# New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd is a sessional pre-school at New Cross & Deptford Families First, 11-15 St James, London, SE14 6AD, in New Cross, Lewisham. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 9 months to 4 years. It opens 08:45–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-cross-and-deptford-families-first-ltd-ey493086 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: New Cross & Deptford Families First, 11-15 St James, London, SE14 6AD - Ages: 9 months to 4 years - Opening hours: 08:45–17:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 40 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months - Meals included: no - Phone: 020 8694 2571 - Website: https://ncdfamiliesfirst.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY493086 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 March 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/EY493086 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2015 (Reference EY493086). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493086) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493086) - Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493086) ## Fees | Age | Per hour | |---|---| | All ages | £10 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 8.25-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://ncdfamiliesfirst.co.uk/charging-policy), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:45–17:00 - Ages: 9 months to 4 years - Sessions: per hour ## Getting there Address: New Cross & Deptford Families First, 11-15 St James, London, SE14 6AD Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.474550,-0.038284 - Station: New Cross Gate, 0.1 miles - Station: New Cross Gate ELL, 0.1 miles - Station: New Cross ELL, 0.3 miles - 14 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Fordham Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Luxmore Gardens, 0.4 miles - Park: Douglas Way Garden, 0.4 miles - Park: Charlottenburg Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Eckington Gardens, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 ## About: a day here ### Food - Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://ncdfamiliesfirst.co.uk/charging-policy) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://ncdfamiliesfirst.co.uk/charging-policy) ### Outdoors - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://ncdfamiliesfirst.co.uk/families-first-learning/saturday-socials) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://ncdfamiliesfirst.co.uk/baby-room-sunshine) ### SEND and inclusion - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://ncdfamiliesfirst.co.uk/about-us/staff-team-board) ### Building and safety - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://ncdfamiliesfirst.co.uk/contact-us) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://ncdfamiliesfirst.co.uk/charging-policy) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Childeric Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Myatt Garden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Oak Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Edmund Waller Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Kender Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Goldsmiths SU Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldsmiths-su-nursery-129022) | Good | £85 | 08:30–17:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Playhouse Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-community-nursery-ey487422) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [New Cross Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-cross-community-nursery-ey488926) | Outstanding | | | 0.3 miles | | [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-129035) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-new-cross-ey556683) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Kings Kids Christian School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-kids-christian-school-2865273) | | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd cost? New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd publishes these fees: per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd's opening hours? New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd opens 08:45–17:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd take? New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd takes children aged 9 months to 4 years. ### What is New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd Good at its inspection on 15 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd take? New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd? Meals are not included in the fees at New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd. ### Does New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd have outdoor space? New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd lists: Local outings and trips. ### Does New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd support children with SEND? New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd lists: SENCo. ### What is the nearest station to New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd? New Cross Gate is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd? You can call 020 8694 2571 and visit ncdfamiliesfirst.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493086) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (ncdfamiliesfirst.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://ncdfamiliesfirst.co.uk/) - 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.