# Fennies Eltham Fennies Eltham is a full-day nursery at 37 Westmount Road, Eltham, SE9 1JF, in Eltham, Greenwich. It is registered for 75 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 25 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-eltham-2652417 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 37 Westmount Road, Eltham, SE9 1JF - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 75 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8770 3222 - Website: https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road - Run by: [Fennies Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fennies-day-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2652417 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 November 2022, 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/16/2652417 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2652417). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652417) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652417) - Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652417) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1635777) ## Fees - Charge on funded hours: £13.50 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £13.50 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £13.50 (full day) - Registration fee: £200 - Deposit: £400 - Deposit: £250 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: 07:45–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 37 Westmount Road, Eltham, SE9 1JF Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.453712,0.061076 - Station: Eltham, 0.4 miles - Station: Falconwood, 0.9 miles - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Eltham Park South, 0.2 miles - Park: Well Hall Pleasaunce, 0.5 miles - Park: Avery Hill Park, 0.5 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 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 25 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website names a play-based EYFS curriculum. Ofsted's 2022 inspection graded overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) ### Outdoors Its website lists its own garden as an outdoor space. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) ### Settling in Its website says management contacts parents about a month before the start date to plan settling-in sessions. A 2-week settling-in period is included at no charge, and staff guide parents on what to bring. - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) ### Safety Ofsted's 2022 inspection judged safeguarding effective. Its website names CCTV as a security measure. - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) - Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) ### Getting a place To apply, families enquire by form, email or phone, book a tour, then receive the registration forms, which they complete and return with signed terms and acceptance of place. The registration fee is £200; the deposit is listed as £250, although its website's application steps state a £400 deposit. The nursery has a waiting list, requires 8 weeks' notice to leave, and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## 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 | 0.1 miles | | Eltham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 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 | 0.6 miles | | Serenity School Eltham | | 4–18 | | | 0.8 miles | | Haimo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | | 0.9 miles | | Henwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Playwell Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playwell-pre-school-509635) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Willow Park Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-park-montessori-day-nursery-509616) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Crafty Wizards World Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crafty-wizards-world-pre-school-ey489815) | Outstanding | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Bright Blocks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-blocks-preschool-2689423) | Good | | 09:30–15:30 | 0.4 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 | 0.4 miles | | [Alpha Nursery (Eltham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-nursery-eltham-2633234) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Fennies Eltham offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Fennies Eltham offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £13.50 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### What are Fennies Eltham's opening hours? Fennies Eltham opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Fennies Eltham open all year? Yes, Fennies Eltham is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Fennies Eltham take? Fennies Eltham takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Fennies Eltham's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Fennies Eltham Good at its inspection on 10 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Fennies Eltham take? Fennies Eltham is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Fennies Eltham? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Fennies Eltham. ### Does Fennies Eltham accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Fennies Eltham accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Fennies Eltham? Yes. Fennies Eltham lists a registration fee of £200, a deposit of £400 and a deposit of £250. ### Who runs Fennies Eltham? Fennies Eltham is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 28 nurseries. ### What approach does Fennies Eltham follow? Fennies Eltham's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Fennies Eltham have outdoor space? Fennies Eltham lists: Own garden. ### What is the nearest station to Fennies Eltham? Eltham is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Fennies Eltham? You can call 020 8770 3222 and visit www.fennies.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652417) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.fennies.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/eltham-westmount-road) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Eltham+Nursery+%7C+Fennies+Eltham%2C+Westmount+Road&query_place_id=ChIJFVTnanip2EcRzyBS2RRoHIU) - 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.