# Little Seedlings Nursery

Little Seedlings Nursery is a full-day nursery at 35 Sunderland Road, Lower Ground Floor, London, SE23 2PS, in Forest Hill, Lewisham. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Seedlings Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-seedlings-nursery-2778951  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 35 Sunderland Road, Lower Ground Floor, London, SE23 2PS
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Website: https://www.seedlingsdaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Seedlings Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/seedlings-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2778951

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 March 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 | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2778951

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2778951). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2778951)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2778951)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2778951)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1704547)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

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

## Getting there

Address: 35 Sunderland Road, Lower Ground Floor, London, SE23 2PS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.441350,-0.047041

- Station: Forest Hill, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Honor Oak Park, 0.6 miles
- Station: Catford, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Albion Millennium Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Dalmain Under 5's play area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalmain Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Perrymount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kilmorie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fairlawn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Horniman Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Nest Day Nursery Forest Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nest-day-nursery-forest-hill-2806974) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Forest Hill Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-hill-montessori-nursery-2522421) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [N Family Club Forest Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-forest-hill-2810048) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Village Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-village-nursery-school-2793516) | Good | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Seedlings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-day-nursery-ey287094) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Praise Childcare Forest Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/praise-childcare-forest-hill-2516424) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Seedlings Nursery's opening hours?

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

### What is Little Seedlings Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Little Seedlings Nursery was inspected on 25 March 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 Needs attention and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Seedlings Nursery take?

Little Seedlings Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Seedlings Nursery?

Little Seedlings Nursery is run by Seedlings Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Seedlings Nursery?

Forest Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Seedlings Nursery?

You can visit www.seedlingsdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2778951)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Seedlings+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5U1C0HEDdkgRGm-5eAtRI7U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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