10 nurseries in SE26 (Sydenham district: Sydenham)
Every day nursery with a SE26 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in Inner London after the free hours.
Day nurseries in SE26 (Sydenham district: Sydenham), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BeBright Bunnies Sydenham SE26 5FD | Good | 5 March 2024 | 110 |
| 2 | Cherish Day Nursery SE26 6PL | Good | 7 February 2024 | 30 |
| 3 | Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd SE26 4EE | Good | 24 January 2023 | 109 |
| 4 | Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-School SE26 5EP | Good | 20 January 2023 | 62 |
| 5 | Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery SE26 6TT | Good | 27 August 2021 | 58 |
| 6 | Witty Kiddies Sydenham SE26 6ET | Urgent improvement in 4 of 6 | 12 January 2026 | 28 |
| 7 | Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School SE26 5TB | Not yet graded | Not yet | 82 |
| 8 | Munchkin Sports Sydenham High Holiday Camp SE26 6BL | Not yet graded | Not yet | 160 |
| 9 | Penge East Day Nursery and Pre School SE26 5HT | Not yet graded | Not yet | 44 |
| 10 | Sydenham After School Club SE26 5UA | Not yet graded | Not yet |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in SE26
What day nurseries in Inner London charge on average. Fees in SE26 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £238no funded hours | £185after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £222no funded hours | £181after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £87after the free 15 hours | £179after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in SE26
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in SE26 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.