# Umbrella House Day Nursery

Umbrella House Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Nursery at, 185 Brookehowse Road, London, SE6 3TT, in Bellingham, Lewisham. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 17 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/umbrella-house-day-nursery-2683470  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nursery at, 185 Brookehowse Road, London, SE6 3TT
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 020 3643 5339
- Website: https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2683470

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 July 2024, 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/16/2683470

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2683470). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683470)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683470)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683470)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 18 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1599752)

## Fees

Fees: 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: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Nursery at, 185 Brookehowse Road, London, SE6 3TT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.430108,-0.020601

- Station: Bellingham, 0.2 miles
- Station: Beckenham Hill, 0.4 miles
- Station: Lower Sydenham, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bellingham Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Southend Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Pool River Linear Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Peter Pan's Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Forster Memorial Park, 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 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names forest school and a play-based EYFS curriculum as its approach. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated its overall effectiveness Good and its quality of education Good. The website also names a sensory room and an inclusive setting as support available.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/our-setting/outoor)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/about-us/our-approach-to-learning)

### Food

According to its website, meals are cooked on site, with a vegetarian menu, vegan options and halal meals. The kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/useful-information/children-s-meal)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/data/documents/Summer-Term-1-Menu-2024.pdf)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/useful-information/children-s-meal)
- Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/data/documents/Summer-Term-1-Menu-2024.pdf)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/useful-information/children-s-meal)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/data/documents/Summer-Term-1-Menu-2024.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/data/documents/Summer-Term-1-Menu-2024.pdf)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/our-setting/outoor)

### Settling in

Its website says staff work closely with parents so that each child's move into the nursery is as worry-free as possible, and that the partnership with parents continues throughout the child's time there. Care is organised through a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/about-us/umbrella-house-day-nursery-catford)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/our-setting/baby-room)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/about-us/umbrella-house-day-nursery-catford)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/our-setting/sensory-area)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/about-us/umbrella-house-day-nursery-catford)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.

### Getting a place

Its website says families can call the nursery to book a visit, or use the enquiry form to apply for a place.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrida Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Athelney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Watergate School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Haseltine Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Brent Knoll School |  | 4–17 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rushey Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Base Zero Bellingham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/base-zero-bellingham-ey493058) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Kids R Kids Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-r-kids-day-nursery-2550827) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kindergarten Forest Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-forest-hill-2578329) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Beckenham Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beckenham-hill-nursery-2715462) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Nurtury Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nurtury-day-nursery-and-preschool-2673785) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [BeBright Bunnies Sydenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bebright-bunnies-sydenham-2531045) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Umbrella House Day Nursery's opening hours?

Umbrella House Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Umbrella House Day Nursery take?

Umbrella House Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Umbrella House Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Umbrella House Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Umbrella House Day Nursery take?

Umbrella House Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What approach does Umbrella House Day Nursery follow?

Umbrella House Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Umbrella House Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Umbrella House Day Nursery lists: Own garden.

### Does Umbrella House Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Umbrella House Day Nursery lists: Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Umbrella House Day Nursery?

Bellingham is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Umbrella House Day Nursery?

You can call 020 3643 5339 and visit www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683470)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.umbrellahousenursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Umbrella+House+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwwLKiEQBdkgRCkWvHsgRntA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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