Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham

Forty Foot Way, Avery Hill, New Eltham, London SE9 2EX
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Ignite your child's imagination at Crafty Wizards Pre-school at New Eltham!

This is where Crafty Wizards was born, come and explore New Eltham Pre-school, surrounded by fields, within a short walking distance to Avery Hill Park and the edible garden and allotments at Greenwich University.

Crafty Wizards provide a stimulating and engaging environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. Their play-based approach encourages exploration and discovery, preparing them for a confident start to their educational journey.

Crafty Wizards offers all entitlement options, plus holiday club and flexible hourly care through Kids Play Now Club at The Eltham Centre. Term time options, all year around care with Crafty Wizards own unique holiday club or full year care at the new Henwick Nursery in Eltham. Whatever your unique needs, Crafty Wizards can provide a magical solution!

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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Free 15 hr entitlement & all childcare vouchers accepted

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-16:30
    Tuesday 08:00-16:30
    Wednesday 08:00-16:30
    Thursday 08:00-16:30
    Friday 08:00-16:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham Reviews (122)

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Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham has 122 reviews.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves it here! The staff are friendly and are so knowledgeable about all of the children. They plan fun, engaging and creative activities that the children love. I have hugely enjoyed visiting on the parent mornings and have seen first-hand how happy the children are. My son has also hugely progressed
since being here!
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
5 sparkling stars all around! It is magic to hear that you enjoyed our recent parent stay and play. We are doing another push for parents and carers to come into preschool to share their hobbies,…read more
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Review from Charley O (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Crafty Wizards Avery Hill are amazing, caring, supportive and very understanding to our family, my daughter has achieved so much in herself since 1st starting here and has come on in leaps and bounds. I have made huge recommendations to other families that I know
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
It is wonderful that you believe our team at Avery Hill to be amazing, supportive and caring and that your daughter has made great progress. The team works hard to make learning magical, did you come…read more
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Review from Abbie B (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All Crafty Wizard staff have gone above and beyond. Could not recommend them enough to friends and family. My son loves going there and has grown really close to them all. Keep up the good work ladies!
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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, my son loves it here. Friendly staff that go above and beyond for the children and parents. I'm so glad I chose this nursery for my son's 15 hours a week. The site is small but has everything the children need.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your spell-binding review! Our Bexley Road site has the smallest outdoor space but we make up for it with regular park visits, Forest School trips, allotment trips to a local University…read more
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Review from Janis H (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely wonderful.
My son is always happy to see the staff and I hear good things at home.
My favourite thing is the social media group with pictures of what he's getting up to throughout the day.
Nothing is too much trouble and communication is spot on.
Very friendly, warm and welcoming.
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faults whatsoever.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
'No faults whatsoever'! That is praise indeed! Thank you for taking the time in reviewing us. The team will enjoy reading your review. We never want to be satisfied though! We are always striving to…read more
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Review from Charlie G (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Crafty Wizards for four months and was very unsure at first but the staff did everything to make him feel comfortable (as well as me). I love how they change the toys every day and update photos on social media so I can show him what is out every day. The staff are so helpful
and friendly and the regular feedback on my child's development is lovely. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
4 months is early days, thank you for already reviewing us and giving us 5 stars in all areas. We are always planning around the interests and needs of our Crafty Wizards, no day is ever the same at…read more
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Review from Lauren H (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery! Staff have gone above and beyond to help my son who needs additional support. Very friendly and very patient with him. They are great with communicating with me about how he has been each day etc. So glad I chose to move him to Crafty Wizards.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Outstanding! Thank you. Everything is about communication, we focus on developing early communication with our Crafty Wizards and aim to have open communication with parents, outside agencies and…read more
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Review from Emily H (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son attended Crafty Wizards for 3 years and now my 3-year-old daughter has attended for the past year. She enjoys her time there with varied activities each session and she has a great relationship with her key workers. I would highly recommend CW.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Our staffing team work hard to offer the best learning opportunities for our Crafty Wizards, management offers a wide range of support and professional…read more
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Review from Roy J (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant at settling in my child, the staff are always attentive and we have seen a marked change in our child in terms of confidence and desire to get involved with other children, great place and would definitely recommend.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
5 stars in all areas! Wand-erful! We think building a child's confidence, resilience, curiosity about the world and love for learning is what makes a child 'school and world ready'. We want to make…read more
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot fault Crafty Wizards. Experienced, caring and nurturing staff who our daughter adores. Our daughter started in March 2022 and settled in so quickly and has loved going ever since. From forest school to the lovely outside play space, themed days and events where parents can join too. Our daughter
particularly enjoys circle time each day and regularly comes home singing songs she has learnt there. The perfect setting for our daughter before she starts primary school.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
MAGICAL! 5 stars in all areas, 'experiences, caring and nurturing staff', thank you so much for taking the time to write your review. We really do try to make learning magical and it is heart-warming…read more
