# Beckenham Hill Nursery

Beckenham Hill Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1a Melfield Gardens, Beckenham, SE6 3AH, in Southend, Lewisham. It is registered for 51 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beckenham-hill-nursery-2715462  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1a Melfield Gardens, Beckenham, SE6 3AH
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 020 8695 0882
- Website: https://www.beckenhamhillnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2715462

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 January 2025, 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/16/2715462

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2715462). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715462)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715462)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715462)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1636243)

## 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: 1a Melfield Gardens, Beckenham, SE6 3AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.424965,-0.015837

- Station: Beckenham Hill, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Bellingham, 0.6 miles
- Station: Ravensbourne, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Beckenham Place Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Peter Pan's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Forster Memorial Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Oslac Play Park (Odds), 0.1 miles
- Playground: Oslac Play Park (Evens), 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Watergate School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Elfrida Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Athelney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Downderry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Worsley Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Umbrella House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/umbrella-house-day-nursery-2683470) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids R Kids Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-r-kids-day-nursery-2550827) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Angelface Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angelface-preschool-ey540304) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Base Zero Bellingham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/base-zero-bellingham-ey493058) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Ladybird Nursery Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-bromley-2860800) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Kindergarten Forest Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-forest-hill-2578329) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Beckenham Hill Nursery's opening hours?

Beckenham Hill Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Beckenham Hill Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Beckenham Hill Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Beckenham Hill Nursery take?

Beckenham Hill Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Beckenham Hill Nursery?

Beckenham Hill is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Beckenham Hill Nursery?

You can call 020 8695 0882 and visit www.beckenhamhillnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715462)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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