# Bubbles Nurseries

Bubbles Nurseries is a full-day nursery at 21 Shawbrooke Road, Eltham, LONDON, SE9 6AE, in Kidbrooke, Greenwich. It is registered for 45 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bubbles Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbles-nurseries-ey494343  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 21 Shawbrooke Road, Eltham, LONDON, SE9 6AE
- Ages: from 3 months
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 45
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8859 0888
- Website: http://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Bubbles Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bubbles-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY494343

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 6 May 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 17 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494343

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2015 (Reference EY494343). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494343)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 6 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494343)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494343)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 23 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1014986)

## Fees

| Age | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £100 | £425 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FeesAndFundingMay26.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: from 3 months
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 21 Shawbrooke Road, Eltham, LONDON, SE9 6AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.455181,0.035522

- Station: Kidbrooke, 0.6 miles
- Station: Eltham, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sutcliffe Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Briset Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cator Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Queenscroft Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Well Hall Pleasaunce, 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 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/Nurseries/ElthamRooms)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/SchoolReadinessProgramme.pdf)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/SchoolReadinessProgramme.pdf)

### Food

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FeesAndFundingMay26.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FeesAndFundingMay26.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/Nurseries/ElthamRooms)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/Nurseries/ElthamRooms)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FeesAndFundingMay26.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/About/Aims)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/Nurseries/ElthamRooms)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FeesAndFundingMay26.pdf)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FeesAndFundingMay26.pdf)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/Nurseries/ElthamFeesMay26)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/Nurseries/ElthamFeesMay26)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FeesAndFundingMay26.pdf)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/Nurseries/ElthamRooms)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FeesAndFundingMay26.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/About/Aims)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FamlyArticle.pdf)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FamlyArticle.pdf)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/Nurseries/Eltham)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FeesAndFundingMay26.pdf)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FeesAndFundingMay26.pdf)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/uploads/FeesAndFundingMay26.pdf)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/Nurseries/ElthamRooms)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealdham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Haimo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Henwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Riverston School |  | 1–21 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Colfe's School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wingfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | 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 | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [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 | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-eltham-green-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey290486) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.2 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 |
| [Fennies Kidbrooke](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-kidbrooke-2660668) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Crafty Wizards Henwick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crafty-wizards-henwick-2807801) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Bubbles Nurseries cost?

Bubbles Nurseries publishes these fees: per week £100 for all ages, per week £200 for all ages, per week £300 for all ages, per week £400 for all ages, per week £500 for all ages, per month £425 for all ages, per month £850 for all ages, per month £1,275 for all ages, per month £1,700 for all ages, per month £2,125 for all ages, per week £105 for all ages, per week £210 for all ages, per week £315 for all ages, per week £420 for all ages, per week £525 for all ages, per month £446.25 for all ages, per month £892.50 for all ages, per month £1,338.75 for all ages, per month £1,785 for all ages, per month £2,231.25 for all ages, per week £110 for all ages, per week £220 for all ages, per week £330 for all ages, per week £440 for all ages, per week £550 for all ages, per month £467.50 for all ages, per month £935 for all ages, per month £1,402.50 for all ages, per month £1,870 for all ages, per month £2,337.50 for all ages, per week £130 for all ages, per week £195 for all ages, per week £260 for all ages, per week £325 for all ages, per month £552.50 for all ages, per month £828.75 for all ages, per month £1,105 for all ages and per month £1,381.25 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Bubbles Nurseries offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Bubbles Nurseries offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Bubbles Nurseries take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Bubbles Nurseries offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Bubbles Nurseries offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Bubbles Nurseries offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Bubbles Nurseries's opening hours?

Bubbles Nurseries opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Bubbles Nurseries open all year?

Yes, Bubbles Nurseries is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Bubbles Nurseries take?

Bubbles Nurseries takes children aged from 3 months.

### What is Bubbles Nurseries's Ofsted rating?

Bubbles Nurseries was inspected on 6 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bubbles Nurseries take?

Bubbles Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Bubbles Nurseries?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bubbles Nurseries.

### Who runs Bubbles Nurseries?

Bubbles Nurseries is run by Bubbles Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Bubbles Nurseries follow?

Bubbles Nurseries's website describes its approach as: In-the-moment planning, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does Bubbles Nurseries have outdoor space?

Bubbles Nurseries lists: Own garden, Outdoor classroom and Local outings and trips.

### Does Bubbles Nurseries support children with SEND?

Bubbles Nurseries lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Bubbles Nurseries?

Kidbrooke is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494343)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.bubblesnurseries.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bubbles+Nurseries+Eltham&query_place_id=ChIJQ2z8LaOp2EcRcIW3lf1AxKE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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