# Ladybird Nursery Thornsett Ladybird Nursery Thornsett is a full-day nursery at 1 Thornsett Road, London, SE20 7XB, in Elmers End, Bromley. It is registered for 35 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 March 2023, 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 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ladybird Nurseries London Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-thornsett-2558043 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 1 Thornsett Road, London, SE20 7XB - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 35 - 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 3417 2400 - Website: https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/ - Run by: [Ladybird Nurseries London Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ladybird-nurseries-london-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2558043 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 March 2023, 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/16/2558043 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2019 (Reference 2558043). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558043) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558043) - Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558043) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1284394) ## 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: 1 Thornsett Road, London, SE20 7XB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.404958,-0.065665 - Station: Harrington Road Tram Stop, 0.3 miles - Station: Birkbeck Tram Stop, 0.4 miles - Station: Birkbeck, 0.4 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Betts Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Love Lane Green, 0.2 miles - Park: South Norwood Lake, 0.3 miles - Park: South Norwood Country Park, 0.5 miles - Park: Winsford Gardens, 0.5 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 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 3 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/the-journey) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/educational-success) ### Food - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/nutritional-health) - 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-thornsett) - 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-thornsett) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.ladybirdnurseries.org.uk/fees-funding) - 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) ### 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-thornsett) - 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-thornsett) ### 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Stewart Fleming Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | James Dixon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | South Norwood Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Oasis Academy Ryelands | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Cypress Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Crosfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Blue Pear Day Nursery Anerley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-pear-day-nursery-anerley-2607250) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Betts Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/betts-park-pre-school-ey310181) | Good | | 08:45–15:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Portland Bill Pre-School Regina Road Community Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-bill-pre-school-regina-road-community-centre-ey380098) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Archangels Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archangels-montessori-nursery-2502273) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Penge Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penge-community-pre-school-137331) | Good | | 09:15–16:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Anerley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anerley-day-nursery-2845878) | | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ladybird Nursery Thornsett offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Thornsett offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Thornsett take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Thornsett offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Thornsett offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Thornsett offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Ladybird Nursery Thornsett's opening hours? Ladybird Nursery Thornsett opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Ladybird Nursery Thornsett open all year? Yes, Ladybird Nursery Thornsett is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Ladybird Nursery Thornsett take? Ladybird Nursery Thornsett takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Ladybird Nursery Thornsett's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Ladybird Nursery Thornsett Good at its inspection on 9 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Ladybird Nursery Thornsett take? Ladybird Nursery Thornsett is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Ladybird Nursery Thornsett? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Ladybird Nursery Thornsett. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Thornsett accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Thornsett accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Ladybird Nursery Thornsett? Yes. Ladybird Nursery Thornsett lists a registration fee of £50. ### Who runs Ladybird Nursery Thornsett? Ladybird Nursery Thornsett is run by Ladybird Nurseries London Limited, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Ladybird Nursery Thornsett follow? Ladybird Nursery Thornsett's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Thornsett have outdoor space? Ladybird Nursery Thornsett lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips. ### Does Ladybird Nursery Thornsett support children with SEND? Ladybird Nursery Thornsett lists: Support for children learning English. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558043) - 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+Thornsett&query_place_id=ChIJ9xEKxkEBdkgRaZ7gvbMY6rM) - 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.