Full-day nursery in Blackheath Park, Greenwich
The Conservatoire Nursery
21 Lee High Road, London, SE3 9RQ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Outstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- 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 2015Reference EY486868Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 4 November 2021Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places45 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 29 May 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Registration fee
- £100
Fees: 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
- birth to 5 years
Getting there
21 Lee High Road, London, SE3 9RQ · More nurseries in SE3
Stations
- Blackheath3 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Kidbrooke20 min walk · 0.8 miles
- Hither Green23 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
8 bus stops within 400 m, including Blackheath Station, Blackheath Hospital and Priory Park.
Parks and playgrounds
- Blackheath6 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
- Playground7 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
- Playground10 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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The Conservatoire Nursery is a full-day nursery at 21 Lee High Road, London, SE3 9RQ, in Blackheath Park, Greenwich. It is registered for 45 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Early Years Foundation.
Run by The London Early Years Foundation (charity), which runs 44 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Conservatoire NurseryThis nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| My Childcare and MeFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Blackheath Montessori CentreFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | £110 | 08:00–18:00 | from 33 mo | 0.1 miles |
| N Family Club BlackheathFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| First StepsFull-day nursery | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| The Village MontessoriFull-day nursery | Report card 2025 | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | 30 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Manor House Day Care (St Margaret's)Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Blackheath Park5
- All nurseries in Greenwich126
- All nurseries in SE322
- Nurseries near Blackheath station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Heath House Preparatory School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.2 miles
- John Ball Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.2 miles
- Brooklands Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2024 0.4 miles
- St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.4 miles
- St Matthew Academy All-throughages 4–16Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected March 2025 0.4 miles
- All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected March 2025 0.4 miles
- Blackheath Prep ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- Wingfield Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected November 2022 0.6 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 The Conservatoire Nursery's opening hours?
The Conservatoire Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does The Conservatoire Nursery take?
The Conservatoire Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years.
What is The Conservatoire Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Conservatoire Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 4 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can The Conservatoire Nursery take?
The Conservatoire Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Conservatoire Nursery?
Yes. The Conservatoire Nursery lists a registration fee of £100.
Who runs The Conservatoire Nursery?
The Conservatoire Nursery is run by The London Early Years Foundation, which runs 44 nurseries.
Does The Conservatoire Nursery have outdoor space?
The Conservatoire Nursery lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.
What is the nearest station to The Conservatoire Nursery?
Blackheath is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact The Conservatoire Nursery?
You can call 020 8318 2274 and visit www.leyf.org.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leyf.org.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 EY486868 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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