Full-day nursery in Eltham, Greenwich
Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool
5 Lionel Road, London, SE9 6DQ · 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 December 2004Reference EY290486Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 27 October 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places71 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 13 October 2026Food 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
- 07:45–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
5 Lionel Road, London, SE9 6DQ · More nurseries in SE9
Stations
- Eltham14 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Kidbrooke19 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including Westhorne Avenue / Haimo Road, Greenway and Haimo Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Briset Park6 min walk
- Queenscroft Recreation Ground6 min walk
- Well Hall Pleasaunce7 min walk
- Sutcliffe Park8 min walk
- Cator Park12 min walk
- Playground6 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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Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 5 Lionel Road, London, SE9 6DQ, in Eltham, Greenwich. It is registered for 71 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.
Run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited (company), which runs 245 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Outdoor classroomSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Mud kitchenSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Dedicated sleep roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Pram storageSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and PreschoolThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:45–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Bubbles NurseriesFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | from 3 mo | 0.2 miles |
| The Nursery on the Green at ElthamFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Brightsparks Day Nursery, ElthamFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | from 3 mo | 0.3 miles |
| Nesbit NippersSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Alpha Nursery (Eltham)Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Owls Nursery SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Eltham12
- All nurseries in Greenwich126
- All nurseries in SE931
- Nurseries near Eltham station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Haimo Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2024 under 0.1 miles
- Ealdham Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.3 miles
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected December 2023 0.5 miles
- Henwick Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected April 2024 0.5 miles
- Gordon Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.7 miles
- Middle Park Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected January 2025 0.7 miles
- Eltham Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.7 miles
- Colfe's School ages 3–19has a nursery class 0.9 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 Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?
Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 27 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool.
Who runs Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool?
Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.
Does Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space?
Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden, Outdoor classroom, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen and All-weather outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool?
Eltham is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool?
You can call 020 8016 4172 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk) · 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.
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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.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY290486 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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