Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

45 Anerley Park, London SE20 8NQ
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  • Ladybird Nursery - Anerley, London
Ladybird Nursery - Anerley is a family-run day nursery providing childcare for children aged three months to five years.

The nursery has been providing childcare for over thirty years and has a team of professional staff with a wide range of experience and skills, ensuring children benefit from the best care and education.

Located in a Victorian house, the nursery is spread across two floors. The Pre-school is located on the first floor, while children aged three months to three years are based in three separate rooms on the ground floor.

The nursery features a spacious outdoor play area, including a soft play area and a selection of outdoor toys.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Carolyn Clark (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 44

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Fees vary depending on attendance and access to funding, please contact us or visit our website to see our fee sheet,

  • We offer all streams of government funding.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Ladybird Nursery - Anerley Reviews (40)

9.8

Ladybird Nursery - Anerley has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ladybird Nursery - Anerley has 40 reviews.

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Review from Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loved going to Ladybird Nursery. The staff took such good care of her. She developed incredibly after starting nursery, her language is clear and at 18 months she is saying over 50 words. The menu is well balanced and she also now eats a wider range of food thanks to what she was introduced
to at nursery. We are very sad she has to leave (leaving London). The management is excellent, very well organised and communicative. I felt like my daughter was in exceptional hands.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the nursery because our child enjoys going there. Staff are very nice and we feel our baby is well cared for. Food is good but there is no opportunity to bring food from home. Facilities have been recently upgraded. Management listen to your concerns and are proactive.
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Review from Joanna M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been really happy and settled at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley for the past two years. Her teachers have been kind and caring and she has grown in confidence and ability in their care. She will miss them and so will we!
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Review from Suzanne D (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
For me, the most important thing in a nursery is that my children are happy and they have both been very happy at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley. I honestly can't remember a single day where they have come home saying they have had a bad day. I have always felt secure that they are very well looked after,
the majority of my interactions with the staff have been very good, with the kids always being sad when having to leave their class teacher and move to the next one. The nursery is a good size, not too big and opportunities for the older children interacting with the younger ones, I feel helps development. The manager is great and exudes energy and ideas which filter through the whole nursery.
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Review from Liam S (Father of Child) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with our daughter's experience at the nursery. She has enjoyed her time here and always talks enthusiastically about her teachers and peers. When she has needed any special care or attention, especially when settling in at morning times, the teachers have been helpful and made
us reassured she could settle.
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Review from Jill D (Grandmother of Child) published on 9 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think very highly of this nursery, my granddaughter loves going and the level of care is exemplary.
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Review from Galiya A (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great care, friendly welcoming environment. Staff and management very attentive to parents requests and feedback.
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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic! Friendly, caring staff who work incredibly hard to provide first-rate childcare. Children are happy, healthy and learn fast. Our daughter is always excited to go and sad to leave. Highly recommended.
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Review from Claire C (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had two boys going to this nursery for up to seven years and would recommend it without a doubt to anyone. Both my boys had a wonderful time going to this nursery and were well-prepared for school.
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Review from Maria J (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been going to Ladybird Nursery - Anerley for the past couple of years since he was one. We considered other options - nanny, childminder, and nursery, we're so pleased we chose Ladybird Nursery. Our little boy loves his time there, it's such a caring setting in a family owned nursery
- which has really supported our son's development. We are sad to leave as we're moving up north. We would (and already have) recommended the nursery to others.
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Review from Matt H (Father of Child) published on 3 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy was one when he started at Ladybird Nursery - he's leaving in a few weeks to start school. The time he's spent here has been wonderful, both for him and for us. The staff are friendly and great with the children, whether that's playing with them, encouraging learning or managing behaviour
(which can be tricky in a class largely full of boys!). All the parents we've met have been as happy as we are and, most importantly, the children are happy.


There's a real sense that each child is taken on their own merits and encouraged to grow, which is all you can ask for at this stage. It'll be emotional watching our son leave on his final day, but also wonderful knowing he's been given a great start by a brilliant nursery.

