Full-day nursery in Upper Sydenham, Lewisham
Cherish Day Nursery
The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, LONDON, SE26 6PL · 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 February 2014Reference EY472011Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 7 February 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places30 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 26 February 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
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
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 6 months to 5 years
Getting there
The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, LONDON, SE26 6PL · More nurseries in SE26
Stations
- SydenhamNo step-free access8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Forest HillStep-free access18 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Penge East19 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
15 bus stops within 400 m, including Peak Hill, Churchley Road and Sydenham / the Woodman.
Parks and playgrounds
- MacColl Gardens4 min walk
- Kirkdale Green5 min walk
- Baird Gardens6 min walk
- Sydenham Wells Park7 min walk
- Baxters Field7 min walk
- Playground7 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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Cherish Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, LONDON, SE26 6PL, in Upper Sydenham, Lewisham. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, 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. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery received an Ofsted inspection in 2024, rated Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says it offers SEND support, is an inclusive setting and runs music classes.
Food
Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden and provides daily outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery operates a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted rated safeguarding at the nursery as effective in 2024.
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says parents must complete and sign a contract and registration form before the child starts. Funded places are allocated first come, first served and can be booked a term in advance. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherish Day NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Cuddly Bear Day Care LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Munchkin Sports Sydenham High Holiday CampFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Cuddly Bear Day Care NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Lammas Green NurserySessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Kindergarten Forest Hill LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Creative Stars Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–4 yrs | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Upper Sydenham5
- All nurseries in Lewisham134
- All nurseries in SE2610
- Nurseries near Sydenham station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Kelvin Grove Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.2 miles
- St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.2 miles
- Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST ages 4–19 0.3 miles
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2024 0.4 miles
- Eliot Bank Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected April 2023 0.5 miles
- St George's CofE Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected May 2026 0.6 miles
- Perrymount Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.7 miles
- St Michael's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2020 0.8 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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Does Cherish Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Cherish Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Cherish Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Cherish Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Cherish Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Cherish Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Cherish Day Nursery's opening hours?
Cherish Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Cherish Day Nursery take?
Cherish Day Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.
What is Cherish Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Cherish Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Cherish Day Nursery take?
Cherish Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.
Does Cherish Day Nursery have outdoor space?
Cherish Day Nursery lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.
Does Cherish Day Nursery support children with SEND?
Cherish Day Nursery lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Cherish Day Nursery?
Sydenham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Cherish Day Nursery?
You can call 020 8676 0478 and visit www.cherishdaynursery.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.cherishdaynursery.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 EY472011 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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