Best nurseries in Catford
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Lewisham, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jubilee Nursery Full day care · 70 places · SE6 4SW | Outstanding (2021) |
| 2 | Rushey Green Nursery Limited Full day care · 70 places · SE6 4AS | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Little Blossom Day Nursery Full day care · 26 places · SE6 1DG | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Bloomers Day Nursery Full day care · 62 places · SE6 4PZ | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Muddy Puddle Nursery Full day care · 35 places · SE6 2BX | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Littleelms@catford Green Full day care · 63 places · SE6 4BS | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Oak Tree Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · SE6 2TP | Good (2021) |
| 8 | Kids Nation Full day care · SE6 4AS | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Nma's Playground Nursery Full day care · 40 places · SE6 4AS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Catford?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Inner London, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Catford?
Of 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Catford, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Jubilee Nursery, Rushey Green Nursery Limited, Little Blossom Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Catford?
In Inner London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £238 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Catford?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.