# Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd

Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd is a full-day nursery at 50 Dacres Road, London, SE23 2NR, in Forest Hill, Lewisham. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-forest-hill-ltd-ey456852  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 50 Dacres Road, London, SE23 2NR
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu
- Registered places: 24
- Meals included: no
- Website: https://www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/
- Run by: [Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kindergarten-forest-hill-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY456852

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 March 2022, 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/EY456852

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2013 (Reference EY456852). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456852)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456852)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456852)

## 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 Thursday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 50 Dacres Road, London, SE23 2NR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.433636,-0.052151

- Station: Sydenham, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Forest Hill, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- Station: Penge East, 1.0 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Albion Millennium Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Mayow Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Baxters Field, 0.4 miles
- Park: Kirkdale Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/)
- Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/)

### Food

- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/)

### Care and routines

- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Perrymount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Adamsrill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-ltd-ey453347) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Village Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-village-nursery-school-2793516) | Good | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Creative Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-stars-day-nursery-ey536904) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Cherish Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherish-day-nursery-ey472011) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Praise Childcare Forest Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/praise-childcare-forest-hill-2516424) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [N Family Club Forest Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-forest-hill-2810048) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd's opening hours?

Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu.

### What is Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd Good at its inspection on 24 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd take?

Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd?

Meals are not included in the fees at Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd.

### Who runs Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd?

Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd is run by Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd follow?

Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Bilingual, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach.

### Does Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd have outdoor space?

Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd?

Forest Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd?

You can visit www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456852)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.kindergartenforesthill.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kindergarten+Forest+Hill+%28Forest+Hill+Branch%29&query_place_id=ChIJrS2rM9QDdkgRIhh1rbKukI8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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