--- title: "Ladybird Nursery Anerley, London | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-anerley-se20-8nq-ey558461 description: "Ladybird Nursery Anerley in London — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos 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 # Ladybird Nursery Anerley Ofsted: Good (Aug 2021) · 4.8 (4 Google reviews) · 45 Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NQ · Bromley Number of places 44 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2021 Local authority Bromley ## About this day nursery Ladybird Nursery in Anerley, established in 1995, is located in a modernised Victorian house, less than a five-minute walk from Anerley and Penge West train stations. The day nursery operates across two floors, dedicating the first floor to preschoolers aged 3-5, while babies aged 3 months to 2 years and toddlers aged 2-3 years are cared for in separate rooms on the ground floor. It has a daily capacity for 45 children and has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted. Ladybird Anerley prioritises a secure and nurturing environment, equipped with air-conditioning, comprehensive CCTV, and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) with fully trained staff. The outdoor play area features a soft-play surface and various toys for year-round enjoyment, partly covered for all weather conditions. The day nursery provides an all-inclusive service covering meals, nappies, wipes, formula milk, and extracurricular activities. The facility is furnished with high-quality items from Community Playthings, emphasising a commitment to excellent resources. The nursery is part of the Ladybird Nurseries group, which emphasises a family-run ethos and aims to build trust and warmth with every family to help children thrive and reach their full potential, as expressed by Managing Director Eshan Bhatia. What it's like Children arrive enthusiastically at this welcoming nursery. Staff greet them warmly and engage them in interesting activities, showing caring relationships and knowing the children well. Children develop independence in preparation for future learning, and all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Family-run Ofsted rated Good All-inclusive service Outdoor play area Secure environment ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured monthly based on attendance of two to five days per week, with differing rates for standard, 15-hour, and 30-hour funded places. Extra charges apply for ad hoc sessions, early starts, late finishes, and consumables on fully funded hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A non-refundable application fee and a refundable deposit are required. - A 5% sibling discount is available. - Fees are due one month in advance and must be paid during sickness and holidays. - A minimum booking of two full days is required. - If only two days are booked, one must be a Monday or Friday. ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year (closed one week during Christmas). Early Start (7:30 AM - 8:00 AM) and Late Finish (6:00 PM - 6:30 PM) available subject to demand. Food All meals, nappies, wipes, formula milk, and extracurricular classes are included in fees. Water and cow's milk are provided for fully funded children, but parents must provide food from home. Age range 3 months to 5 years Session types Full Day, Half Day (Ad hoc) Staff Not specified Waitlist Not specified Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ladybird Nursery Anerley Last inspected 31 August 2021 · Tracey Murphy 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 effectively monitors the curriculum and supports staff in identifying and addressing learning gaps, utilising additional funding effectively. - Children are confident communicators, with staff expertly encouraging them to extend their speaking skills. - Children exhibit excellent concentration and positive attitudes to learning, with staff identifying their needs and using engaging activities. - Children are well-supported to develop a love of books through cosy reading areas and expressive story-telling. - Parents are delighted with the setting and highly value the staff's help in children's progress. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to better recognise and make more effective use of spontaneous opportunities to extend and deepen children's learning - 2 strengthen opportunities for older children to extend their understanding of wider maths language. Inspection #10194078 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50170488) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents and carers are delighted with the setting and express how much their children enjoy attending. > They speak highly of the staff and particularly value how much they have helped with the good progress children are making. > parents comment that the recent initiative of a parents' forum has enabled them to share their views regarding the nursery's improvement plan. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Staff work well with outside agencies. Additional funding is used effectively to provide the targeted resources and experiences some children require to thrive and develop. Outdoor space Older children work together developing ball skills in the garden. Staff do not extend learning to include quantity and weight as children are filling different sized pots in the garden. Staff complete daily checks to ensure the premises and outdoor area are safe and secure. ## Google Reviews of Ladybird Nursery Anerley 4.8 (4 Google reviews) Roberta 9 years ago Very good nursery, the teachers are very polite and helpful, the nursery is very clean, my son enjoyed the activities, trips to the farm, pet shop, Crystal Palace park. I will recommend Ladybird Nursery to anyone. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBMTVpT0pnEAE!2m1!1s0x48760169502a35db:0xc3d061e31bc03c05) Bambiixx99 Msp 8 years ago good area Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBMXVfdzlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48760169502a35db:0xc3d061e31bc03c05) Lucy Turner 5 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDME91YVpREAE!2m1!1s0x48760169502a35db:0xc3d061e31bc03c05) Efe Aguebor 11 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBd3JXRVd3EAE!2m1!1s0x48760169502a35db:0xc3d061e31bc03c05) Reviews from Google for Ladybird Nursery Anerley. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=14109885260602817541&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 31 August 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50170488) ## Frequently asked about Ladybird Nursery Anerley ### Which funded hours does Ladybird Nursery Anerley accept? ### What are the main strengths of Ladybird Nursery Anerley? ### How does Ladybird Nursery Anerley support children with SEND? ### What is the Ofsted rating of Ladybird Nursery Anerley? ### What type of early years setting is Ladybird Nursery Anerley? ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. 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