# Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School

Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 141 Wellmeadow Road, London, SE6 1HP, in Hither Green, Lewisham. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged from 9 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its published full-day fee is £90 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 42 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moonlight-nursery-and-pre-school-2821206  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 141 Wellmeadow Road, London, SE6 1HP
- Ages: from 9 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 26
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 4619 9511
- Website: https://www.moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2821206

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2821206). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821206)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821206)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821206)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1866479)

## Fees

| Age | Full day |
|---|---|
| 3 and over | £90 (£9 an hour) |

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

- Registration fee: £100
- Deposit: £500

Source: nursery website (https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/our-fees-3-year-olds), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 9 months
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: 141 Wellmeadow Road, London, SE6 1HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.441544,0.002893

- Station: Hither Green, 0.8 miles
- Station: Lee, 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northbrook Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 42 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses Montessori, Steiner / Waldorf, play-based EYFS curriculum, in-the-moment planning, a nature-based approach, a school readiness programme and early phonics. Activities named on its website include music classes, sports coaching, cooking activities and library visits.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/about)
- Steiner / Waldorf (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/about)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/faqs)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/faqs)

### Food

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

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/faqs)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/our-fees-3-year-olds)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/our-fees-3-year-olds)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/our-fees-3-year-olds)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, a mud kitchen, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/about)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/about)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/faqs)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/faqs)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in sessions are planned and structured so the child can bond and feel secure. It also says key staff help families settle their child in, and lists a key person system as part of its care.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/faqs)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/faqs)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/our-fees-under-2s-2-year-olds)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/faqs)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/faqs)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/our-fees-3-year-olds)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/our-fees-3-year-olds)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/our-fees-3-year-olds)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/faqs)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/faqs)

### Getting a place

According to its website, a place is accepted by signing the nursery agreement, then paying a non-refundable registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £500, which is deducted from the first invoice. The notice to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Torridon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Forster Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Baring Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service |  | 4–19 | Improved significantly (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brindishe Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Broadfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadfields-day-nursery-2841749) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbow-day-nursery-ey543271) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Growing Patch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-growing-patch-nursery-ey473619) | Good |  | 08:45–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Happywoods Nursery (Lewisham) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happywoods-nursery-lewisham-limited-ey370475) | Good | £105 | 07:45–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Goldsmiths Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldsmiths-community-nursery-ey535958) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiny Tiggs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tiggs-preschool-2787174) | Report card May 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School cost?

Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School publishes these fees: full day £90 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School's opening hours?

Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School take?

Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School takes children aged from 9 months.

### How many children can Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School take?

Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School?

Yes. Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £500.

### What approach does Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School follow?

Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Steiner / Waldorf, Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning, Nature-based approach, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School have outdoor space?

Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School?

Lee is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 020 4619 9511 and visit www.moonlightdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821206)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.moonlightdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.moonlightdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Moonlight+Nursery+and+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJozQI-RkDdkgROw7XPcLMaxw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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