Full-day nursery in Greenwich
Alpha Nursery
28 - 31 Plumbridge Street, London, SE10 8PA · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since August 2015Reference EY492267Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 4 November 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places81 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 30 June 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Greenwich that publish fees charge £60–£112 a day for under-2s (6 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
28 - 31 Plumbridge Street, London, SE10 8PA · More nurseries in SE10
Stations
- Elverson RoadNo step-free access8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- GreenwichStep-free access9 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Deptford BridgeStep-free access9 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including Lewisham Road, Greenwich South Street / Blackheath Road and Sparta Street.
Parks and playgrounds
- Blackheath2 min walk
- Brookmill Park8 min walk
- Broadway Fields9 min walk
- Greenwich Park11 min walk
- Dabin Crescent Play Area playground1 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Greenwich there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Alpha Nursery is a full-day nursery at 28 - 31 Plumbridge Street, London, SE10 8PA, in Greenwich. It is registered for 81 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Alpha Nursery (Greenwich) Limited.
Run by Alpha Nursery (Greenwich) Limited (company), which runs 3 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Care and routines
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Support for children learning EnglishSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Quaggy Childrens CentreFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Early Explorers Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Scallywags II Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Imperial Oaks Greenwich WestFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Greenwich Day Nursery And PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Twinnie Day Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | £94.80 | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Greenwich17
- All nurseries in Greenwich126
- All nurseries in SE1020
- Nurseries near Elverson Road station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Morden Mount Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2023 0.2 miles
- James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2024 0.3 miles
- St Stephen's CofE Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2022 0.5 miles
- Tidemill Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.5 miles
- Ashmead Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected November 2022 0.6 miles
- St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected May 2026 0.6 miles
- Oak Gardens Primary School Primaryages 3–11Ofsted: Goodinspected January 2023 0.6 miles
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Alpha Nursery's opening hours?
Alpha Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Alpha Nursery take?
Alpha Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Alpha Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Alpha Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Alpha Nursery take?
Alpha Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 81 children at any one time.
Does Alpha Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Alpha Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs Alpha Nursery?
Alpha Nursery is run by Alpha Nursery (Greenwich) Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.
Does Alpha Nursery support children with SEND?
Alpha Nursery lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Alpha Nursery?
Greenwich is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Alpha Nursery?
You can call 020 8469 1888 and visit alphachildcare.com.
Tools for parents in Greenwich
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in GreenwichFees by age in Greenwich
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (alphachildcare.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY492267 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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