Full-day nursery in Bellingham, Lewisham
Kindergarten Forest Hill
Christ Church Community Hall, 15b Bellingham Green, London, SE6 3HQ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
Fees
- Registration fee
- £60
- Registration fee
- £150
Fees and ages: not published yet
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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 Thursday
- 08:00–18:00
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
Christ Church Community Hall, 15b Bellingham Green, London, SE6 3HQ · More nurseries in SE6
Stations
- Bellingham7 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Lower Sydenham14 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Beckenham Hill15 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
5 bus stops within 400 m, including Bellingham Leisure Centre, Randlesdown Road and Broadmead.
Parks and playgrounds
- Bellingham Green1 min walk
- Pool River Linear Park5 min walk
- Southend Park8 min walk
- Playground1 min walk
- Playground2 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Kindergarten Forest Hill is a full-day nursery at Christ Church Community Hall, 15b Bellingham Green, London, SE6 3HQ, in Bellingham, Lewisham. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd.
Run by Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses forest school, bilingual and in-the-moment planning approaches, and names cooking activities. Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
- BilingualSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the setting is nut-free, parents provide a packed lunch, and healthy snacks are provided.
- Nut-free settingSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says children settle in more easily when they feel part of a group, so the nursery offers spaces for two days per week or more.
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated safeguarding effective.
- ParkingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
The nursery has a waiting list. Its website says applicants pay a £60 application handling fee to join it, and once a space is offered and accepted, a £150 registration fee is payable.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Forest HillThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Base Zero BellinghamFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Umbrella House Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Kids R Kids Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Little Elms Daycare SydenhamFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Mud ClubSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Bellingham3
- All nurseries in Lewisham134
- All nurseries in SE628
- Nurseries near Bellingham station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Elfrida Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.2 miles
- Athelney Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.2 miles
- Watergate School ages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Outstandinginspected March 2022 0.4 miles
- Haseltine Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2023 0.5 miles
- Brent Knoll School ages 4–17Ofsted: Improved significantlyinspected November 2024 0.6 miles
- St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected May 2025 0.6 miles
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2024 0.6 miles
- Adamsrill Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected June 2025 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Kindergarten Forest Hill's opening hours?
Kindergarten Forest Hill opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu.
What is Kindergarten Forest Hill's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Kindergarten Forest Hill Good at its inspection on 4 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Kindergarten Forest Hill take?
Kindergarten Forest Hill is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Kindergarten Forest Hill?
Meals are not included in the fees at Kindergarten Forest Hill.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Kindergarten Forest Hill?
Yes. Kindergarten Forest Hill lists a registration fee of £60 and a registration fee of £150.
Who runs Kindergarten Forest Hill?
Kindergarten Forest Hill is run by Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Kindergarten Forest Hill follow?
Kindergarten Forest Hill's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Bilingual and In-the-moment planning.
Does Kindergarten Forest Hill have outdoor space?
Kindergarten Forest Hill lists: Own garden.
What is the nearest station to Kindergarten Forest Hill?
Bellingham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Kindergarten Forest Hill?
You can call 0300 123 4666 and visit www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2578329 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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