# Little Nest Nursery Ltd

Little Nest Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 43 Albyn Road, London, SE8 4EG, in St John's, Lewisham. It is registered for 47 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fee is £92 (nursery website, November 2026). 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 4.9 from 17 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nest-nursery-ltd-2819176  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 43 Albyn Road, London, SE8 4EG
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 47
- 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: 07831 753984
- Website: https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2819176

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819176

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2024 (Reference 2819176). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819176)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819176)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819176)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £92 (£9.20 an hour) | £58 | £9.20 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £12 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £7 (half day)
- Registration fee: £50
- Deposit: £100

Source: nursery website (https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/fees-funding), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 43 Albyn Road, London, SE8 4EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.472392,-0.025902

- Station: Deptford Bridge, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: St Johns (London), 0.2 miles
- Station: Elverson Road, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Friendly Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Broadway Fields, 0.1 miles
- Park: Brookmill Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Borough of Deptford Memorial Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Borough of Deptford Memorial Gardens, 0.2 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names a play-based EYFS curriculum. The 2026 Ofsted report card inspection graded curriculum and teaching and achievement 'Expected standard'.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Welcome-Pack-for-New-Parents-2025 .pdf)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/fees-funding)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)

### Settling in

Its website says experienced staff arrange a settling-in period to suit each family and keep open communication from the child's first day. The nursery operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/fees-funding)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Welcome-Pack-for-New-Parents-2025 .pdf)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/fees-funding)

### Safety

Ofsted 2026 findings: safeguarding standards met.

### Getting a place

Its website says applicants complete the registration form via the contact us button and submit it with the non-refundable £50 registration fee, signed consent form and terms. Space is confirmed once a booking confirmation is received; the deposit fee is £100 and notice to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Ashmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Myatt Garden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Tidemill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Morden Mount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-jay-nursery-lewisham-2699060) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Chairbears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chairbears-day-nursery-ey474464) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Strong Tower Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strong-tower-day-nursery-2871176) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-daycare-and-nursery-ltd-2743459) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Early Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-explorers-day-nursery-2818395) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Twinnie Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinnie-day-nursery-ltd-2604475) | Good | £94.80 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Nest Nursery Ltd cost?

Little Nest Nursery Ltd publishes these fees: full day £92 for all ages, half day £58 for all ages and per hour £9.20 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Nest Nursery Ltd offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Nest Nursery Ltd offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £12 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Little Nest Nursery Ltd take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Nest Nursery Ltd offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Little Nest Nursery Ltd offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Little Nest Nursery Ltd offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Little Nest Nursery Ltd's opening hours?

Little Nest Nursery Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Nest Nursery Ltd open all year?

Yes, Little Nest Nursery Ltd is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Little Nest Nursery Ltd take?

Little Nest Nursery Ltd takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Little Nest Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Little Nest Nursery Ltd was inspected on 14 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Nest Nursery Ltd take?

Little Nest Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Nest Nursery Ltd?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Nest Nursery Ltd.

### Does Little Nest Nursery Ltd accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Little Nest Nursery Ltd accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Nest Nursery Ltd?

Yes. Little Nest Nursery Ltd lists a registration fee of £50 and a deposit of £100.

### What approach does Little Nest Nursery Ltd follow?

Little Nest Nursery Ltd's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### What is the nearest station to Little Nest Nursery Ltd?

St Johns (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Nest Nursery Ltd?

You can call 07831 753984 and visit littlenestnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819176)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (littlenestnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://littlenestnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Nest+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJg8gVWZoDdkgR_m_nGR23LxY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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