# Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd

Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd is a full-day nursery at Park Hall, Sydenham Park, LONDON, SE26 4EE, in Upper Sydenham, Lewisham. It is registered for 109 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Cuddly Bear Day Care Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-ltd-ey453347  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Park Hall, Sydenham Park, LONDON, SE26 4EE
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 109
- Phone: 020 8291 7894
- Website: http://www.cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Cuddly Bear Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cuddly-bear-day-care-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY453347

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 January 2023, 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/EY453347

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY453347). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453347)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453347)
- Registered places: 109 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453347)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1599270)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £50

Fees and ages: 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

## Getting there

Address: Park Hall, Sydenham Park, LONDON, SE26 4EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.431140,-0.058976

- Station: Sydenham, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Forest Hill, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- Station: Penge East, 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kirkdale Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: MacColl Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Baxters Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Albion Millennium Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Baird Gardens, 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/our-nursery-2)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/our-food-and-nutrition)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/our-food-and-nutrition)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/our-food-and-nutrition)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/meals)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/our-food-and-nutrition)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/enrol)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/extra-curriculum)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

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

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cherish Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherish-day-nursery-ey472011) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-forest-hill-ltd-ey456852) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Munchkin Sports Sydenham High Holiday Camp](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkin-sports-sydenham-high-holiday-camp-2851824) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lammas Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lammas-green-nursery-ey493915) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Creative Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-stars-day-nursery-ey536904) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd's opening hours?

Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd Good at its inspection on 24 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd take?

Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 109 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd?

Yes. Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd lists a registration fee of £50.

### Who runs Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd?

Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd is run by Cuddly Bear Day Care Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd follow?

Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme.

### Does Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd have outdoor space?

Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd?

Sydenham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd?

You can call 020 8291 7894 and visit www.cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453347)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cuddly+Bear+Day+Care+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJmU_STHMDdkgROujyvBQnsOs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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