# Crafty Wizards World Pre-School

Crafty Wizards World Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 265 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TY, in Eltham, Greenwich. It is registered for 28 children and takes children aged 18 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 30 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crafty-wizards-world-pre-school-ey489815  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 265 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TY
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 28
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8859 3725
- Website: https://craftywizards.com/eltham/
- Ofsted URN: EY489815

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 May 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/EY489815

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2015 (Reference EY489815). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489815)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489815)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489815)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/738848)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Greenwich that publish fees charge £60–£112 a day for under-2s (6 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 265 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.450923,0.063342

- Station: Eltham, 0.6 miles
- Station: Mottingham, 0.9 miles
- Station: New Eltham, 0.9 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eltham Park South, 0.2 miles
- Park: Avery Hill Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 30 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/eltham)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/eltham)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/eltham)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/eltham)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/eltham)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/eltham)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/eltham)

### Building and safety

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

### Extras and activities

- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://craftywizards.com/eltham)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Serenity School Eltham |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Deansfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wyborne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Haimo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Alderwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Blocks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-blocks-preschool-2689423) | Good |  | 09:30–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Playwell Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playwell-pre-school-509635) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Fennies Eltham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-eltham-2652417) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Willow Park Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-park-montessori-day-nursery-509616) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Elizabeth Terrace Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-elizabeth-terrace-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey263363) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Alpha Nursery (Eltham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-nursery-eltham-2633234) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Crafty Wizards World Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Crafty Wizards World Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Crafty Wizards World Pre-School's opening hours?

Crafty Wizards World Pre-School opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Crafty Wizards World Pre-School take?

Crafty Wizards World Pre-School takes children aged 18 months to 5 years.

### What is Crafty Wizards World Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Crafty Wizards World Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 25 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Crafty Wizards World Pre-School take?

Crafty Wizards World Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Does Crafty Wizards World Pre-School have outdoor space?

Crafty Wizards World Pre-School lists: Own garden, Outdoor classroom and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Crafty Wizards World Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Crafty Wizards World Pre-School?

You can call 020 8859 3725 and visit craftywizards.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489815)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (craftywizards.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://craftywizards.com/eltham/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Crafty+Wizards+Nursery%2C+Eltham&query_place_id=ChIJWaGKvmyp2EcROjZwsKLYgfE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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