# The Alphabet House Nursery School The Alphabet House Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 11 Telegraph Avenue, Ossel Court, London, SE10 0TE, in Barton Yard, Greenwich. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 22 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Alphabet House Nursery Schools Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-alphabet-house-nursery-school-2503515 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 11 Telegraph Avenue, Ossel Court, London, SE10 0TE - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 3990 9400 - Website: https://www.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk/home - Run by: [The Alphabet House Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-alphabet-house-nursery-schools-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2503515 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 April 2022, 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/16/2503515 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2018 (Reference 2503515). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2503515) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2503515) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1392073) ## Fees Funded hours: 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: 11 Telegraph Avenue, Ossel Court, London, SE10 0TE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.490692,0.004370 - Station: Maze Hill, 0.5 miles - Station: Island Gardens, 0.6 miles, step-free access - Station: Greenwich Peninsula, 0.7 miles - 4 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Central Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Central Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Southern Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a Montessori and play-based EYFS curriculum, describes itself as an inclusive setting, and names STEM activities. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both rated Good. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk/learning) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk/learning) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and arranges local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk/home) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk/learning) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system for care. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk/learning) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://enderbywharf.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk/) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk/about-us) ### Safety At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://enderbywharf.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk/) ### Extras and activities - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk/learning) ### Getting a place Its website says families fill in their details and the nursery they would like to tour, and a team member then contacts them to arrange the visit. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) | | 0.2 miles | | Robert Owen Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Millennium Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Canary Wharf Primary, Glenworth | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | | 0.4 miles | | Meridian Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Halstow Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Kido Greenwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-greenwich-2625613) | Good | £120 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [More2riverside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/more2riverside-2511676) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [More 2 Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/more-2-childcare-ey496784) | Outstanding | | | 0.4 miles | | [Little Cubs Academy Greenwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cubs-academy-greenwich-2574631) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Blossoming Minds Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoming-minds-daycare-ltd-2775642) | Good | £115 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | | [Millennium Minis Lakeside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millennium-minis-lakeside-ey496151) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Alphabet House Nursery School offer 30 funded hours? Yes. The Alphabet House Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### What are The Alphabet House Nursery School's opening hours? The Alphabet House Nursery School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What is The Alphabet House Nursery School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated The Alphabet House Nursery School Good at its inspection on 7 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### Who runs The Alphabet House Nursery School? The Alphabet House Nursery School is run by The Alphabet House Nursery Schools Limited, which runs 9 nurseries. ### What approach does The Alphabet House Nursery School follow? The Alphabet House Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does The Alphabet House Nursery School have outdoor space? The Alphabet House Nursery School lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips. ### Does The Alphabet House Nursery School support children with SEND? The Alphabet House Nursery School lists: Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to The Alphabet House Nursery School? Maze Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Alphabet House Nursery School? You can call 020 3990 9400 and visit www.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2503515) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.alphabethousenurseries.co.uk/home) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Alphabet+House+Nursery+-+Enderby+Wharf&query_place_id=ChIJv7FuYaSp2EcRhwsKii-0b3M) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.