Ladybird Nursery Penge East

About this day nursery

Ladybird Nursery Penge, rated "Good" by Ofsted, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks a year. Located next to Penge East Railway Station in the former Station Master’s house, the nursery accommodates up to 22 children daily.

The facility is equipped with comprehensive CCTV, high-quality furniture from Community Playthings, and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) with fully trained staff. The ground floor houses preschoolers (3-5 years) and toddlers (2-3 years) in separate rooms, while babies (3 months to 2 years) are on the first floor.

The nursery boasts a playground to the side and rear, featuring various outdoor toys, exploratory elements, and planting areas. The nursery prides itself on igniting children's curiosity and investigative skills through high-quality natural resources and a broad curriculum that includes enrichment activities.

They foster strong relationships with parents to further enhance learning, aiming to deliver a strong foundation for life and encourage children to become independent and confident learners within a safe, stimulating, challenging, and imaginative setting.

Our ethos

The heart of Ladybird Nurseries is simple: we provide a genuine home-from-home environment. Run by the same family since 1995, we believe the best foundation for a child is built on trust, warmth, and decades of experience. Our family ethos is expressed through partnership — by working closely with every family, we create a secure, nurturing space that allows each child the confidence and opportunity to thrive and fulfil their unique potential.

What it's like

Children at Ladybird Nursery Penge East benefit from a safe and stimulating environment with a wide range of natural resources that spark their curiosity. Staff effectively support children's interests through engaging indoor and outdoor activities, such as sensory play for babies and letter-finding for older children. They observe children closely, valuing their ideas and home experiences to make learning meaningful and memorable.

Pricing & funding

Fees are billed monthly and vary based on the number of days attended and whether 15 or 30 hours of government funding are applied. A minimum booking of two full days is required, including a Monday or Friday if only booking two days. Additional charges apply for consumables on fully funded places.