Full-day nursery in Shooters Hill, Greenwich
Thames Tiddlers Nursery
Shooters Hill Post 16 Campus, Red Lion Lane, Woolwich, London, SE18 4LD · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since February 2010Reference EY408269Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 22 March 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places42 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 12 March 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees and ages: not published yet
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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
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
Shooters Hill Post 16 Campus, Red Lion Lane, Woolwich, London, SE18 4LD · More nurseries in SE18
Buses
6 bus stops within 400 m, including Whitworth Road, Old Royal Military Academy and Royal Garrison Church.
Parks and playgrounds
- Woolwich Common6 min walk
- Eltham Common10 min walk
- Eaglesfield Park11 min walk
- Shrewsbury Park12 min walk
- King George's Field12 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Thames Tiddlers Nursery is a full-day nursery at Shooters Hill Post 16 Campus, Red Lion Lane, Woolwich, London, SE18 4LD, in Shooters Hill, Greenwich. It is registered for 42 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 7 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
- Reggio Emilia inspiredSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- SENCoSource: nursery website
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Art studio / atelierSource: nursery website
- Woodland tripsSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Tiddlers NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Homestart Greenwich at Eglinton SchoolFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Oxleas Wood Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| The Under 5's Project- Woolwich CommonSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Balloon Day Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| BonitotsFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Bright Start Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–17:00 | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Shooters Hill5
- All nurseries in Greenwich126
- All nurseries in SE1834
- Nurseries near Woolwich Arsenal station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.3 miles
- Eglinton Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected April 2025 0.3 miles
- Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2023 0.5 miles
- Plumcroft Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected June 2023 0.6 miles
- Nightingale Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.7 miles
- Deansfield Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected June 2025 0.8 miles
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11Ofsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.9 miles
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected June 2024 0.9 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Thames Tiddlers Nursery's opening hours?
Thames Tiddlers Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What is Thames Tiddlers Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Thames Tiddlers Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Thames Tiddlers Nursery take?
Thames Tiddlers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.
What approach does Thames Tiddlers Nursery follow?
Thames Tiddlers Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach.
Does Thames Tiddlers Nursery have outdoor space?
Thames Tiddlers Nursery lists: Own garden.
Does Thames Tiddlers Nursery support children with SEND?
Thames Tiddlers Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo and Sensory room.
What is the nearest station to Thames Tiddlers Nursery?
Woolwich Arsenal is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Thames Tiddlers Nursery?
You can call 020 8856 9437 and visit www.thamestiddlers.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thamestiddlers.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY408269 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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