# Playwell Pre School

Playwell Pre School is a full-day nursery at Eltham Park Baptist Church, 32a Westmount Road, LONDON, SE9 1JE, in Eltham, Greenwich. It is registered for 35 children and takes children aged 3 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playwell-pre-school-509635  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Eltham Park Baptist Church, 32a Westmount Road, LONDON, SE9 1JE
- Ages: 3 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 35
- Funded childcare: the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07763 887181
- Website: https://playwell-eltham.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 509635

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 June 2023, 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/16/509635

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1969 (Reference 509635). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509635)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509635)
- 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/16/509635)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/695118)

## Fees

- Charge on funded hours: £5 (per hour)

Funded hours: 15 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Greenwich that publish fees charge £60–£112 a day for under-2s (6 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: 3 years to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Eltham Park Baptist Church, 32a Westmount Road, LONDON, SE9 1JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.453539,0.062271

- Station: Eltham, 0.4 miles
- Station: Falconwood, 0.9 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eltham Park South, 0.2 miles
- Park: Avery Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Greenwich there are about 3.1 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

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness was rated Good and quality of education was rated Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://playwell-eltham.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says parents provide a packed lunch.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://playwell-eltham.co.uk/opening-times)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://playwell-eltham.co.uk/about-us)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://playwell-eltham.co.uk/opening-times)

### Settling in

Its website says each child is assigned a designated key worker, who is the main contact and helps the child settle in. The nursery operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://playwell-eltham.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://playwell-eltham.co.uk/opening-times)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://playwell-eltham.co.uk/opening-times)

### Safety

At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

### Getting a place

Its website says parents complete the online application form with the child's details, preferred days and sessions (morning or afternoon), then submit it, and can contact the nursery with any other queries. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Deansfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Serenity School Eltham |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Haimo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Wyborne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fennies Eltham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-eltham-2652417) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Willow Park Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-park-montessori-day-nursery-509616) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Crafty Wizards World Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crafty-wizards-world-pre-school-ey489815) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Blocks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-blocks-preschool-2689423) | Good |  | 09:30–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Elizabeth Terrace Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-elizabeth-terrace-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey263363) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Alpha Nursery (Eltham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-nursery-eltham-2633234) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Playwell Pre School offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Playwell Pre School offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Playwell Pre School's opening hours?

Playwell Pre School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Playwell Pre School take?

Playwell Pre School takes children aged 3 years to 5 years.

### What is Playwell Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playwell Pre School Good at its inspection on 8 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playwell Pre School take?

Playwell Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Playwell Pre School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Playwell Pre School.

### What approach does Playwell Pre School follow?

Playwell Pre School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Playwell Pre School have outdoor space?

Playwell Pre School lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Playwell Pre School?

Eltham is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playwell Pre School?

You can call 07763 887181 and visit playwell-eltham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509635)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (playwell-eltham.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://playwell-eltham.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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