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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Funding & Fees

Free 15 hr entitlement & all childcare vouchers accepted

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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

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 (128)

9.9

Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham has 128 reviews.

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Review from Lizzy C (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends this setting and absolutely loves it. Staff are incredibly attentive to her needs and she has made exceptional progress in all areas of the EYFS curriculum since starting. Would highly recommend this pre-school nursery.
Reply from Matthew Byrne at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New ElthamThank you for the amazing review. Management and the team all work hard to make learning magical through creativity. We have recently enjoyed our Number Day and soon will be celebrating Crafty Wizards Book Week!
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Review from Kelly H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Crafty Wizards do an excellent job. The children are stimulated, entertained and encouraged to use their own imaginations to build confidence and important skills. My son is very happy and content and has developed trusting relationships with all the staff at Craffy Wizards. All the staff
know each of the children well and I feel like my son is supported and cared for to a high standard. I am very happy with Craft Wizards and would recommend them to family and friends.
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Review from Nicola Y (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in well at this pre-school and enjoys the different activities and learning opportunities they provide. The staff are very friendly and approachable and interact well with the children.
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Review from Alice (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Crafty Wizards for just over two years. I will be so upset for her to leave in July but look forward to my second daughter joining in a few years. I highly recommend to any parent.
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Review from Jennifer R (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards World is a fantastic nursery and I have nothing but praise for all that they do there. The staff are so caring and attentive and have helped my son with settling in issues as well as food issues with great tact and care. The nursery lay out different activities to help with all stages
of development and I feel my son has developed exceptionally well with all of the help, support and guidance from all of the staff at crafty wizards world.
I recommend this nursery to everybody.
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Review from Vicki D (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would 100% recommend Crafty Wizards Preschool.
My son loves the time spent here, he has learnt so much, his confidence has grown and he is very happy!
The staff are excellent, very supportive and always available if you have any questions or concerns.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has only recently started this nursery and already she has come on so much. She loves it there, even her first week she didn’t fret. Would definitely recommend.
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Review from Kayleigh H (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards is a fantastic nursery that offers great activities and experiences for my child. The morning email that we receive letting the child know what is ready for them is great and I love the photos that we get throughout the sessions. All the staff are fantastic and are always there to answer
any questions.
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards is a fantastic nursery and my son couldn’t be happier there. From the moment we enrolled the staff have been fantastic and are always so friendly. They go above and beyond to get to know each individual child and make them feel special.
The activities set out and planned for each day
are always brilliant. They allow the children to learn through their play and are always educational. CW help to support the children throughout the curriculum and offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as their interactive computer, music lessons and trips to their own allotment.
They are also great in supporting all the key developmental areas surrounding the EYFS framework and helped hugely when it came to potty training my son. They have their own uniform which is very inclusive and allows all the children to feel part off of a “family” environment. Similarly to this, they allow the parents to get involved with their stay and play mornings and their seasonal parties (Such as Christmas and Easter).
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Review from India T (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest son attended two years ago and my youngest is currently enrolled in this fantastically run, exciting, loving and relaxed pre-school. They have thrived socially, felt loved and been stimulated through play in ways I could never have even dreamt of! Enrolling my children has been one of the
best things I’ve done for them.
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Review from Debbie G (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing and so supportive. So very friendly and approachable. The activities they do are fantastic and my son (and daughter who attended previously - now in year 1) has learnt so much but in a fun 'crafty' way. They have been fantastic with him, so patient. Communication is also brilliant.
They have a closed (parent only) online social group which they post daily pics to, so I can see what he’s doing, along with a contact book that they update daily.
Reply from Matthew Byrne at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New ElthamExcellent in all areas! We are so happy to read your review. It is always heartwarming to see siblings come along as it is proof that parents have trust and faith in the Crafty Wizards ethos. The team will be thrilled to hear your kind words, they all work so hard.
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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with a fantastic staff that genuinely care for the children and make them feel at ease. The carers let the children develop and settle into their surroundings at their own pace.
I have been really impressed by what my son has learnt, particularly in recognising letters and numbers.
He is really enjoying this as the learning is done in a fun environment through play and he is keen to seek out opportunities at home to show what he has learnt.
I like the fact that the children get to play outside a lot and develop friendships with their peers through the activities and games that are set up and also through the games and role play they create themselves.
Reply from Matthew Byrne at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New ElthamThank you so much for your review, it's spellbinding! We invested in two mud kitchens outside last year and make full use of our large outside space at New Eltham. This year we will be revamping the sandpit and focusing on our mini-beast hotel. Our Manager is also going to complete her Forest School training which will present further outdoor learning opportunities.
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Review from Nicole M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in September and really struggled with me leaving him. All the teachers were amazing with him. He is only two and he loves it there now. He comes out smiling with a new picture every day telling me about all his friends. I really couldn’t praise Crafty Wizards and the staff more. It is
a fantastic little nursery and the kids really do enjoy themselves.
Reply from Matthew Byrne at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New ElthamExcellent in all areas! Thank you for your spell-tacular Crafty Wizards Pre-School review. Settling in can be a difficult time for children and parents and it's lovely to hear that everything worked out well. We have an exciting half term ahead for him: Crafty Wizards Book Week (and World Book Day), our Saturday Spring-tacular event, lots of planting and growing.....
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Review from Clare C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been a member of Crafty Wizards Pre-School since September 2017.
Our son has SEN and all members of staff go above and beyond to make sure that he is fully included, has all his needs met and most importantly is always happy!
Reply from Matthew Byrne at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New ElthamExcellent in all areas! We strive to offer the best opportunities for our children. We have recently been highlighted by Royal Greenwich and the Interactive Music-Making accreditation for outstanding quality of planning and child interactions. It is lovely to read your review, as a small pre-school we hope that we offer the personal touch too.
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Review from Scott C (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards Pre-School is a great nursery
My son started back in September 2017.
Before he stated at Crafty Wizards he was only left with family members and within 2-3 weeks he was settled.
My son always comes home singing all the songs that he has learnt from nursery and tells me about his
day and asks me, "can I go back, please"?
They have the most wonderful teachers my son could ask for he is always talking about them.
Thank you to everyone at Crafty Wizards.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New ElthamSettling in can be an anxious time for both child and parent, it's lovely to hear that you think he is now confident and enjoying his time at Crafty Wizards. Has he been singing and signing 'What's in the hat?', we can help you with the signs if you like, just ask a member of staff. FUN is the F in our C.R.A.F.T.Y Wizards ethos so it's magic to hear that he is enthusiastic and inspired by our learning opportunities. Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
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Review from Chloe L (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards is an outstanding nursery. My son started in September 2017 and had only ever been left with family before attending this nursery. Within 2 weeks he was asking to go to nursery, running in smiling and was so excited to tell me what he had done that morning. The staff are absolutely amazing
always put my mind at ease when he was upset. They care for the children like their own and go above and beyond to help them settle in no time.


