Full-day nursery in Bell Green, Lewisham
Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School
Little Cherubs Nursery, 2a Bell Green Lane, London, SE26 5TB · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 4.7 on Google (12 reviews)
- About 450 m (6 min walk) from Lower Sydenham station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since October 2025Reference 2855748Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places82 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 28 January 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
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
Getting there
Little Cherubs Nursery, 2a Bell Green Lane, London, SE26 5TB · More nurseries in SE26
Stations
- Lower Sydenham7 min walk · 0.3 miles
- SydenhamNo step-free access18 min walk · 0.7 miles
- New Beckenham19 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
16 bus stops within 400 m, including Southend Lane, Kirtley Road and Bell Green / Southend Lane.
Parks and playgrounds
- Home Park2 min walk
- Pool River Linear Park5 min walk
- Southend Park7 min walk
- Mayow Park10 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
- Playground4 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 Cherubs Nursery & Pre School is a full-day nursery at Little Cherubs Nursery, 2a Bell Green Lane, London, SE26 5TB, in Bell Green, Lewisham. It is registered for 82 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Cherubs Care and Education Ltd.
Run by Little Cherubs Care and Education Ltd (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery's named approaches are Reggio Emilia inspired, Steiner / Waldorf, the Curiosity Approach and a school readiness programme. Its website also lists SEND support, support for children learning English, an inclusive setting and library visits.
- Reggio Emilia inspiredSource: nursery website
- Steiner / WaldorfSource: nursery website
- Curiosity ApproachSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
Food
Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden and a growing / allotment area. It also lists regular park trips and local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says complimentary settling-in sessions are attended before the child's official start date. Settling-in sessions are also listed among its care details.
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Dedicated sleep roomSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Support for children learning EnglishSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system and CCTV.
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- ParkingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Library visitsSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families first enquire, then book a visit by virtual tour, brochure, call, Zoom or open evening. Families then complete the registration form, confirm preferred sessions and attend settling-in sessions before the start date.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre SchoolThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Little Elms Daycare SydenhamFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| BeBright Bunnies SydenhamFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Kindergarten Forest HillFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Base Zero BellinghamFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Bell Green3
- All nurseries in Lewisham134
- All nurseries in SE2610
- Nurseries near Lower Sydenham station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Haseltine Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2023 under 0.1 miles
- Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2019 0.2 miles
- St Michael's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2020 0.2 miles
- Adamsrill Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected June 2025 0.3 miles
- Brent Knoll School ages 4–17Ofsted: Improved significantlyinspected November 2024 0.3 miles
- Elfrida Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.6 miles
- Alexandra Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected February 2025 0.6 miles
- Watergate School ages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Outstandinginspected March 2022 0.7 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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What are Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School's opening hours?
Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School take?
Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
How many children can Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School take?
Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time.
Who runs Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School?
Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School is run by Little Cherubs Care and Education Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School follow?
Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired, Steiner / Waldorf, Curiosity Approach and School readiness programme.
Does Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School have outdoor space?
Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.
Does Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School support children with SEND?
Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School?
Lower Sydenham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School?
You can call 020 8778 3232 and visit www.littlecherubs.org.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlecherubs.org) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- 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 2855748 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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