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Review from Katy M (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We loved this nursery from the moment we looked at it.
The children were so obviously happy and well looked after, it was a complete no-brainer when it came to choosing it for our son. He was just one when he joined and settled in extremely quickly. We had daily updates on how he was getting on and
felt comfortable chatting to his key worker about anything that cropped up.
It's clear that the staff really care about the children and take the time to get to know them. The children take part in a wide range of activities and the food is varied and nicely balanced, which is no mean feat when it comes to feeding kids! Over the 3 years my son's been there, he's flourished. He's happy, confident, articulate and has made a lovely group of friends. We'll be really sorry to say goodbye at the end of the month.
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Review from Marianne P (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We looked at several nurseries when looking for childcare for our daughter. We chose Anerley Ladybird because during the tour the staff seemed to genuinely care for the kids and the facilities were good (big rooms, separate changing areas in the baby rooms, reasonably big outdoor space, etc). Our daughter
attended Anerley Ladybird from 9 months old until she started school and we were always happy with our choice. Our impressions during the tour had been right, the staff really did care and our daughter was clearly very happy at nursery.
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Review from Justine H (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attended Ladybird Nursery from the age of two until the start of school. Before choosing a nursery, we scoped out several and found Ladybird the best by far. We immediately warmed to both the staff and the setting, and our son settled in easily. Throughout our son's time there, we have found
everyone to be open and approachable. We've received regular, helpful reports on our son's progress. The management are easy to deal with - everything is very well run. The food is great - freshly prepared on site. (I think the kids eat better than I do! There are lots of activities for the kids and opportunities for parents to get involved. The staff provide a kind, friendly, caring environment and our son has blossomed into a confident, articulate little boy more than ready for school. We've all made lots of friends there and will be sad to leave. We highly recommend the nursery, and the Christmas play - Yep, it's a cracker!!!
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Review from Emily (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I found deciding on childcare arrangements when I returned to work quite stressful but it was clear from the start, that Ladybird offer a caring, conscientious and nurturing environment and I needn't have worried. The manager is very approachable and keen to listen and act on any queries or issues you
may have. The Christmas show is amazing and there are regular opportunities for feedback sessions with the staff. In terms of the staff, they genuinely care for all the children and are keen to help them develop whilst also having fun. I highly recommend this nursery to all parents.
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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery. My son started when he was 10 months old. His induction was managed well and in a short space of time, I felt extremely confident that he was receiving very good care. Soon my son changed from being very shy to having a large group of close friends
and talking very positively about his teachers. He enjoyed the nursery so much, there were a few embarrassing pick ups when he didn't want to leave. The staff are personable and it's very clear that they have a genuine interest in the children, their needs and development. There are regular meetings with the key worker to go through their Early Years development milestones. The children are given lots of opportunities to be creative with numerous artwork being sent home each term. The food they receive is great; freshly cooked on site. My son has thrived here. He loves the staff, he's made a lovely group of friends and we will be very sad to say goodbye when he starts school.
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is the best thing that happened to us since my son was born. He spent there 3 very happy years, surrounded by fantastic staff, who always took a special interest in his needs and made him and us feel special. The nursery really feels like home and you can really see that everyone gets truly
attached to children and takes personal interest in their development. Other than doing everything they can to prepare children for their transition to school, they also offer lots of love, cuddles and fun! We are extremely happy with the nursery and very sad, that our journey with them is now over and it's time for school. Thank you Ladybird Nursery, I really don't know what we would do without you!
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Review from Jenny H (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great place for your child! My daughter has been going for 1.5 years at Ladybird Anerly and we could not be more complimentary of the staff and care given to the children. All staff are super friendly and my daughter has loved every minute she has been attending. Well organised and exciting
activities throughout the year and lots and lots of outdoor play! It's not the biggest place but certainly makes up for it in professionalism. I would highly recommend this to other parents looking for a safe, fun and engaging environment for their child!
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Review from Debra W (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ladybird Nursery is a brilliant place of childcare. My two children have previously attended this wonderful place of care, which they thoroughly enjoyed. One child who attended from the age of 3-4 still talks about his great time there! I am pleased to say that the nursery prepared my son excellently
for pre-school, thoroughly enhancing his communication skills. My daughter attended the nursery at the tender age of 6 months and was extremely well cared for, she was able to develop her social skills.
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Review from Andrea C (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Ladybird Nursery - Anerley for two years, leaving only because we moved away. I think I cried more than he did that he was leaving.


Having started when he was one he absolutely thrived there and was constantly surprising us with the things he would do, say or sing. The settling is

well thought out with enough space in each room for lots of playthings. The teachers were all friendly and very caring. I felt he was in a very nurturing environment that allowed him to learn and explore at his own pace. Plus, no Christmas concert will ever come close to those at Ladybird!! They are brilliant.


I think the nicest thing is that as an independent nursery it upholds it's own high standards and ideala for both the nursery and management side. Communication is efficient, effective, prompt and most of all friendly. I can't recommend it enough.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.835)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10 for Ladybird Nursery - Anerley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.935 for Ladybird Nursery - Anerley is calculated as follows: ( (102 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.935
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ladybird Nursery - Anerley is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 44 number of registered child places is 8.8, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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