# Thames Tiddlers Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thames-tiddlers-nursery-ey408269  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shooters Hill Post 16 Campus, Red Lion Lane, Woolwich, London, SE18 4LD
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 020 8856 9437
- Website: http://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY408269

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 March 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/EY408269

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2010 (Reference EY408269). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408269)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408269)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408269)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/805468)

## Fees

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: Shooters Hill Post 16 Campus, Red Lion Lane, Woolwich, London, SE18 4LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.474273,0.061625

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woolwich Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Eltham Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Eaglesfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Shrewsbury Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: King George's Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/forest-school.html)
- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/monsterdinosaur-project.html)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/projects.html)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/what-our-parents-say.html)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/what-our-parents-say.html)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/our-educators.html)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/our-educators.html)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/sen-send-and-senco.html)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/sen-send-and-senco.html)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/sen-send-and-senco.html)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/what-our-parents-say.html)

### Extras and activities

- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/what-our-parents-say.html)
- Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/forest-school.html)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Eglinton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Plumcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Nightingale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Deansfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Homestart Greenwich at Eglinton School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/homestart-greenwich-at-eglinton-school-2811164) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Oxleas Wood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oxleas-wood-day-nursery-2859114) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Under 5's Project- Woolwich Common](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-under-5s-project-woolwich-common-2686715) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Balloon Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balloon-day-nursery-ltd-2684385) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bonitots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bonitots-2519711) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Start Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-day-nursery-2578981) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408269)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thamestiddlers.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thamestiddlers.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thames+Tiddlers+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJJRCOgOKo2EcRFEAuEMkxNyw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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