# Step by Step Day Nursery

Step by Step Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Monument Gardens, Benden House, Lewisham, SE13 6PY, in Lewisham. It is registered for 54 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-by-step-day-nursery-129055  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Monument Gardens, Benden House, Lewisham, SE13 6PY
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 020 8297 5070
- Website: http://www.stepbystepdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 129055

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 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/16/129055

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1994 (Reference 129055). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129055)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129055)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129055)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1598761)

## Fees

Fees: 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

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Monument Gardens, Benden House, Lewisham, SE13 6PY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.454859,-0.010784

- Station: Hither Green, 0.4 miles
- Station: Ladywell, 0.4 miles
- Station: Lewisham, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lewisham Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Ladywell Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gilmore Estate open space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Manor Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mountsfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Brindishe Green School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Prendergast Vale School | All-through | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Brindishe Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holbeach Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gordonbrock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Horizons Day Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horizons-day-nursery-and-pre-school-129012) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Sommerville Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sommerville-day-nursery-ey482600) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Kiddies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-kiddies-pre-school-ey539914) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hither-green-nursery-and-pre-school-2720568) | Good | £105.78 | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Zaitoon Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zaitoon-nursery-2571542) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Beacon Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-beacon-road-day-nursery-ey280785) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Step by Step Day Nursery's opening hours?

Step by Step Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Step by Step Day Nursery take?

Step by Step Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Step by Step Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Step by Step Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Step by Step Day Nursery take?

Step by Step Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Step by Step Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Step by Step Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8297 5070 and visit www.stepbystepdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129055)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.stepbystepdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.stepbystepdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Step+By+Step+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJgYc-jHICdkgRdxUYs6gIfFA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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