# Praise Childcare Forest Hill

Praise Childcare Forest Hill is a full-day nursery at Unity London, 22-23 Herschell Road, London, SE23 1EG, in Honor Oak Park, Lewisham. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/praise-childcare-forest-hill-2516424  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unity London, 22-23 Herschell Road, London, SE23 1EG
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 020 8291 1960
- Website: https://www.foresthillnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2516424

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 April 2022, 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/16/2516424

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2516424). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516424)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516424)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516424)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lewisham that publish fees charge £76–£106 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unity London, 22-23 Herschell Road, London, SE23 1EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.439834,-0.053617

- Station: Forest Hill, under 0.1 miles, step-free access
- Station: Sydenham, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Honor Oak Park, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Horniman Museum and Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Albion Millennium Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Horniman Triangle, 0.3 miles
- Park: Baxters Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Perrymount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Horniman Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fairlawn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 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 | 0.5 miles |
| Kilmorie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rubadubs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rubadubs-nursery-ey490615) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [N Family Club Forest Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-forest-hill-2810048) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Forest Hill Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-hill-montessori-nursery-2522421) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [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 |
| [Little Village Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-village-nursery-school-2793516) | Good | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Seedlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-seedlings-nursery-2778951) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Praise Childcare Forest Hill's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Praise Childcare Forest Hill Good at its inspection on 7 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Praise Childcare Forest Hill take?

Praise Childcare Forest Hill is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Praise Childcare Forest Hill?

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

### How do I contact Praise Childcare Forest Hill?

You can call 020 8291 1960 and visit www.foresthillnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516424)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Forest+Hill+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJH-HYk9EDdkgRTVxxav1OAqk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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