# Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey231736 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Maythorne Cottages, Nightingale Grove, London, SE13 6HE - Ages: 3 months to 3 years - Opening hours: 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 74 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8016 4171 - Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool - Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY231736 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 February 2024, 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/EY231736 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY231736). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231736) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231736) - Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231736) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1600912) ## Fees Fees: 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: 07:45–18:30 - Ages: 3 months to 3 years ## Getting there Address: Maythorne Cottages, Nightingale Grove, London, SE13 6HE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.452056,-0.001893 - Station: Hither Green, under 0.1 miles - Station: Lee, 0.6 miles - Station: Ladywell, 0.8 miles - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Manor Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Mountsfield Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Manor House Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Lewisham Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Gilmore Estate open space, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 - Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 fees (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Care and routines - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Safety At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Getting a place Its website says families can book a tour or nursery visit, for example by calling the nursery team. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Brindishe Green School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Brindishe Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre | | 4–19 | | | 0.3 miles | | Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (November 2025) | | 0.5 miles | | Brindishe Lee School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | St Winifred's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bright Horizons Beacon Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-beacon-road-day-nursery-ey280785) | Good | | 07:45–18:30 | under 0.1 miles | | [The Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-nursery-2539607) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-hither-green-2708816) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horizons-day-nursery-and-pre-school-129012) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Tiny Tiggs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tiggs-preschool-2787174) | Report card May 2026 | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Manor House Day Care (Lochaber)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-day-care-lochaber-2608905) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231736) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/maythorne-cottages-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+Maythorne+Cottages+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJSTJ9p_oDdkgRoqj9qAkt7Ss) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.