# Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School

Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School is a full-day nursery at 202 Venner Road, London, SE26 5HT, in Penge, Bromley. It is registered for 44 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penge-east-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2845891  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 202 Venner Road, London, SE26 5HT
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 020 8659 6417
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/sydenham/penge-east-nursery/
- Run by: [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2845891

## 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 July 2025 (Reference 2845891). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2845891)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2845891)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2845891)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1372004)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 202 Venner Road, London, SE26 5HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.420097,-0.054482

- Station: Penge East, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Penge West, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Sydenham, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Penge Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Crystal Palace Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Bromley there are about 2.4 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says it follows a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach, and describes itself as an inclusive setting. Listed activities include language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, and library visits.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site, vegan options are available, and the kitchen is allergy-aware.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and a mud kitchen, and lists regular park trips as well as local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in sessions are booked with the nursery manager before the child's first full day, so the child can become familiar with the setting and team at their own pace. Care is organised through a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/family-support/what-to-expect/admissions-process)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/family-support/what-to-expect/admissions-process)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/penge-east)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should visit the nursery and then register for a place, with the team guiding them through registration and the information needed. Settling-in sessions are booked before the first day.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Alexandra Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Alexandra Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2019) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybird Nursery Penge East](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-penge-east-ey500591) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Witty Kiddies Sydenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witty-kiddies-sydenham-ey535903) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Diddy Dinos Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/diddy-dinos-pre-school-2753795) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Blue Pear Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-pear-day-nursery-2505272) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornerstone-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey494421) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Community Vision Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/community-vision-nursery-ey333691) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School's opening hours?

Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School take?

Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School?

Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

### What approach does Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School follow?

Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School have outdoor space?

Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips.

### Does Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School support children with SEND?

Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School?

Penge East is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School?

You can call 020 8659 6417 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2845891)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandiruk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/sydenham/penge-east-nursery/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Penge+East%2C+South+London%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJdcZTmXABdkgRk-GM2Q_NP80)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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