Best nurseries in Sydenham
10 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 | Creative Stars Day Nursery Full day care · 21 places · SE23 3YP | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Lammas Green Nursery Sessional day care · 25 places · SE26 6LT | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Cherish Day Nursery Full day care · 30 places · SE26 6PL | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd Full day care · 109 places · SE26 4EE | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 62 places · SE26 5EP | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery Full day care · 58 places · SE26 6TT | Good (2021) |
| 7 | Gems Holiday Clubs Sessional day care · SE26 6BL | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Munchkin Sports Sydenham High Holiday Camp Full day care · 160 places · SE26 6BL | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Stagecoach Sydenham Sessional day care · SE26 6BB | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Sydenham After School Club Full day care · SE26 5UA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Sydenham?
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 Sydenham?
There are 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Sydenham; listed first: Creative Stars Day Nursery, Lammas Green Nursery, Cherish Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Sydenham?
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 Sydenham?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 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.