Best nurseries in London Bridge
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Southwark, 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 | Smart Start Nursery Limited Full day care · 44 places · SE1 4TL | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Leo's Den Nursery Full day care · 64 places · SE1 4DZ | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Ark Start Globe Full day care · 68 places · SE1 6AG | Not yet inspected |
| 4 | Fine Knowledge Hub Sessional day care · SE1 4AN | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Garden Lilies Nursery Full day care · 66 places · SE1 4RP | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in London Bridge?
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 London Bridge?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in London Bridge; listed first: Smart Start Nursery Limited, Leo's Den Nursery, Ark Start Globe.
How much does nursery cost in London Bridge?
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 London Bridge?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 2 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.