They offer a huge range of activities each day, he loves all the songs they sing on the carpet, he is always singing them at home, couldn't ask for a better setting for my son!!! Thank you for everything you do!!!


The Facebook page is amazing can see throughout the morning what they are up to and the Wizards quill they fill in each day helps to keep us up to date with what my son has done amazingly that day!!!! Thank you once again, Crafty Wizards!!!!!

Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New ElthamExcellent in all areas! We really do understand how it can be difficult to leave your child with someone else for the first time. Thank you for putting your trust in Crafty Wizards Pre-School. We think it important to offer professional development for our staff throughout the year and it's great to hear that you and your son have been supported well. It's good to hear that you feel that our Facebook Page has been helpful, have your tried posting significant things that your son has done at home onto our Parent Portal to share with his key person? Please speak to a member of staff for more information. We have lots of sparkle coming up, we have just had a 'Wizarding Week' and will shortly have a our Book Week. Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
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Review from Jamie-Lee E (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the past, I had a very bad experience with a nursery but Crafty Wizards Pre-School has shown me I can trust in childcare professionals to look after my child whilst I'm at work. They are always doing fun alternate things with my son, and he loves going there, although at first, he found the separation
hard, they comforted him and made him feel welcome. Couldn't ask for better.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New ElthamThank you for your magical review. We work hard to provide opportunities for fun, creativity and learning with support, challenge and care. We have recently had a staff meeting where we focused on enlivening story-telling, outdoor play, circle time and planning to our unique 'Crafty Wizards'. Look out for our Book Week next term! Thank you for taking the time in writing this review.
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Review from Clare C (Mother of Child) published on 1 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 and half-year-old son started just a couple of weeks ago. Had a few tears at first but the staff were excellent and in just a few sessions he was running on with open arms to say hello and cuddle staff!
So lovely and reassuring, as a parent, to know that he is comforted, trusts and thoroughly
enjoys his time at Crafty Wizards.
He's learnt such a lot speech wise, socially and musically. Couldn't ask for anything else.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards is an outstanding nursery.
I have had experience with other nurseries and they don't even come close to how exceptional Crafty Wizards is.
Their parent/key worker communication is fantastic.
They provide so much information on what they are doing whether it's through letters, their
private facebook group or conversation.
All of the staff members are so friendly and approachable.
It's obvious they genuinely care for the children.
My daughter is very happy there and doing so well.
I couldn't ask for anything more.
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Review from Maria O (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards Pre-School is an exceptional preschool that has cared, nurtured, supported and educated both of my children for many years. I feel extremely grateful to the wonderful staff and support workers for the care and attention they have provided to my children. They go above and beyond to
ensure the children are happy and healthy. My eldest son has benefitted considerably from attending this pre-school both in terms of his social interaction/social awareness and his academic ability. My youngest son continues to attend the pre-school and is a very happy, sociable and independent little boy which is in large thanks to the team at Crafty Wizards. My son loves it at his 'school' and is always happy to go. He runs in with a smile on his face before I have even had a chance to put his coat away which to me, says it all!
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New ElthamThank you for your spell-binding comments! We are all proud to have cared for both your children at Crafty Wizards. It has been a pleasure to see them grow and progress. We do focus on early communication as a T.I.C (Together In Communication) lead setting for Royal Greenwich. We are looking forward to our new term ahead, look out for new initiatives happening in the next couple of terms including Rainbow Day and take home learning bags. Please let us know how we can get an 'excellent' for food and ICT. Our snack table offers locally sourced fruits and vegetables, milk and water. Unfortunately due to restrictions on our building we can not offer hot foods. We offer our Crafty Wizards ICT opportunities with our interactive whiteboards, tablets, cause and effect toys along with role play opportunities with phones, keyboards, kitchen equipment, along with imaginative play opportunities. Please do help us with ideas if you can. Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely comments.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.897)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.897 for Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham is calculated as follows: ( (238 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 261 Ratings = 4.897
  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 22 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 22 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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