# Smart Start Nursery Limited

Smart Start Nursery Limited is a full-day nursery at 51 - 53, Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 4TL, in Bermondsey, Southwark. It is registered for 44 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £80 to £116.67 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It is run by Smart Start Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-start-nursery-limited-ey548984  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 51 - 53, Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 4TL
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 44
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7407 5592
- Website: http://www.smartstartcentre.com/
- Run by: [Smart Start Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/smart-start-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY548984

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 September 2025, 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/EY548984

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY548984). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548984)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548984)
- 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/EY548984)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1061973)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £104 (£10.40 an hour) | £520 | £2,253 |
| 2-year-olds | £86 (£8.60 an hour) | £430 | £1,863.33 |
| 3 and over | £80 (£8 an hour) | £400 | £1,733.33 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £520
- Deposit: £430
- Deposit: £400
- Registration fee: £25

Source: nursery website (https://www.smartstartcentre.com/copy-of-our-nursery-programmes), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: 51 - 53, Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 4TL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.495655,-0.083517

- Station: Borough, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- Station: Elephant & Castle, 0.7 miles
- Station: London Bridge, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bricklayers Arms Roundabout, 0.1 miles
- Park: Paragon Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Salisbury Row, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tabard Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tanner Street Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 Southwark 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

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/about-us)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/)

### Outdoors

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/about-us)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/policies)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/copy-of-our-nursery-programmes)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/contact)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/ages)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/policies)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/about-us)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/about-us)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.smartstartcentre.com/about-us)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Ark Globe Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kintore Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (July 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Snowsfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Beormund Primary School |  | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Victory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leo's Den Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leos-den-nursery-ey382828) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Victory House Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victory-house-childrens-centre-ey358902) | Good | £60.50 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Nurture Nest Multilingual Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nurture-nest-multilingual-nursery-2883439) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ark Start Globe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe-2813325) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Arc Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arc-nursery-ey391949) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kido Elephant Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-elephant-park-2567271) | Good | £105 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Smart Start Nursery Limited cost?

Smart Start Nursery Limited publishes these fees: full day £104 for under 2s, full day £109.25 for under 2s, full day £116.67 for under 2s, per week £520 for under 2s, per month £2,253 for under 2s, per month £1,893.67 for under 2s, per week £437 for under 2s, per month £1,516.67 for under 2s, per week £350 for under 2s, full day £86 for 2-year-olds, full day £90.25 for 2-year-olds, full day £96.33 for 2-year-olds, per week £430 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,863.33 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,564.33 for 2-year-olds, per week £361 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,252.33 for 2-year-olds, per week £289 for 2-year-olds, full day £80 for 3 and over, full day £84 for 3 and over, full day £89.67 for 3 and over, per week £400 for 3 and over, per month £1,733.33 for 3 and over, per month £1,456 for 3 and over, per week £336 for 3 and over, per month £1,165.67 for 3 and over and per week £269 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Smart Start Nursery Limited offer 30 funded hours?

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

### Does Smart Start Nursery Limited take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Smart Start Nursery Limited offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Smart Start Nursery Limited offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Smart Start Nursery Limited offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Smart Start Nursery Limited's opening hours?

Smart Start Nursery Limited opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Smart Start Nursery Limited open all year?

Yes, Smart Start Nursery Limited is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Smart Start Nursery Limited take?

Smart Start Nursery Limited takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is Smart Start Nursery Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smart Start Nursery Limited Good at its inspection on 12 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smart Start Nursery Limited take?

Smart Start Nursery Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Smart Start Nursery Limited?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Smart Start Nursery Limited.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Smart Start Nursery Limited?

Yes. Smart Start Nursery Limited lists a deposit of £520, a deposit of £430, a deposit of £400 and a registration fee of £25.

### Who runs Smart Start Nursery Limited?

Smart Start Nursery Limited is run by Smart Start Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### Does Smart Start Nursery Limited have outdoor space?

Smart Start Nursery Limited lists: Local outings and trips.

### Does Smart Start Nursery Limited support children with SEND?

Smart Start Nursery Limited lists: SEND support, Speech and language support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Smart Start Nursery Limited?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548984)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.smartstartcentre.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.smartstartcentre.com/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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