# Crafty Wizards Bromley

Crafty Wizards Bromley is a sessional pre-school at Carey Scutt Scout Hall, Plaistow Lane, BROMLEY, BR1 3AR, in Widmore, Bromley. It is registered for 45 children and takes children aged 18 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 31 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Crafty Wizards Pre-School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crafty-wizards-bromley-2748667  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Carey Scutt Scout Hall, Plaistow Lane, BROMLEY, BR1 3AR
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 020 8249 2670
- Website: https://craftywizards.com/bromley/
- Run by: [Crafty Wizards Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/crafty-wizards-pre-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2748667

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 5 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748667

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2748667). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748667)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748667)
- 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/16/2748667)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1926002)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:30
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Carey Scutt Scout Hall, Plaistow Lane, BROMLEY, BR1 3AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.408946,0.029457

- Station: Sundridge Park, 0.5 miles
- Station: Bromley North, 0.5 miles
- Station: Bromley South, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bromley Palace Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Bromley there are about 2.4 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 31 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a forest school, nature-based approach. In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching were graded 'Strong standard', and achievement was also graded 'Strong standard'. Its website names SEND support and an inclusive setting.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/bromley)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/bromley)

### Outdoors

According to its website, the nursery has its own garden, offers daily outdoor play, and makes regular park trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/bromley)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/bromley)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/bromley)

### Settling in

Its website says that staff help both the child and parent settle in, tailoring care to each child's individual needs.

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/bromley)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/bromley)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/bromley)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should book a tour and a free stay-and-play taster, then register online.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Scotts Park | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Breaside Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| La Fontaine Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bickley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bickley Park School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Montessori Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-montessori-pre-school-ey337337) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-bromley-ey486519) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [St Josephs Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-playgroup-ltd-ey365592) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pink Elephants Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-elephants-nursery-2819920) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Blossom Years Nightingale Lane, Bromley Pre-school - BR1 2SB](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-years-nightingale-lane-bromley-pre-school-br1-2sb-ey488057) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Bromley Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bromley-day-nursery-and-preschool-2550217) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Crafty Wizards Bromley's opening hours?

Crafty Wizards Bromley opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Crafty Wizards Bromley take?

Crafty Wizards Bromley takes children aged 18 months to 5 years.

### What is Crafty Wizards Bromley's Ofsted rating?

Crafty Wizards Bromley was inspected on 5 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Crafty Wizards Bromley take?

Crafty Wizards Bromley is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Crafty Wizards Bromley?

Crafty Wizards Bromley is run by Crafty Wizards Pre-School Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Crafty Wizards Bromley follow?

Crafty Wizards Bromley's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Nature-based approach.

### Does Crafty Wizards Bromley have outdoor space?

Crafty Wizards Bromley lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Regular park trips.

### Does Crafty Wizards Bromley support children with SEND?

Crafty Wizards Bromley lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Crafty Wizards Bromley?

Sundridge Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Crafty Wizards Bromley?

You can call 020 8249 2670 and visit craftywizards.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748667)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (craftywizards.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://craftywizards.com/bromley/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Crafty+Wizards+Nursery+Bromley&query_place_id=ChIJweb6Osqr2EcREo-P1U6y8Fs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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