# Cherish Day Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherish-day-nursery-ey472011  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, LONDON, SE26 6PL
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8676 0478
- Website: https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY472011

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 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/EY472011

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2014 (Reference EY472011). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472011)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472011)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472011)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1599364)

## 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: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, LONDON, SE26 6PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.430304,-0.060429

- Station: Sydenham, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Forest Hill, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- Station: Penge East, 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: MacColl Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Kirkdale Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Baird Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sydenham Wells Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Baxters Field, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/day-nursery-meals.html)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/Policies-and-procedures/Nutrition and Mealtimes.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/Policies-and-procedures/Nutrition and Mealtimes.pdf)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and provides daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/day-nursery-outdoor.html)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/day-nursery-strawberry-pre-school.html)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/day-nursery-about-us.html)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/day-nursery-apple-baby.html)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/Policies-and-procedures/Admissions.pdf)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/day-nursery-banana-toddler.html)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/day-nursery-about-us.html)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/Policies-and-procedures/Admissions.pdf)

### Safety

Ofsted rated safeguarding at the nursery as effective in 2024.

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/day-nursery-apple-baby.html)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Perrymount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-ltd-ey453347) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Munchkin Sports Sydenham High Holiday Camp](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkin-sports-sydenham-high-holiday-camp-2851824) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-nursery-2515308) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Lammas Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lammas-green-nursery-ey493915) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-forest-hill-ltd-ey456852) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Creative Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-stars-day-nursery-ey536904) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472011)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.cherishdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cherish+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJI1-DkGIBdkgRQSN-5eJfuHQ)
- 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.