# Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery

Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery is a full-day nursery at Sydenham Hill Community Hall, Sydenham Hill, London, SE26 6TT, in Upper Sydenham, Lewisham. It is registered for 58 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Cuddly Bear Day Care Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-nursery-2515308  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sydenham Hill Community Hall, Sydenham Hill, London, SE26 6TT
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 020 8299 6997
- 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: 2515308

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 August 2021, 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/16/2515308

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2019 (Reference 2515308). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515308)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515308)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515308)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1649327)

## 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: Sydenham Hill Community Hall, Sydenham Hill, London, SE26 6TT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.432914,-0.068097

- Station: Sydenham Hill, 0.5 miles
- Station: Sydenham, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Forest Hill, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sydenham Wells Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Baxters Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Baird Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: MacColl Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Horniman Triangle, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says its approach is nature-based and includes a school readiness programme. Ofsted's 2021 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Activities named on its website include music classes and sports coaching.

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

### Food

According to its website, meals are cooked on site, with a vegetarian menu, an allergy-aware kitchen, breakfast and healthy snacks provided.

- 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

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play and an outdoor classroom. It also lists regular park trips and local outings and trips.

- 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)

### Settling in

After a place is accepted, staff plan settling sessions with the family and discuss the child's routines and interests. Sessions start short and get longer over the week, with updates on how the child is settling, before full days begin. Care details on its website include a key person system and settling-in sessions.

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

### Safety

Ofsted's 2021 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective.

### 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)

### Getting a place

To apply, families register their interest via the online form, book a nursery tour and, optionally, join the waiting list by completing its form and paying the £50 registration fee, which must be paid before applications. The nursery has a waiting list. Accepted places are confirmed in writing, with a deposit of a month's fees and completed registration forms.

## 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 |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Dulwich Prep & Senior |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lammas Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lammas-green-nursery-ey493915) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cherish Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherish-day-nursery-ey472011) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-ltd-ey453347) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Dulwich Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dulwich-montessori-nursery-school-2567117) | Good |  | 08:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Munchkin Sports Sydenham High Holiday Camp](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkin-sports-sydenham-high-holiday-camp-2851824) |  |  |  | 0.5 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

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

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

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

Ofsted rated Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

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

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

### Who runs Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery?

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

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

Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach and School readiness programme.

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

Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery 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 Nursery?

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

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

You can call 020 8299 6997 and visit www.cuddlybeardaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515308)
- 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-+Sydenham+Hill&query_place_id=ChIJ8-oiTPoDdkgR2gzuisxKKwg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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