# Imperial Oaks

Imperial Oaks is a full-day nursery at 4 Merryweather Place, London, SE10 8BN, in Greenwich. It is registered for 67 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It is run by Imperial Oaks Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/imperial-oaks-2823231  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 Merryweather Place, London, SE10 8BN
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 67
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 4618 0961
- Website: http://www.imperialoaks.co.uk/
- Run by: [Imperial Oaks Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/imperial-oaks-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2823231

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 September 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/16/2823231

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2823231). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823231)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823231)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823231)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1798605)

## Fees

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: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 4 Merryweather Place, London, SE10 8BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.476320,-0.020276

- Station: Deptford Bridge, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: Greenwich, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Deptford, 0.3 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crossfield Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ferrant Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Broadway Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mary Ann Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brookmill Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum with early phonics, and Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated its overall effectiveness and quality of education Good. Its website also names SEND support, speech and language support, a sensory room, an inclusive setting, and activities including music classes, language classes, dance and movement, library visits and STEM activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/our-nursery)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site and the kitchen is allergy-aware.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and an outdoor classroom, and offers local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/send)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/send)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/our-nursery)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/about-us)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/send)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/our-early-years-approach)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/send)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/send)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated safeguarding as effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/our-nursery)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://imperialoaks.co.uk/about-us)

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and the 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 | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 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 | 0.4 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oak Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Morden Mount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | 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 |
| [Early Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-explorers-day-nursery-2818395) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Greenwich Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwich-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey542836) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Strong Tower Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strong-tower-day-nursery-2871176) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Chairbears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chairbears-day-nursery-ey474464) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Working Mums Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-working-mums-club-2871230) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Imperial Oaks offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Imperial Oaks offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Imperial Oaks's opening hours?

Imperial Oaks opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Imperial Oaks open all year?

Yes, Imperial Oaks is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Imperial Oaks take?

Imperial Oaks takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is Imperial Oaks's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Imperial Oaks Good at its inspection on 19 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Imperial Oaks take?

Imperial Oaks is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### Who runs Imperial Oaks?

Imperial Oaks is run by Imperial Oaks Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Imperial Oaks follow?

Imperial Oaks's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Imperial Oaks have outdoor space?

Imperial Oaks lists: Own garden, Outdoor classroom and Local outings and trips.

### Does Imperial Oaks support children with SEND?

Imperial Oaks lists: SEND support, Speech and language support, Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Imperial Oaks?

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

### How do I contact Imperial Oaks?

You can call 020 4618 0961 and visit www.imperialoaks.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823231)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.imperialoaks.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.imperialoaks.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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