# Chairbears Day Nursery Chairbears Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 9-12 Deptford, Broadway, London, SE8 4PA, in Deptford, Lewisham. It is registered for 90 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 24 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chairbears-day-nursery-ey474464 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 9-12 Deptford, Broadway, London, SE8 4PA - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 90 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8305 6588 - Website: http://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY474464 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Outstanding - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Outstanding Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474464 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2014 (Reference EY474464). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474464) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474464) - Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474464) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. 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: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 9-12 Deptford, Broadway, London, SE8 4PA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.475021,-0.024995 - Station: Deptford Bridge, under 0.1 miles, step-free access - Station: Deptford, 0.3 miles - Station: New Cross, 0.4 miles - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Broadway Fields, 0.1 miles - Park: Margaret McMillan Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Brookmill Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Crossfield Open Space, 0.3 miles - Park: Friendly Gardens, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/general-6) - Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/0-2-years) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/) ### Food - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/) - Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/menu-1) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/general-7-1) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/0-2-years) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/menu-1) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/general-7-1) ### Outdoors - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/general-6) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/0-2-years) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/about) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/0-2-years) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/sessions-fees) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/sessions-fees) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/sessions-fees) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/sessions-fees) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/0-2-years) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/about-6) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/about-3) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/) - Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/about-3) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/about) ### Building and safety - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/our-setting) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/family-area) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/general-6) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/general-6) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/general-6) - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Tidemill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Oak Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Ashmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Myatt Garden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Grinling Gibbons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Strong Tower Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strong-tower-day-nursery-2871176) | | | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-daycare-and-nursery-ltd-2743459) | Good | | 07:00–19:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Twinnie Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinnie-day-nursery-ltd-2604475) | Good | £94.80 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Little Nest Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nest-nursery-ltd-2819176) | Report card May 2026 | £92 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Imperial Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/imperial-oaks-2823231) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Early Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-explorers-day-nursery-2818395) | | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Chairbears Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Chairbears Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Chairbears Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Chairbears Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Chairbears Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Chairbears Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Chairbears Day Nursery's opening hours? Chairbears Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Chairbears Day Nursery take? Chairbears Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Chairbears Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Chairbears Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 12 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Chairbears Day Nursery take? Chairbears Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Chairbears Day Nursery? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Chairbears Day Nursery. ### Does Chairbears Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Chairbears Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does Chairbears Day Nursery follow? Chairbears Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Curiosity Approach and Nature-based approach. ### Does Chairbears Day Nursery have outdoor space? Chairbears Day Nursery lists: Regular park trips and Local outings and trips. ### Does Chairbears Day Nursery support children with SEND? Chairbears Day Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo, Speech and language support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Chairbears Day Nursery? Deptford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Chairbears Day Nursery? You can call 020 8305 6588 and visit www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474464) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.chairbearsdaynursery.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chairbears+day+nursery&query_place_id=ChIJyamZF_UCdkgRaOdnhYuI1Qw) - 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.