# Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery

Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 74 Wild Goose Drive, London, SE14 5LL, in New Cross, Lewisham. It is registered for 15 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnes-wallis-community-day-nursery-2507735  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 74 Wild Goose Drive, London, SE14 5LL
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 15
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07914 006450
- Website: https://communitychildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2507735

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507735

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2020 (Reference 2507735). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507735)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507735)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507735)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lewisham that publish fees charge £76–£106 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 74 Wild Goose Drive, London, SE14 5LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.472674,-0.051058

- Station: Queens Road Peckham, 0.3 miles
- Station: Nunhead, 0.4 miles
- Station: New Cross Gate ELL, 0.5 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Mary Frobisher Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Hatcham Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Telegraph Hill Lower Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Montague Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Laburnum Close Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Somerville Adventure Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lewisham there are about 2.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, and that it offers SEND support and a sensory room. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://communitychildcare.co.uk/events)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the food is organic, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2f5ff277-0de5-41a4-8080-43aa5a829c98/Parent%20booklet%20Bwc%20final.pdf)
- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2f5ff277-0de5-41a4-8080-43aa5a829c98/Parent%20booklet%20Bwc%20final.pdf)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2f5ff277-0de5-41a4-8080-43aa5a829c98/Parent%20booklet%20Bwc%20final.pdf)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2f5ff277-0de5-41a4-8080-43aa5a829c98/Parent%20booklet%20Bwc%20final.pdf)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2f5ff277-0de5-41a4-8080-43aa5a829c98/Parent%20booklet%20Bwc%20final.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2f5ff277-0de5-41a4-8080-43aa5a829c98/Parent%20booklet%20Bwc%20final.pdf)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, regular park trips, local outings and trips, and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://communitychildcare.co.uk/events)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2f5ff277-0de5-41a4-8080-43aa5a829c98/Parent%20booklet%20Bwc%20final.pdf)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2f5ff277-0de5-41a4-8080-43aa5a829c98/Parent%20booklet%20Bwc%20final.pdf)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2f5ff277-0de5-41a4-8080-43aa5a829c98/Parent%20booklet%20Bwc%20final.pdf)

### Settling in

The nursery manager contacts parents before the start date to arrange the first settling-in session. The number of settling-in sessions is agreed at the first visit, when the key person discusses the child's needs. Its website says the nursery operates a key person system and offers settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://communitychildcare.co.uk/about-us)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2f5ff277-0de5-41a4-8080-43aa5a829c98/Parent%20booklet%20Bwc%20final.pdf)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://communitychildcare.co.uk/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2f5ff277-0de5-41a4-8080-43aa5a829c98/Parent%20booklet%20Bwc%20final.pdf)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://communitychildcare.co.uk/events)

### Safety

At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded safeguarding effective.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kender Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Edmund Waller Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hollydale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| John Donne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-new-cross-ey556683) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery - Nunhead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-nunhead-2776398) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Treasured Kids Preschool and Afterschool Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treasured-kids-preschool-and-afterschool-club-2796493) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–18:15 | 0.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-montessori-nursery-ltd-129056) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [BeBright Bunnies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bebright-bunnies-2531044) | Good |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.4 miles |
| [Smart Kids Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-kids-day-nursery-ey477859) | Good | £79 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery's opening hours?

Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery take?

Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery.

### What approach does Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery follow?

Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery lists: SEND support and Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery?

Queens Road Peckham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery?

You can call 07914 006450 and visit communitychildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507735)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (communitychildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://communitychildcare.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barnes+Wallis+Community+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJgb5OBiADdkgR97KFtxEpG9M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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