# Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery

Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 353 Baring Road, LONDON, SE12 0EE, in Grove Park, Lewisham. It is registered for 36 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £69 to £78 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grove-park-pre-school-and-day-nursery-ey500945  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 353 Baring Road, LONDON, SE12 0EE
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 36
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8857 8258
- Website: https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY500945

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 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/EY500945

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 18 July 2023:

- Does well: "The manager and staff team share a clear vision for implementing a curriculum that helps children to achieve, consolidate and move on to the next stage in their learning."
- Does well: "Staff teach babies and toddlers new words, such as 'splash' and 'bubbles'."
- Does well: "Staff weave mathematics throughout the curriculum effectively."
- Should do better: "improve how the curriculum is monitored to ensure any gaps are closed quickly to enhance children's learning further"
- Should do better: "engage parents in sharing their views to help inform the nursery development plan."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500945

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2016 (Reference EY500945). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500945)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500945)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500945)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1598753)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £76 (£7.60 an hour) | £1,583.33 |
| 2-year-olds | £76 (£7.60 an hour) | £1,583.33 |
| 3 and over | £69 (£6.90 an hour) | £1,437.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: 353 Baring Road, LONDON, SE12 0EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.428635,0.021673

- Station: Grove Park, 0.2 miles
- Station: Sundridge Park, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chinbrook Meadows, 0.2 miles
- Park: Downham Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/about-us/typical-menu)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/about-us/typical-menu)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/about-us/typical-menu)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/fees)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/fees)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/app/download/5811476754/EYR+Inspection+Report+EIF+%282%29.pdf)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/about-us/daily-routine-pre-school)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/app/download/5811476754/EYR+Inspection+Report+EIF+%282%29.pdf)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/about-us/daily-routine-under-3-s)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/how-to-find-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/fees)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/fees)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/about-us/daily-routine-under-3-s)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/fees)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/app/download/5811476754/EYR+Inspection+Report+EIF+%282%29.pdf)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/app/download/5811476754/EYR+Inspection+Report+EIF+%282%29.pdf)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launcelot Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Haberdashers' Knights Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Marvels Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service |  | 4–19 | Improved significantly (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Good Shepherd RC School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cooper's Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Burnt Ash Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Rangefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Northover Fruit Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northover-fruit-tree-day-nursery-ey490282) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Stars Preschool Library](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-preschool-library-2894844) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Stars Preschool Grove Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-preschool-grove-park-2894845) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Lambs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-preschool-2555060) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–16:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Just Little Kidz Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-little-kidz-childrens-centre-ey557341) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Origin Nursery Baby's Castle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-origin-nursery-babys-castle-2835815) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery cost?

Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £76 for under 2s, full day £77 for under 2s, full day £78 for under 2s, per month £1,583.33 for under 2s, full day £76 for 2-year-olds, full day £77 for 2-year-olds, full day £78 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,583.33 for 2-year-olds, full day £69 for 3 and over, full day £70 for 3 and over, full day £71 for 3 and over and per month £1,437.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery's opening hours?

Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery open all year?

Yes, Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery take?

Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery take?

Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Does Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### Does Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery lists: SEND support and Support for children learning English.

### What is the nearest station to Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery?

Grove Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Grove Park Pre-School And Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8857 8258 and visit www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500945)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.groveparkpreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Grove+Park+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJJa_BoB-q2EcRUKOsgKX5YwY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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