Best nurseries in Downham
6 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 | Little Lambs Preschool Sessional day care · 32 places · BR1 5EP | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Angelface Preschool Full day care · 20 places · BR1 5QW | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Beckenham Hill Nursery Full day care · 51 places · SE6 3AH | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Northover Fruit Tree Day Nursery Full day care · 39 places · BR1 5JR | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Just Little Kidz Children's Centre Full day care · 30 places · BR1 5EP | Good (2021) |
| 6 | Deaf-Self Play Scheme Sessional day care · SE6 3NU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Downham?
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 Downham?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Downham, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Lambs Preschool, Angelface Preschool, Beckenham Hill Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Downham?
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 Downham?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Lewisham · Brockley · Catford · Deptford · 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.