Food
All meals provided are healthy, balanced, and nutritious, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and participating in the Eat Better Start Better scheme.
Young And Smart Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
Number of places
53 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Lewisham
About this day nursery
Young & Smart Nursery in Lewisham prioritises the well-being and happiness of children, striving to create a comfortable and joyful environment. They offer settling-in sessions to ensure a smooth transition for children and parents, allowing parents to observe their child's engagement with staff and peers.
Nutrition is key to their approach, providing healthy, balanced, and nutritious meals that meet Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The nursery encourages parents to visit to see their dedication to nurturing and supporting each child's learning journey.
With over 26 years of experience, a comprehensive staff training programme ensures all team members are up-to-date on guidance, techniques, learning programmes, and first aid, guaranteeing a high standard of care. They maintain a strict safeguarding policy and collaborate with local schools to prepare children for their next educational steps.
The nursery also offers an app for parents to facilitate communication, provide daily diaries, observations, and manage payments. They cater to children aged 6 months to 5 years old, offering age-appropriate care and learning experiences for infants to preschoolers.
Our ethos
The nursery’s ethos is built on providing an enriching and enjoyable experience for children, fostering their growth and learning through play, social interactions, and mealtimes. They aim to instil confidence and a positive self-image, preparing children for life’s challenges. They value communication with parents and offer an app to facilitate this.
What it's like
Staff greet children warmly and engage with parents to foster strong relationships and emotional security. The setting has a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports all children to make progress, and children are excited and curious to explore. Staff accurately observe and monitor children's development to understand what they need to learn next.
Nurturing EnvironmentHealthy Eating FocusExperienced StaffParent Communication AppSettling-in Sessions
Pricing & funding
Fees are charged monthly and structured into two age bands: Under 2s and Over 2s. Parents can choose between full-time, part-time (two to four days a week), half-day AM/PM sessions, or ad hoc days. Funded rates are available for children eligible for 15 or 30 hours of childcare funding.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Fees are billed on a monthly basis.
- Age categories are split into Under 2s and Over 2s.
- Booking options include 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week.
- Ad hoc days and AM/PM half-day sessions can be booked.
- Discounted rates are offered for 15-hour and 30-hour government funding.
Key facts
Opening hours
7.30am until 6pm, all year round
Age range
6 months to 5 years old
Term time / All Year
All Year
Waitlist
Limited spaces available
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Young And Smart Nursery
Last inspected 23 September 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff greet children warmly and engage with parents to foster strong relationships and emotional security. The setting has a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports all children to make progress, and children are excited and curious to explore. Staff accurately observe and monitor children's development to understand what they need to learn next.
Inspector highlights
- Staff prioritise children's communication and language, using training knowledge to create a language-rich environment.
- Staff are sensitive to the care needs and routines of younger babies, providing a nurturing and kind environment.
- Staff provide children with a unique range of experiences tailored to their interests and developmental stages, encouraging active participation and exploration.
- Staff plan a range of activities that help children understand the world around them, including community walks and extra-curricular classes.
- Partnership with parents is good, with parents speaking positively about the setting and feeling well-informed.
Areas to develop
- 1support children to independently problem-solve before stepping in to support, to further develop their thinking skills
- 2enhance opportunities for children to increase their independence skills, especially during transition times.
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What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
communication is excellent and they always feel well informed of what their children are learning and how this can be extended at home
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Staff are quick to identify where children may need additional support, and they collaborate with parents and other agencies to achieve the next outcomes for all children.
Outdoor space
As staff quickly get toddlers ready for the garden, they rush to put on their coats and hats for them, rather than slowing down to give them the opportunity to practise these skills themselves.
Parent Reviews of Young And Smart Nursery
4.8
(35)
guy steed
7 months ago
Our daughter is really enjoying her time at this nursery. The staff are all very attentive and friendly. The nursery has a good layout with plenty of natural light and a safe outdoor space. The fees are very reasonable and the management staff have been accommodating with our specific needs when making changes to arrangements. Updates and correspondence via the Famly app portal is also very beneficial for ease of communication and provides welcome insight to each days activities. I feel confident my daughter is in safe hands. I have only had positive interactions and my daughter is always in a joyful mood when I collect her at the end of the day.
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Jouda Amri
7 months ago
An absolutely wonderful nursery! The staff were always warm, caring, and very professional. My son thrived every day thanks to the creative, engaging, and age-appropriate activities. We truly felt the love and kindness in everything they did. A huge thank you to the whole team for their patience, smiles, and dedication. We are very grateful to have had the chance to find such a beautiful environment for our child.
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Beauty Choudhury
7 months ago
Young and smart nursary I know nearly 10 years. their old staff, abena, manager nkechi, and they are all very good and kind. I was never disappointed when i dropped my daughter off. I felt like my daughter was at my home. This nursarys inside and outside are very safe for your children. They take good care of they're children My son used to go here aswell and they were amazing, still thriving.
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Mon Gilkes
7 months ago
Young and smart is a brilliant nursery, my son has been going since he was 1 and he has learnt so much since he has been there, I can tell he is comfortable with the staff as he always leaves the nursery with a smile. The staff are amazing, I receive updates online, throughout day where I can see how my son is getting on which really helps to put my mind at ease. I would definitely recommend this nursery as I generally have nothing bad to say.
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Eleonora Dundalova
6 months ago
Strongly recommend Young and Smart Nursery for parents. Staff getting strong relationship with parents and engagement with kids. They look after them so well and parents are well informed on how the days at nursery are going .Good management alot of activities for kids. Babies have a good care alot of nappy change and I can see my child create a very positive habits there.He is developing very well in the environment they have.
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Inspection history
Date: November 2019
- September 2025Good
- November 2019Good
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