# Ladybird Nursery Penge East Ladybird Nursery Penge East is a full-day nursery at Station House, Station Road, London, SE20 7BE, in Penge, Bromley. It is registered for 21 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 June 2025, 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 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Ladybird Nurseries London Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-penge-east-ey500591 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Station House, Station Road, London, SE20 7BE - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 21 - 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 3441 8250 - Website: https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/ - Run by: [Ladybird Nurseries London Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ladybird-nurseries-london-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY500591 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 June 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/EY500591 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY500591). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500591) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500591) - Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500591) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/955579) ## 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: Station House, Station Road, London, SE20 7BE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.419345,-0.054443 - Station: Penge East, under 0.1 miles - Station: Penge West, 0.3 miles, no step-free access - Station: Sydenham, 0.6 miles, no step-free access - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Alexandra Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles - Park: Penge Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles - Park: Crystal Palace Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (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-penge) - 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) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/our-staff-safety) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/our-nurseries/ladybird-penge) - 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/faq) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/the-journey) - 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) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/educational-success) ### Building and safety - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/our-staff-safety) - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/our-nurseries/ladybird-penge) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/faq) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/our-nurseries/ladybird-penge) ### 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 | | 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) | | 0.3 miles | | Alexandra Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | | 0.4 miles | | Harris Primary Academy Kent House | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Alexandra Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST | | 4–19 | | | 0.6 miles | | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2019) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penge-east-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2845891) | | | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles | | [Witty Kiddies Sydenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witty-kiddies-sydenham-ey535903) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 0.3 miles | | [Diddy Dinos Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/diddy-dinos-pre-school-2753795) | Outstanding | | | 0.3 miles | | [Blue Pear Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-pear-day-nursery-2505272) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Community Vision Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/community-vision-nursery-ey333691) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Apex Kids, Trinity House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apex-kids-trinity-house-2697892) | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ladybird Nursery Penge East offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Penge East offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Penge East take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Penge East offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Penge East offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Penge East offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Ladybird Nursery Penge East's opening hours? Ladybird Nursery Penge East opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Ladybird Nursery Penge East open all year? Yes, Ladybird Nursery Penge East is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Ladybird Nursery Penge East take? Ladybird Nursery Penge East takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Ladybird Nursery Penge East's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Ladybird Nursery Penge East Good at its inspection on 16 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Ladybird Nursery Penge East take? Ladybird Nursery Penge East is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Ladybird Nursery Penge East? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Ladybird Nursery Penge East. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Penge East accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Penge East accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Ladybird Nursery Penge East? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Penge East lists a registration fee of £50. ### Who runs Ladybird Nursery Penge East? Ladybird Nursery Penge East is run by Ladybird Nurseries London Limited, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Ladybird Nursery Penge East follow? Ladybird Nursery Penge East's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Penge East have outdoor space? Ladybird Nursery Penge East lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Penge East support children with SEND? Ladybird Nursery Penge East lists: Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500591) - 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+Penge&query_place_id=ChIJHTHpk3ABdkgR2VzYZuc61II) - 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.