# The Wonder Years Bromley

The Wonder Years Bromley is a full-day nursery at Bowyer Hall, 157 Bromley Common, Bromley, BR2 9RJ, in Bromley Common, Bromley. It is registered for 33 children. It opens 07:30–17:00, Mon–Wed; 07:30–18:00, Thu; 07:30–17:00, Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £90 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 16 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wonder-years-bromley-2596470  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bowyer Hall, 157 Bromley Common, Bromley, BR2 9RJ
- Opening hours: 07:30–17:00, Mon–Wed; 07:30–18:00, Thu; 07:30–17:00, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 33
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8313 1605
- Website: https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2596470

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 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/16/2596470

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2596470). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596470)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596470)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596470)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1569780)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | – | £10 |
| 3 and over | – | £10 |
| All ages | £90 (£8.57 an hour) | – |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £11 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £9 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £11 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £9 (full day)
- Deposit: £200

Source: nursery website (https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Wednesday: 07:30–17:00
- Thursday: 07:30–18:00
- Friday: 07:30–17:00
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: full day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: Bowyer Hall, 157 Bromley Common, Bromley, BR2 9RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.389081,0.035827

- Station: Bickley, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Norman Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Havelock Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Bromley there are about 2.4 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 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses forest school, a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names an inclusive setting as its support, and lists music classes, children's yoga, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, and cooking activities.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)

### Food

Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/_files/ugd/1c36d4_536d60942dff4988b74263ec7eefcaa5.pdf)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has a growing or allotment area, a mud kitchen, local outings and trips, and all-weather outdoor play.

- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/_files/ugd/1c36d4_e50b8c6750e143bda4caedd6da82b818.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2023 inspection found safeguarding effective.

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)

### Getting a place

The deposit fee is £200. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raglan Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bickley Park School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bickley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Southborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2020) |  | 1.0 miles |
| La Fontaine Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Elms Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-bromley-2736646) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [St Lukes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-pre-school-137353) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–15:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orbit-explorers-bromley-common-2822556) |  |  | 08:45–15:15 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Lodge Pre School And Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-pre-school-and-nursery-ltd-2510938) | Good | £110 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kindred Little Learners Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-little-learners-bromley-ey451695) | Outstanding | £100 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [LITTLE CURIOSITIES](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-curiosities-2617282) | Good | £88 | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does The Wonder Years Bromley cost?

The Wonder Years Bromley publishes these fees: per hour £10 for 2-year-olds, per hour £10 for 3 and over and full day £90 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does The Wonder Years Bromley offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. The Wonder Years Bromley offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £11 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does The Wonder Years Bromley take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. The Wonder Years Bromley offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does The Wonder Years Bromley offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. The Wonder Years Bromley offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are The Wonder Years Bromley's opening hours?

The Wonder Years Bromley opens 07:30–17:00, Mon–Wed; 07:30–18:00, Thu; 07:30–17:00, Fri.

### Is The Wonder Years Bromley open all year?

No. The Wonder Years Bromley is open term time only.

### What is The Wonder Years Bromley's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Wonder Years Bromley Good at its inspection on 21 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Wonder Years Bromley take?

The Wonder Years Bromley is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Wonder Years Bromley?

Yes. The Wonder Years Bromley lists a deposit of £200.

### What approach does The Wonder Years Bromley follow?

The Wonder Years Bromley's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does The Wonder Years Bromley have outdoor space?

The Wonder Years Bromley lists: Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does The Wonder Years Bromley support children with SEND?

The Wonder Years Bromley lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to The Wonder Years Bromley?

Bickley is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Wonder Years Bromley?

You can call 020 8313 1605 and visit www.thewonderyears.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596470)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thewonderyears.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.thewonderyears.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Wonder+Years+Bromley+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJqy_D4leq2EcR8M8UYYHUDyg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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