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Review from Lara C (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards have been so professional and knowledgeable about childcare- I have 3 children who have all gone to different nurseries at different times and Crafty Wizards is by far the best. My daughter has special needs and in her former nursery, at the end of the Summer term, we were asked not to
bring her back because they didn't know what to do with her. Crafty Wizards have taken her on and given her such good care, the experience has been night and day. They applied for inclusion funding which I hadn't heard about previously, they pay special attention to her at play and during learning times and they make a great effort to improve her eating as she has complicated sensory disorders with food. Also, I love their website which gives me daily updates on what my daughter has done during the day. I appreciate the care shown, it makes all the difference.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
It is always an amazing sign of trust and acknowledgement of our quality of childcare when a parent sends all their children to us. Thank you for continuing to choose Crafty Wizards Pre-School. We are…read more
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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have twin girls 2yrs old and they love going to Crafty Wizards, they tell me they like playing outside and having snacks and singing songs.
The teachers are lovely and so kind always smiling and always telling you how their day has been.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your 5 stars in all areas! Early communication is a big focus for us at Crafty Wizards Pre-School, it's great to hear how your little ones talk to you about their day. All our staff have…read more
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very nice staff. Very clean place, with nice toys and activities.
Hope my son enjoys his time at his new school.
Glad I found the perfect place for him, looking forward to seeing how everything goes. Thanks.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Spell-binding to hear that you feel that you have chosen the right place for your son at Crafty Wizards Pre-School. We know that choosing childcare can be tricky. We won the National NDNA award in…read more
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Review from G D (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy with Crafty Wizards. My daughter has taken a while to settle and they have gone above and beyond to ensure that she is supported, encouraged and comforted when she is there. They have communicated regularly with me and she is now eager to go. The attention to detail the staff put into
the activities is outstanding. There is always a wide variety for the children to do and we receive regular feedback as to how she is doing. The staff always have smiles on their faces and make each child feel special and welcome. We are so pleased we found Crafty Wizards.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
5 sparkling stars! Each child is special and unique and we aim to support each individual. Settling in can be tricky for some children, we have lots of strategies to support this time such as our…read more
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Review from D O (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest boy settled in very quickly. So pleased with all the staff, especially with one member of staff in particular, for helping him settle with ease! Great communication too and love that if they have availability, I can book extra sessions as and when needed.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
It is great to hear that you settled in so quickly and that you enjoy our new online adhoc booking facility. Please do pop into pre-school next time, because we have amazing resources, our new outdoor…read more
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Review from Maisy T (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Today I attended the sports day event at the preschool and have to mention how amazing the set-up was. I enjoyed being involved with the parent race and very much enjoyed watching my son get involved and enjoy each course. Especially thanks to one member of staff in, particular, who got me involved
last minute and the other staff members who chatted with me about my son's progress. We had a great time thank you the lovely ladies at New Eltham.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your lovely review. We love sports day outside and seeing our parents. Our Crafty Wizards loved it. For the last few years we have been diligent in balancing the risks of Covid, staff…read more
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Crafty Wizards Pre-School since September 2021, he’s had a great start to his pre-school education, the staff numbers there mean he has a lot of support when it’s needed and he’s built great relationships with all the staff and they have also taken time to get to know him and
his needs. It’s lovely knowing he’s safe and being supported during his sessions. The personal touches of feedback at the door at pick up with his key person and throughout the day on private social media is also an extra and an insight into his day. The management are always available in person, by email or phone and couldn’t have been more helpful.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your wand-erful review. Management and staff work hard to provide a personal touch and encourage open communication, so this review will be much appreciated by the team. Our written…read more
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Review from Jenny R (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t praise Crafty Wizards Pre-School enough for nurturing, educating and caring for my little ones. They are above and beyond five stars in everything. I wish I’d found then earlier for my eldest and I wish they had a primary school so we don’t have to leave.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
5 shining stars in all areas! We strive to offer a fun, safe, nurturing environment where children can become independent, resilient and curious about the world around them. As a small pre-school we…read more
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Review from Jessie R (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently joined the amazing settling in process and took time to get to know my son and his SEND needs. Look forward to getting to know the setting more and my son developing with the care of the staff.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
We work hard to support all our Crafty Wizards, working closely with our local authority, outside agencies and training for staff to support our unique Crafty Wizards. We have a range of strategies…read more
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Review from M B (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Crafty Wizards Pre-School for over a year and has grown in confidence and I can’t thank Crafty Wizards Pre-School staff enough for all their support in getting her ready for school. She comes home singing the magical songs and always talking about how much fun she has learned.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your five stars all around. It's great to hear that your daughter loves pre-school. We have a Boogie Mites or Interactive Music accredited staff member at each of our sites. Do you know…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.859)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10 for Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.859 for Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham is calculated as follows: ( (168 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 191 Ratings = 4.859
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham is based on 16 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 + 0.1 = 4
    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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 16 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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