# Little Village Nursery School Little Village Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Chapel on the Hill, South Road, LONDON, SE23 2UJ, in Forest Hill, Lewisham. It is registered for 35 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £100 to £106 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 17 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-village-nursery-school-2793516 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Chapel on the Hill, South Road, LONDON, SE23 2UJ - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 35 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8616 8330 - Website: https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2793516 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 2024, 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/16/2793516 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2024 (Reference 2793516). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793516) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793516) - 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/16/2793516) ## Fees | Age | Full day | |---|---| | Under 2s | £106 (£10.60 an hour) | | 2-year-olds | £106 (£10.60 an hour) | | 3 and over | £100 (£10 an hour) | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Registration fee: £300 - Registration fee: £400 Source: nursery website (https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/fees), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours. Ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Weeks open: 51 a year - Sessions: full day ## Getting there Address: Chapel on the Hill, South Road, LONDON, SE23 2UJ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.438015,-0.048204 - Station: Forest Hill, 0.2 miles, step-free access - Station: Sydenham, 0.8 miles, no step-free access - Station: Honor Oak Park, 0.8 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Albion Millennium Green, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Dalmain Under 5's play area, 0.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a forest school approach and a play-based EYFS curriculum. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website also names SEND support, an inclusive setting and language classes. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/village-curriculum) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/post/we-re-ofsted-good-a-nursery-s-journey) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/fees) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips. - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/post/we-re-ofsted-good-a-nursery-s-journey) ### Care and routines - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/fees) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/fees) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/copy-of-village-curriculum) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/copy-of-village-curriculum) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/copy-of-village-curriculum) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/fees) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/post/we-re-ofsted-good-a-nursery-s-journey) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/post/we-re-ofsted-good-a-nursery-s-journey) ### Safety Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective. ### Extras and activities - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/village-curriculum) ### Getting a place Its website says to complete the enquiry form, and the nursery has a waiting list that requires a £300 registration fee. A £400 place acceptance fee is asked for when a place is accepted. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Perrymount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Kilmorie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Dalmain Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Brent Knoll School | | 4–17 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Adamsrill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | 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 | 0.2 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 Seedlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-seedlings-nursery-2778951) | Report card Mar 2026 | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Praise Childcare Forest Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/praise-childcare-forest-hill-2516424) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Forest Hill Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-hill-montessori-nursery-2522421) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Rubadubs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rubadubs-nursery-ey490615) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Little Village Nursery School cost? Little Village Nursery School publishes these fees: full day £106 for under 2s, full day £106 for 2-year-olds and full day £100 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Little Village Nursery School offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Little Village Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Little Village Nursery School offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Little Village Nursery School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Little Village Nursery School's opening hours? Little Village Nursery School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Little Village Nursery School open all year? Yes, Little Village Nursery School is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What is Little Village Nursery School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Little Village Nursery School Good at its inspection on 12 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Little Village Nursery School take? Little Village Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Little Village Nursery School? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Village Nursery School. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Village Nursery School? Yes. Little Village Nursery School lists a registration fee of £300 and a registration fee of £400. ### What approach does Little Village Nursery School follow? Little Village Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Little Village Nursery School have outdoor space? Little Village Nursery School lists: Local outings and trips. ### Does Little Village Nursery School support children with SEND? Little Village Nursery School lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Little Village Nursery School? Forest Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Little Village Nursery School? You can call 020 8616 8330 and visit www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793516) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littlevillagenurseryschool.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Village+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJZ1jXrfMDdkgR2Qnr2Z02WOY) - 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.