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!

Secure your child's spot – book a tour via their website today!
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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)

9.9

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 Anna W (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting at Crafty Wizards Pre-School, our daughter has not looked back. She was welcomed so enthusiastically and settled in really quickly. She loves going to pre-school, loves the teachers and always talks excitedly about what she is doing. The range of activities on offer each day is varied,
creative and educational and she is developing emotionally as well as progressing well in her early years development. The staff are friendly, full of energy, positive, attentive and caring. The pre-school is extremely well organised, communication is excellent and there are lots of different activities on offer. I would highly recommend Crafty Wizards.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your review. We aim to make learning magical through creativity! We look at our 'Crafty Wizards' interests and developmental needs to tailor activities around them. Our daily Magic…read more
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Crafty Wizards Pre-School in September and we couldn’t be happier with her development. We have been so impressed with the variety of play, education and sports along with the focus on health and well-being. The staff are wonderful and nothing is ever too much trouble.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Your review will put a sparkle on our team's day! We have been focusing on promoting healthy eating, oral health and much more. Across our pre-schools we have been arranging for a dentist to come in,…read more
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Review from Lauren H (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent preschool. Amazing staff, who are so friendly and helpful. Both my children love attending, and I would recommend this nursery to others.
The outdoor space is brilliant, with so many different activities for the children.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
5 stars - Magic-nificent! We believe that there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing, so we try and get outdoors in all weathers. We have children's wet suits, and our Forest School…read more
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Review from Rose T (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has learnt so much at Crafty Wizards. He has become so confident and has learnt to interact well with other children. I cannot wait to send my 18-month-old there too! Thank you, Crafty Wizards team.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
5-stars all around - magic! We have been focusing on our outdoor space with natural resources and a little bit of 'ore and wonder'! We encourage independent self-access and plan around our unique…read more
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Review from Eliz H (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my second child to join Crafty Wizards Pre-School and I can not rate them high enough. I have myself worked in many nurseries but there is something very special about this one. The staff go above and beyond for the children and management are very helpful and have been flexible when I’ve needed
to alter my day slightly due to work or child care issues. I know when I leave my son he is not only safe but he is being stimulated and challenged in appropriate activities for his age and I couldn’t be happier.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for choosing Crafty Wizards for both your children and for your wand-erful review! We work hard to make learning magical through creativity, we have forest school, allotment visits, park…read more
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Review from Dean P (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Inspiring staff, highly energetic and determined to help improve a child's performance while also getting them ready for school.
They work hard in tracking the progress of every kid.
No attrition of staff. Very professional.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your glowing review. We hope that you have seen our interactive tilt table, lightbox table and other ICT resources that we have at Crafty Wizards. We enjoy our weekly forest school trips…read more
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Review from Sarah A (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Two of my children have attended Crafty Wizards Pre-School and I love the nursery and the staff.
Both my children have been very happy here. The tailored learning as they progress is perfect and the communication with parents is excellent.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
It is always lovely to hear when a parent has chosen Crafty Wizards again for their second child. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We gained our Early Years Quality Mark…read more
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Review from Antonia S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Crafty Wizards Pre-School for almost a year now and absolutely loves it. Every member of staff is warm and welcoming and my son always speaks highly of them. They give the children such a lovely welcome and also make the time to debrief you at pick up at the end of the day.
They do so many different activities (both inside and out) and also take them out for forest school and the occasional trip to the park. My son's time at Crafty Wizards is setting him up well for starting school; I couldn’t be happier with our choice of pre-school for him.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Five-stars in all areas, magic! We are always striving to make learning inspiring and have also linked up with a local community group to encourage multi-generational learning opportunities. It's…read more
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Review from Tillie V (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wanted to write this review, as my daughter loves it there. She talks about her days there all the time. I am super comfortable and stress-free with sending her in, as I know she’ll always be happy with the service they provide. The greetings when dropping and picking up my daughter are so warm and
welcoming too. She says that the staff and children there are her best friends, so due to all of that combined. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Five stars in all areas! We are spellbound by your review! Our team have worked hard to continue quality communication with parents during these tricky times. The R in c-r-a-f-t-y is for relationships…read more
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Review from Chantelle T (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started pre-school very shy and hated leaving mum and dad, he now is so excited to go to nursery every day and loves it. He has come on so much and is learning new things every day. All the staff are very warming and are a great credit to Crafty Wizards! Management are really on top of things
if I ever need to call or email their response is brilliant. I am very happy with the nursery and would definitely recommend it.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Spell-binding! Our management team know our 'Crafty Wizards', running whole group activities, supporting planning and leading the team from the pre-school stage floor to behind the scenes. Thank you…read more
