Best nurseries in New Cross
14 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 | New Cross Community Nursery Full day care · 69 places · SE14 6QQ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 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 | Purple Jay Nursery Lewisham Full day care · 50 places · SE8 4QB | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Sankofa Day Nursery Full day care · 20 places · SE15 1NR | Good (2024) |
| 6 | New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd Sessional day care · 40 places · SE14 6AD | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Goldsmiths SU Nursery Full day care · 33 places · SE14 6NW | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Playhouse Community Nursery Full day care · 51 places · SE14 6LU | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Little Gems Day Nursery Full day care · 80 places · SE14 6PX | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Diadems Day Nursery Full day care · 40 places · SE8 4NS | Good (2022) |
| 11 | Little Nest Nursery Ltd Full day care · 47 places · SE8 4EG | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 12 | Kings Kids Christian School Sessional day care · 30 places · SE14 6EU | Not yet inspected |
| 13 | Strong Tower Day Nursery Full day care · 89 places · SE8 4SS | Not yet inspected |
| 14 | Treasured Kids Preschool and Afterschool Club Full day care · 45 places · SE14 5DJ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in New Cross?
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 New Cross?
Of 14 nurseries and pre-schools in New Cross, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: New Cross Community Nursery, Chairbears Day Nursery, First Step Daycare And Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in New Cross?
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 New Cross?
14 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 11 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Lewisham · Brockley · Catford · Deptford · Downham · Forest Hill · Lee · Perry · Sydenham · Corbett Estate · Hither Green · Honor Oak · Manor House · Mountsfield Park
Neighbourhoods
New Cross & Deptford South · New Cross Gate · New Cross South
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.