for high-quality early education and high expectations for staff. - Effective safe recruitment and induction programmes ensure staff suitability and understanding of their roles and responsibilities, including safeguarding. - Successful strategies involve parents in their children's learning, using online systems to share assessments and progress. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop the already good-quality teaching, and to extend children's learning during the implementation of the curriculum to the highest level. Inspection #10138108 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182412) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who need additional support when they first arrive are supported to a high level by their key person. This further promotes a strong key-person approach and children's emotional security. Outdoor space Children who prefer to play and learn outdoors benefit from a curriculum full of opportunities to explore the natural world and take risk and challenge. Outdoors, children remember to water strawberry and rhubarb plants and carefully transport water from a water butt, showing care for their environment and living things. ## Google Reviews of Kindergarten Forest Hill 4.6 (10 Google reviews) Anna Prattenburg 6 years ago Wonderful, loving and caring place for your kids. The Teachers are really interested int he children, communicate well with the parents and do really great activities with the kids. I truly recommend it to anyone - German speaking or not. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQwclk3WEJBEAE!2m1!1s0x487603d433ab2dad:0x8f90aeb2ad751822) Isabel Payn 6 years ago This Kindergarten is truly special. Kids are not only looked after there, but they are cared for. Great team, offering a wide range of activities indoors as well as outdoors incl. trips to local woods. Both of our children thrived under their care. We can certainly recommend this kindergarten FH. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQwemVqVW5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487603d433ab2dad:0x8f90aeb2ad751822) M 4 years ago On that note, I heard from parents that you were chatting to them during pick up or drop off time and tried to get into the parents Whats App group. I should be grateful if you don’t try to hack into our little community. Best wishes, Kristine Kindergarten Forest Hill This is shockingly nasty. My new flatmate being proactive had approached for workmvthey said they needed. She had sent lovely message. However during call my friend who speaks German said she was very unfriendly. I think she didn't like fact a British person can actually speak German. I listened to call as all her calls are recorded. She then received this message after she asked one lady who said families crying out for help.bnow I think they are worried about losing places or she is unhinged. As this is a person who appears to have split personality. I'm posting on friends behalf.b Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxcnEtQmFnEAE!2m1!1s0x487603d433ab2dad:0x8f90aeb2ad751822) Antonia Huber 6 years ago The best place for your beloved child to thrive creatively and emotionally. Big inside space, great outside space and very well organised and motivated staff. Great programme with weekly trips to the library, forest and allotment nearby. Highly recommended. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNNbC0ydzVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487603d433ab2dad:0x8f90aeb2ad751822) Dominic Adamietz 7 years ago Fantastic nursery for German and English speaking children! Our daughter will miss the Kindergarten a lot! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNZdE5hOGFREAE!2m1!1s0x487603d433ab2dad:0x8f90aeb2ad751822) Reviews from Google for Kindergarten Forest Hill. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=10344960426507573282&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2015 - March 2022 Good - July 2015 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Kindergarten Forest Hill ### Does Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd have an Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees at Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd? ### What ages of children does Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd look after? ### How many places does Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd have? ### When is Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd open? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kindergarten Forest Hill. - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Cuddly Bear Day Care London · SE26 4EE 4.5(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-ltd-se26-4ee-ey453347 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Village Nursery School London · SE23 2UJ 4.7(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-village-nursery-school-se23-2uj-2793516 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Creative Stars Day Nursery London · SE23 3YP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/creative-stars-day-nursery-se23-3yp-ey536904 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.4 mi ### Ready Set Learn Nursery London · SE23 2UD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ready-set-learn-nursery-se23-2ud-2806974 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Cherish Day Nursery London · SE26 6PL 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cherish-day-nursery-se26-6pl-ey472011 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### N Family Club Forest Hill Forest Hill · SE23 3LW 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-forest-hill-se23-3lw-2810048 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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