# Kiddies Arena

Kiddies Arena is a full-day nursery at Evelyn Childrens Centre, 231 Grove Street, London, SE8 3PZ, in Evelyn, Lewisham. It is registered for 56 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-arena-ey499561  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Evelyn Childrens Centre, 231 Grove Street, London, SE8 3PZ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 020 3609 1313
- Website: http://www.kiddiesarena.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY499561

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 August 2024, 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/EY499561

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY499561). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499561)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499561)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499561)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 2 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1950744)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lewisham that publish fees charge £76–£106 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Evelyn Childrens Centre, 231 Grove Street, London, SE8 3PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.490306,-0.034783

- Station: Surrey Quays, 0.6 miles
- Station: Mudchute, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Deptford, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Admiralty Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mary Rose Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Aragon Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Pepys Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Upper Pepys Park, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Clyde Nursery School. | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Twin Oaks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Harbinger Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Rotherhithe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Zeeba - Chantrelle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zeeba-chantrelle-2832538) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Raising Generations Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raising-generations-day-nursery-ltd-ey487910) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Ark Children Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-children-centre-ey492926) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Lammas Green at Twin Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lammas-green-at-twin-oaks-2815688) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hodan Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hodan-day-care-ey411352) | Good |  | 08:30–16:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [5 Steps Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/5-steps-community-nursery-ey340504) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Kiddies Arena's opening hours?

Kiddies Arena opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Kiddies Arena's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kiddies Arena Good at its inspection on 13 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kiddies Arena take?

Kiddies Arena is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kiddies Arena?

Surrey Quays is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kiddies Arena?

You can call 020 3609 1313 and visit www.kiddiesarena.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499561)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiddies+Arena+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJeQ-0h-gCdkgRMmbJXgabYZU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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