# Early Explorers Day Nursery Early Explorers Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 19 Blackheath Road, London, SE10 8PE, in Greenwich. It is registered for 54 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months 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/early-explorers-day-nursery-2818395 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 19 Blackheath Road, London, SE10 8PE - Ages: 9 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 50 a year - Registered places: 54 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8050 9684 - Website: https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/ - Ofsted URN: 2818395 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2818395). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2818395) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2818395) - Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2818395) ## Fees - Registration fee: £50 - Deposit: £300 Funded hours: From 9 months, 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: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: 9 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 50 a year ## Getting there Address: 19 Blackheath Road, London, SE10 8PE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.473869,-0.019801 - Station: Deptford Bridge, 0.2 miles, step-free access - Station: Elverson Road, 0.3 miles, no step-free access - Station: St Johns (London), 0.3 miles - 20 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Broadway Fields, 0.1 miles - Park: Brookmill Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Blackheath, 0.3 miles - Park: Crossfield Open Space, 0.4 miles - Park: Friendly Gardens, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, in-the-moment planning and a nature-based approach. Support named on its website includes a SENCo and an inclusive setting. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/curriculum) - In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/preschool) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/preschool) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/faq) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/faq) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/curriculum) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/preschool) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/curriculum) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/curriculum) ### Settling in Its website says settling in involves three short visits before the child starts: one hour between 10am and 11am, then two visits of two hours each. After that, the child begins their booked days at their own pace, and care includes a key person system and settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/faq) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/about) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/faq) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/faq) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/faq) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/admissions) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/faq) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/preschool) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/fees-and-funding) ### SEND and inclusion - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/about) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/preschool) ### Safety Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/faq) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/faq) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/) ### Getting a place Its website says families book a free visit, then register their child by completing a documents pack and paying a one-off £50 registration fee and a refundable £300 deposit before the first day. The notice period to leave is 8 weeks. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Tidemill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Morden Mount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Oak Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Ashmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Twinnie Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinnie-day-nursery-ltd-2604475) | Good | £94.80 | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Imperial Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/imperial-oaks-2823231) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Chairbears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chairbears-day-nursery-ey474464) | Outstanding | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Alpha Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-nursery-ey492267) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Strong Tower Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strong-tower-day-nursery-2871176) | | | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Greenwich Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwich-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey542836) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Early Explorers Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Early Explorers Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Early Explorers Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Early Explorers Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Early Explorers Day Nursery's opening hours? Early Explorers Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Early Explorers Day Nursery open all year? Yes, Early Explorers Day Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Early Explorers Day Nursery take? Early Explorers Day Nursery takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. ### How many children can Early Explorers Day Nursery take? Early Explorers Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Early Explorers Day Nursery? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Early Explorers Day Nursery. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Early Explorers Day Nursery? Yes. Early Explorers Day Nursery lists a registration fee of £50 and a deposit of £300. ### What approach does Early Explorers Day Nursery follow? Early Explorers Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach. ### Does Early Explorers Day Nursery have outdoor space? Early Explorers Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips. ### Does Early Explorers Day Nursery support children with SEND? Early Explorers Day Nursery lists: SENCo and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Early Explorers Day Nursery? St Johns (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Early Explorers Day Nursery? You can call 020 8050 9684 and visit earlyexplorersnursery.org. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2818395) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (earlyexplorersnursery.org), as of 11 November 2026 (https://earlyexplorersnursery.org/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Explorers+Day+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJkTazb_4DdkgRR9vH39tuk54) - 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.