# Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey290486  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Lionel Road, London, SE9 6DQ
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 71
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8016 4172
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY290486

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 October 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290486

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2004 (Reference EY290486). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290486)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290486)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290486)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1524620)

## Fees

Fees: 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: 07:45–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 5 Lionel Road, London, SE9 6DQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.454774,0.040129

- Station: Eltham, 0.5 miles
- Station: Kidbrooke, 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Briset Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queenscroft Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Well Hall Pleasaunce, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sutcliffe Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cator Park, 0.5 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haimo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Ealdham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Henwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Middle Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Colfe's School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bubbles Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbles-nurseries-ey494343) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Nursery on the Green at Eltham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-on-the-green-at-eltham-ey287608) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Brightsparks Day Nursery, Eltham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightsparks-day-nursery-eltham-ey541795) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Nesbit Nippers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nesbit-nippers-ey546319) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Alpha Nursery (Eltham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-nursery-eltham-2633234) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Owls Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owls-nursery-school-2657915) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290486)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Eltham+Green+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJI2cIzaOp2EcREt4HXaaAL6c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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