# Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 10a Wisteria Road, London, SE13 5HN, in Lewisham. It is registered for 47 children. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £105.78 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Early Years Foundation. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hither-green-nursery-and-pre-school-2720568 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 10a Wisteria Road, London, SE13 5HN - Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 47 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 3719 0795 - Website: https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/lysth/ - Run by: [The London Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-early-years-foundation) - Ofsted URN: 2720568 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 2025, 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/16/2720568 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2720568). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720568) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720568) - Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720568) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1816127) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Per month | |---|---|---| | All ages | £105.78 (£10.32 an hour) | £817.27 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.25-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Registration fee: £100 Source: nursery website (https://www.leyf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/parent-info/2026_April/April_2026_LEYF_Hither%20Green%20Nursery%20%26%20Pre-School_PARENT_Final_1.pdf?_t=1771419973), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 15 hours. Ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00 - Sessions: full day ## Getting there Address: 10a Wisteria Road, London, SE13 5HN Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.458247,-0.006067 - Station: Hither Green, 0.5 miles - Station: Lewisham, 0.5 miles, step-free access - Station: Ladywell, 0.6 miles - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Gilmore Estate open space, under 0.1 miles - Park: Manor Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Lewisham Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Cornmill Gardens, 0.4 miles - Park: Manor House Gardens, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery received an Ofsted inspection in 2025, with an overall effectiveness grade of Good and a quality of education grade of Good. Its website names cooking activities. ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, breakfast is provided and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/hither-green) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/parent-info/2026_April/April_2026_LEYF_Hither%20Green%20Nursery%20%26%20Pre-School_PARENT_Final_1.pdf?_t=1771419973) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/parent-info/2026_April/April_2026_LEYF_Hither%20Green%20Nursery%20%26%20Pre-School_PARENT_Final_1.pdf?_t=1771419973) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/parent-info/2026_April/April_2026_LEYF_Hither%20Green%20Nursery%20%26%20Pre-School_PARENT_Final_1.pdf?_t=1771419973) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, offers local outings and trips, and provides all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/hither-green) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/hither-green) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/hither-green) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/hither-green) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/parent-info/2026_April/April_2026_LEYF_Hither%20Green%20Nursery%20%26%20Pre-School_PARENT_Final_1.pdf?_t=1771419973) ### Safety Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/hither-green) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/hither-green) ### Getting a place The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, and the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds. The registration fee is £100, and its website says it is waived if you accept a place offer within 7 days of your first visit. A 50% deposit of the monthly fee is payable on acceptance of an offer. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Saviour's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Brindishe Green School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Matthew Academy | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | | 0.5 miles | | St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Prendergast Vale School | All-through | 3–16 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Brindishe Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (November 2025) | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Sommerville Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sommerville-day-nursery-ey482600) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Step by Step Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-by-step-day-nursery-129055) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-hither-green-2708816) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Bright Horizons Lewisham Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-lewisham-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492676) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Little Learners Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-preschool-ey548559) | Good | | 08:30–16:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horizons-day-nursery-and-pre-school-129012) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School cost? Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School publishes these fees: full day £105.78 for all ages, per month £817.27 for all ages, per month £1,225.90 for all ages, per month £1,732.61 for all ages and per month £1,879.71 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School offer 15 funded hours? Yes. Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School's opening hours? Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What is Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 20 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School take? Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School? Yes. Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School lists a registration fee of £100. ### Who runs Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School? Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School is run by The London Early Years Foundation, which runs 44 nurseries. ### Does Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School have outdoor space? Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School lists: Own garden, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play. ### What is the nearest station to Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School? Hither Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School? You can call 020 3719 0795 and visit www.leyf.org.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2720568) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leyf.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/lysth/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LEYF+-+Hither+Green+Nursery+and+Pre-School+%28Formerly+Lysth+Nursery%29&query_place_id=ChIJyUJXlnYCdkgRnDeRe87G86Q) - 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.