# The Growing Patch Nursery

The Growing Patch Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Brownhill Baptist Church, 292 Brownhill Road, Catford, SE6 1AU, in Hither Green, Lewisham. It is registered for 22 children. It opens 08:45–15:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-growing-patch-nursery-ey473619  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Brownhill Baptist Church, 292 Brownhill Road, Catford, SE6 1AU
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 07930 272745
- Ofsted URN: EY473619

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 November 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/EY473619

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2014 (Reference EY473619). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473619)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473619)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473619)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1599315)

## Fees

Fees and ages: 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: 08:45–15:30

## Getting there

Address: Brownhill Baptist Church, 292 Brownhill Road, Catford, SE6 1AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.444711,-0.004090

- Station: Hither Green, 0.6 miles
- Station: Lee, 0.9 miles
- Station: Catford Bridge, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mountsfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Culverley Green Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Brindishe Green School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Torridon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Brindishe Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Rushey Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blossom-day-nursery-ey370387) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-nursery-2539607) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiny Tiggs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tiggs-preschool-2787174) | Report card May 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Elms Daycare Catford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-daycare-catford-ey499880) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moonlight-nursery-and-pre-school-2821206) |  | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Broadfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadfields-day-nursery-2841749) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Growing Patch Nursery's opening hours?

The Growing Patch Nursery opens 08:45–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Growing Patch Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Growing Patch Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Growing Patch Nursery take?

The Growing Patch Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Growing Patch Nursery?

Hither Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Growing Patch Nursery?

You can call 07930 272745.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473619)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Growing+Patch+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJHeHSFgkCdkgRIxTsQCZy32g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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