Best nurseries in Deptford
13 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 | Indo-Chinese Little Rainbow Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · SE8 5LW | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Chairbears Day Nursery Full day care · 90 places · SE8 4PA | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd Full day care · 38 places · SE14 6TA | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Bunny Hop Day Nursery Full day care · 24 places · SE8 5TW | Good (2025) |
| 5 | The Ark Children Centre Full day care · 27 places · SE8 5RB | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Raising Generations Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 32 places · SE8 5NX | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Hodan Day Care Full day care · 37 places · SE8 5PB | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Playhouse Community Nursery Full day care · 51 places · SE14 6LU | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Diadems Day Nursery Full day care · 40 places · SE8 4NS | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Kush Montessori Full day care · 30 places · SE8 3PR | Good (2022) |
| 11 | Kings Kids Christian School Sessional day care · 30 places · SE14 6EU | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | Strong Tower Day Nursery Full day care · 89 places · SE8 4SS | Not yet inspected |
| 13 | The Working Mums Club Full day care · 18 places · SE8 3PH | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Deptford?
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 Deptford?
Of 13 nurseries and pre-schools in Deptford, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Indo-Chinese Little Rainbow Day Nursery, Chairbears Day Nursery, First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Deptford?
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 Deptford?
13 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 10 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Lewisham · Brockley · Catford · Downham · Forest Hill · Lee · New Cross · Perry · Sydenham · Corbett Estate · Hither Green · Honor Oak · Manor House · Mountsfield Park
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.