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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves attending Crafty Wizards Pre-School. After years of her crying at drop offs at other childcare settings, she has always been so excited on arrival and doesn't look back! Its great to be able to see pictures and updates throughout the day so I know what she's been doing.
I can really see her social skills and all areas of learning improving every week. I am so impressed with Crafty Wizards Pre-School, I feel confident she will be more than ready to start school in September!
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
5 sparkling stars in all areas! Thank you. Seeing our Crafty Wizards grow in their confidence, resilience, ability to problem solve and develop their imagination skills is the secret fuel to our…read more
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Review from Louise D (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards Pre-School team continue to amaze me with their dedication and enthusiasm for our children's learning and development, even through the unpredictable challenges recently faced. Both my children have loved attending Crafty Wizards Pre-School with the varied activities both indoors and
outdoors, including forest school. The team really are fantastic and I can't praise them enough!
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Magic-nificent! It is always heart-warming to hear that a parent has chosen us for both of their siblings and to hear that they love coming to Crafty Wizards. The team work hard to make learning…read more
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Review from Charlie S (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter thoroughly enjoys every day at Crafty Wizards Pre-School and this is all thanks to the amazing staff. They go above and beyond for every child to ensure they are well cared for and have the best learning experience during their pre-school journey. Their communication with parents is also
excellent. Thank you to the whole Crafty Wizard team for being amazing!
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you, a magical 5 stars in all areas! We have tried our best to be transparent throughout and keep parents/carers updated as soon as we have been regarding the pandemic. We are having our…read more
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Review from James G (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves this nursery and has made lots of friends, she gets excited every Sunday evening that nursery starts again the following day. The children participate in so many different activities and the nursery has a great outdoor space for them to use every day. The staff are excellent and extremely
friendly. The nursey also provides useful updates for parents and access to daily photographs showing the children working and playing. They are always smiling. We are unbelievably happy with the nursery and cannot recommend it enough.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
We love that you are 'unbelievably happy' with our pre-school. We are having a 'share the love week' this week. We have been sharing lots of positive praise from parents/carers to our team, our key…read more
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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Crafty Wizards Pre-School enough. My child truly loves his days at Craftys, he has learnt so much and made some great friends. The staff are absolutely amazing. Throughout an extremely tough year, they have been superb. I am very proud that my child attends Crafty Wizards Pre-School.
Thank you so very much for all you do.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Spell-endid! Our home learning sacks are being extended again next week, now we have key person take home sacks, maths learning backpacks, maths challenge backpacks, topic backpacks and we hope to…read more
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Review from Elaine L (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Crafty Wizards Pre-School since September 2020 and I can honestly say I couldn’t have chosen a better nursery for her. The staff are so welcoming and lovely. There are lots of activities for the kids to do, learn and play, they offer a wide range of equipment, toys, books
etc for all the children, whether it's indoors playing, storytime, watching the giant iPad or playing outside, even in the rain! They also have a forest school. They really take the time to get to know your child and the effort and care that is given is evident. She absolutely loves going nursery and seeing her friends every day. Thoroughly recommend Crafty Wizards Pre-School.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
This review sparkles with 5 stars! Thank you for taking the time to write this. We love our Forest School at New Eltham. During normal times we also have regular visits at our New Eltham site to…read more
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Review from Janki P (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful pre-school. My eldest went here and now my 3-year-old is attending here too. They have been amazing in looking after the children and have taken lots of measures to keep the children safe during the pandemic. My son is very happy and settled and loves attending the pre-school. If
you're looking for a place where the welfare of your child always comes first then this is the place. The staff are amazing!
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
This is magical! Thank you for taking the time to write this review. The team work hard to communicate your 'Crafty Wizards' day despite the challenges that Covid-19 has brought to this. It is lovely…read more
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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards Pre-School is excellent, the staff are amazing and keep you updated even with these more challenging times they try to keep you as involved as possible, regularly updating photos. Our little boy loves it and the variety of activities and outdoor play.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Sparkling! Thank you for your review. We have tried hard to offer support for our 'Crafty Wizards' and their families during this challenging time. Our 'Crafty Wizards' have enjoyed returning to…read more
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Review from Lizzie T (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended the nursery since September 2020. I could not ask for a better pre-school for him to attend, the staff have supported us so well through my worries and concerns and have always made me feel happy and at ease. My son enjoys going to pre-school and is always so happy to attend. I really
could not recommend Crafty Wizards Pre-School enough! He has grown a great bond with the staff and loves them all so much. Thank you!
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Magical! Thank you for your 5 stars in all areas review. We work hard to communicate with parents through our private Facebook group and our Parent Zone. On our Parent Zone we share written and…read more
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been going to Crafty Wizards Pre-School and he has been very happy, learning new songs/words/expressions every day! I am also very happy about how staff handles any issues/requests. I am very happy with this nursery overall and highly recommend it.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
This is 'wand'-er-ful! Thank you for your sparkling review. We work hard to ensure that we have positive parent partnerships, you are your 'Crafty Wizards' life long teacher after all! We love singing…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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