Full-day nursery in Catford, Lewisham
Little Blossom Day Nursery
Ivydene, St. Fillans Road, LONDON, SE6 1DG · 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
- £40
- Deposit
- £250
Funded hours: 2-year-olds
Fees: 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 Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Getting there
Ivydene, St. Fillans Road, LONDON, SE6 1DG · More nurseries in SE6
Stations
- Hither Green16 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Catford Bridge18 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Catford20 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
7 bus stops within 400 m, including Brownhill Road / St Fillans Road, Stainton Road and Sandhurst Road / St Fillans Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Mountsfield Park1 min walk
- Culverley Green Open Space7 min walk
- Playground5 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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Little Blossom Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ivydene, St. Fillans Road, LONDON, SE6 1DG, in Catford, Lewisham. It is registered for 26 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 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 11 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- SENCoSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blossom Day NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| The Growing Patch NurserySessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:45–15:30 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Little Elms Daycare CatfordFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Muddy Puddle NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| The Park NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Bright Kiddies Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Rushey Green Nursery LimitedFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Catford16
- All nurseries in Lewisham134
- All nurseries in SE628
- Nurseries near Hither Green station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.4 miles
- Sandhurst Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2024 0.4 miles
- The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre ages 4–19 0.4 miles
- Rushey Green Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.5 miles
- Brindishe Green School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.5 miles
- Torridon Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected February 2023 0.6 miles
- Holbeach Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2023 0.7 miles
- Brindishe Manor School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.8 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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Does Little Blossom Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Little Blossom Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Little Blossom Day Nursery's opening hours?
Little Blossom Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Little Blossom Day Nursery open all year?
Yes, Little Blossom Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Little Blossom Day Nursery take?
Little Blossom Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Little Blossom Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Little Blossom Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Little Blossom Day Nursery take?
Little Blossom Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Blossom Day Nursery?
Yes. Little Blossom Day Nursery lists a registration fee of £40 and a deposit of £250.
What approach does Little Blossom Day Nursery follow?
Little Blossom Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.
Does Little Blossom Day Nursery have outdoor space?
Little Blossom Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.
Does Little Blossom Day Nursery support children with SEND?
Little Blossom Day Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Little Blossom Day Nursery?
Hither Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Little Blossom Day Nursery?
You can call 020 8697 5990 and visit www.littleblossomdaynursery.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.littleblossomdaynursery.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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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 EY370387 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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