# Ladybird Nursery Anerley Ladybird Nursery Anerley is a full-day nursery at 45 Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NQ, in Anerley, Bromley. It is registered for 44 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ladybird Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-anerley-ey558461 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 45 Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NQ - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 44 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8778 2810 - Website: https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/ - Run by: [Ladybird Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ladybird-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY558461 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 August 2021, 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/EY558461 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY558461). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558461) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558461) - Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558461) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/357937) ## Fees - Registration fee: £50 Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 45 Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.416178,-0.065178 - Station: Penge West, 0.2 miles, no step-free access - Station: Anerley, 0.3 miles, no step-free access - Station: Crystal Palace, 0.4 miles, step-free access - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Crystal Palace Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Penge Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles - Park: Betts Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Fox Hill Green, 0.5 miles - Playground: Dinosaur Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Crystal Palace 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 Bromley there are about 2.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/educational-success) ### Food - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/faq) - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/nutritional-health) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/faq) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/fees-funding) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/faq) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/nutritional-health) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/our-nurseries/ladybird-anerley) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/faq) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/enhancing-experiences) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/nutritional-health) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/enhancing-experiences) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/our-nurseries/ladybird-anerley) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/our-nurseries/ladybird-anerley) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/faq) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/fees-funding) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/fees-funding) ### SEND and inclusion - Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/educational-success) ### Building and safety - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/our-nurseries/ladybird-anerley) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/our-nurseries/ladybird-anerley) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/enhancing-experiences) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/enhancing-experiences) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/enhancing-experiences) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/nutritional-health) - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/enhancing-experiences) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/educational-success) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | James Dixon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST | | 4–19 | | | 0.7 miles | | Harris Primary Academy Kent House | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Paxton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Alexandra Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Community Vision Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/community-vision-nursery-ey333691) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Anerley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anerley-day-nursery-2845878) | | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Penge Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penge-community-pre-school-137331) | Good | | 09:15–16:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Crystal Palace Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crystal-palace-day-nursery-2845883) | | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Blue Pear Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-pear-day-nursery-2505272) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Diddy Dinos Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/diddy-dinos-pre-school-2753795) | Outstanding | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ladybird Nursery Anerley offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Anerley offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Anerley take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Anerley offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Anerley offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Anerley offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Ladybird Nursery Anerley's opening hours? Ladybird Nursery Anerley opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Ladybird Nursery Anerley open all year? Yes, Ladybird Nursery Anerley is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Ladybird Nursery Anerley take? Ladybird Nursery Anerley takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Ladybird Nursery Anerley's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Ladybird Nursery Anerley Good at its inspection on 31 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Ladybird Nursery Anerley take? Ladybird Nursery Anerley is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Ladybird Nursery Anerley? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Ladybird Nursery Anerley. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Anerley accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Anerley accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Ladybird Nursery Anerley? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Anerley lists a registration fee of £50. ### Who runs Ladybird Nursery Anerley? Ladybird Nursery Anerley is run by Ladybird Nurseries Limited, which runs 3 nurseries. ### What approach does Ladybird Nursery Anerley follow? Ladybird Nursery Anerley's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Anerley have outdoor space? Ladybird Nursery Anerley lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Anerley support children with SEND? Ladybird Nursery Anerley lists: Support for children learning English. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558461) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybird+Nursery+Anerley&query_place_id=ChIJ2zUqUGkBdkgRBTzAG-Nh0MM) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.