# RIMU Nursery

RIMU Nursery is a full-day nursery at Sunfields Methodist Church, 95 Old Dover Road, LONDON, SE3 8SJ, in Charlton, Greenwich. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 23 reviews (November 2026). It is run by RIMU Music Education Services Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rimu-nursery-ey486160  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sunfields Methodist Church, 95 Old Dover Road, LONDON, SE3 8SJ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8858 5141
- Website: https://rimu.co.uk/
- Run by: [RIMU Music Education Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rimu-music-education-services-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY486160

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 February 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/EY486160

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY486160). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486160)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486160)
- 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/EY486160)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/695454)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £100
- Deposit: £500

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees and ages: 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: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Sunfields Methodist Church, 95 Old Dover Road, LONDON, SE3 8SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.476386,0.024483

- Station: Westcombe Park, 0.6 miles
- Station: Charlton, 0.8 miles
- Station: Blackheath, 1.0 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Batley Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hervey Road Playing Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Woodlands Dell, 0.4 miles
- Park: Blackheath, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/curriculum)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/curriculum)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/nutrition)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/nutrition)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/nutrition)

### Outdoors

- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/curriculum)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/curriculum)

### Care and routines

- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/admissions)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/safeguarding-wellbeing)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/safeguarding-wellbeing)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/curriculum)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/curriculum)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/curriculum)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.rimu.co.uk/curriculum)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invicta Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sherington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Pointer School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Blackheath High School GDST |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Greenwich Waldorf School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Blackheath Prep |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rimu Music Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rimu-music-day-nursery-2510369) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Orchard House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-house-nursery-ey548738) | Good |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Blackheath Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-blackheath-day-nursery-ey361480) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Charlton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-charlton-ey370006) | Good | £97.50 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Back 2 Basics Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/back-2-basics-nursery-2879418) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bopeeps Preschool Blackheath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bopeeps-preschool-blackheath-ey547921) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does RIMU Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. RIMU Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does RIMU Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. RIMU Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are RIMU Nursery's opening hours?

RIMU Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is RIMU Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated RIMU Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can RIMU Nursery take?

RIMU Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Does RIMU Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. RIMU Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at RIMU Nursery?

Yes. RIMU Nursery lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £500.

### Who runs RIMU Nursery?

RIMU Nursery is run by RIMU Music Education Services Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does RIMU Nursery follow?

RIMU Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does RIMU Nursery have outdoor space?

RIMU Nursery lists: Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does RIMU Nursery support children with SEND?

RIMU Nursery lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to RIMU Nursery?

Westcombe Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact RIMU Nursery?

You can call 020 8858 5141 and visit rimu.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486160)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (rimu.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://rimu.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=RIMU+Music+Day+Nursery+%26+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJh-cRb0qo2EcR09vHW0ThBCI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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