# Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3

Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3 is a full-day nursery at 134 Timbercroft Lane, LONDON, SE18 2SG, in Plumstead Common, Greenwich. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bear Hugs Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bear-hugs-day-nursery-3-ey551032  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 134 Timbercroft Lane, LONDON, SE18 2SG
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 020 8316 4444
- Website: https://bearhugsdaynurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Bear Hugs Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bear-hugs-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY551032

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 September 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 26 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 4 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551032

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY551032). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551032)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 26 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551032)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551032)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1761338)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

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

## Getting there

Address: 134 Timbercroft Lane, LONDON, SE18 2SG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.476546,0.090562

- Station: Welling, 0.9 miles
- Station: Plumstead, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kirkham Walkway, 0.2 miles
- Park: Plumstead Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Winns Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Rockliffe Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Shrewsbury Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://bearhugsdaynurseries.co.uk/program)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://bearhugsdaynurseries.co.uk/program)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://bearhugsdaynurseries.co.uk/program)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://bearhugsdaynurseries.co.uk/about)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timbercroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Willow Dene School |  | 2–19 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Greenslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Plumcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| East Wickham Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| South Rise Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Conway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Top Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-ey458876) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Futures Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-futures-nursery-2526228) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Stars Kids Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-stars-kids-daycare-ltd-2798367) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Slade Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/slade-creche-ey555558) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Razzy's Day Care and Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/razzys-day-care-and-nursery-ltd-2872842) |  | £75 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Plumstead Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plumstead-manor-nursery-ey224240) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3's opening hours?

Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3 opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3 Good at its inspection on 26 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3 take?

Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3 is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3?

Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3 is run by Bear Hugs Day Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### Does Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3 support children with SEND?

Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3 lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3?

Welling is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bear Hugs Day Nursery 3?

You can call 020 8316 4444 and visit bearhugsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551032)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (bearhugsdaynurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://bearhugsdaynurseries.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bear+Hugs+Day+Nursery+Timbercroft&query_place_id=ChIJsd9rOdOp2EcRChf7lpn4kIs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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