# Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school is a full-day nursery at 165 Hither Green Lane, Lewisham, London, SE13 6QF, in Lewisham. It is registered for 35 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, 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 3.3 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horizons-day-nursery-and-pre-school-129012  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 165 Hither Green Lane, Lewisham, London, SE13 6QF
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 35
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8318 4125
- Website: http://horizonsdaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/horizons-day-nursery-and-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 129012

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129012

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2000 (Reference 129012). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129012)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129012)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129012)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1599265)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £12 |

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

- Charge on funded hours: £7 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/newsevents), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 165 Hither Green Lane, Lewisham, London, SE13 6QF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.453309,-0.007729

- Station: Hither Green, 0.3 miles
- Station: Ladywell, 0.6 miles
- Station: Lewisham, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lewisham Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Manor Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mountsfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gilmore Estate open space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ladywell Fields, 0.4 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 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: 3.3 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated its overall effectiveness and quality of education as Outstanding. Its website names SEND support, a SENCo and an inclusive setting, along with library visits as an activity.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/about-us)

### Food

According to its website, meals are cooked on site and healthy snacks are provided. Parents provide packed lunch.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/food)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/newsevents)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/food)

### Outdoors

According to its website, the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/curriculum)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/curriculum)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/curriculum)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/food)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/curriculum)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/about-us)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/newsevents)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/curriculum)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/curriculum)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/curriculum)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated safeguarding as effective.

### Extras and activities

- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.horizonsdaynursery.com/curriculum)

### Getting a place

The nursery has a waiting list and accepts the 30 funded hours for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds, as well as Tax-Free Childcare. To apply, its website says you should phone the branch to book an informal viewing, where you can join the waiting list and then receive information about fees and arrangements. Registering does not guarantee a space.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindishe Green School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| 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 | 0.5 miles |
| Brindishe Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brindishe Lee School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Step by Step Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-by-step-day-nursery-129055) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Kiddies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-kiddies-pre-school-ey539914) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Beacon Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-beacon-road-day-nursery-ey280785) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey231736) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-nursery-2539607) | 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school cost?

Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school publishes these fees: per hour £12 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £7 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### What are Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school's opening hours?

Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school take?

Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 3 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school take?

Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Does Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school?

Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school is run by Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school follow?

Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school have outdoor space?

Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school support children with SEND?

Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school?

Hither Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school?

You can call 020 8318 4125 and visit horizonsdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129012)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (horizonsdaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://horizonsdaynursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Horizons+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJyaKtGnMCdkgRfIcBM3rcEm4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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