Full-day nursery in Hither Green, Lewisham
Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool
Maythorne Cottages, Nightingale Grove, London, SE13 6HE · 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 January 2003Reference EY231736Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 5 February 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places74 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 8 October 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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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
- 07:45–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 3 years
Getting there
Maythorne Cottages, Nightingale Grove, London, SE13 6HE · More nurseries in SE13
Stations
- Hither Green1 min walk · under 0.1 miles
- Lee16 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Ladywell21 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
13 bus stops within 400 m, including Hither Green Station, Fernbrook Crescent and Springbank Road / Hither Green Station.
Parks and playgrounds
- Manor Park5 min walk
- Mountsfield Park7 min walk
- Manor House Gardens8 min walk
- Lewisham Park10 min walk
- Gilmore Estate open space12 min walk
- Playground8 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Maythorne Cottages, Nightingale Grove, London, SE13 6HE, in Hither Green, Lewisham. It is registered for 74 children and takes children aged 3 months to 3 years. It opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 6 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.
Learning
At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was rated Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says it offers music classes.
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
Safety
At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families can book a tour or nursery visit, for example by calling the nursery team.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and PreschoolThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:45–18:30 | 3 mo–3 yrs | This nursery |
| Bright Horizons Beacon Road Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:45–18:30 | 3–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| The Park NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither GreenFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-schoolFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Tiny Tiggs PreschoolSessional pre-school | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Manor House Day Care (Lochaber)Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Hither Green9
- All nurseries in Lewisham134
- All nurseries in SE1326
- Nurseries near Hither Green station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Brindishe Green School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.1 miles
- Brindishe Manor School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.3 miles
- The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre ages 4–19 0.3 miles
- Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham All-throughages 4–16Ofsted: Report cardinspected November 2025 0.5 miles
- Brindishe Lee School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.5 miles
- St Winifred's RC Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2024 0.6 miles
- St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.6 miles
- St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.6 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 Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?
Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 3 years.
What is Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 5 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool.
Who runs Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool?
Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.
Does Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space?
Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool?
Hither Green is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool?
You can call 020 8016 4171 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
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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 EY231736 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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