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 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 Eltham
Excellent 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…read more
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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 Eltham
Thank 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…read more
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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 Eltham
Excellent 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…read more
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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 Eltham
Excellent 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…read more
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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 Eltham
Settling 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…read more
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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 Eltham
Excellent 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…read more
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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 Eltham
Thank 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…read more
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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 Eltham
Thank 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…read more
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Review from Ashley (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My second child is currently attending Crafty Wizards and is progressing just as well as the first.


The varied activities and the combination of play and learning provide a really solid basis for progression to primary school.


I have no reservation in recommending this nursery to others.

Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Excellent in all areas! Thank you for your review. It is great to hear that you feel that your Crafty Wizards have progressed well. We work hard with assessing our children's needs and setting…read more
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Review from Hayley B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently started at Crafty Wizards. We really agonised over where to send him. In the end, he made the choice as he loved it from the moment he walked in. He hasn't looked back! I am delighted to have found somewhere that is genuinely nurturing and committed to the children all learning in
a safe, fun, creative, inclusive space. The staff have made the first few weeks, the first time he has been away from me, really easy and I look forward to next term.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your warm words, it is great to hear that your Crafty Wizard settled in well. If you need any support after the holidays let us know and we can send you another social story, set up a…read more
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Review from Pratik (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful learning place for my son and I really am happy with all the facilities and learning and care which my son gets there. Since my son has previously attended various other learning centres I can judge Crafty Wizards to be one amongst the best with a focus on overall learning of a child.
The attention to detail on each child is brilliant.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Excellent, thank you for your review! At Crafty Wizards Pre-School we aim to provide personalised learning opportunities through creative play. We are a prestigious Early Years Quality Mark Award…read more
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Review from Amy N (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Crafty Wizards Pre-School for nearly 2 years, the staff went out of their way to help him settle in.
He has learnt so much here and thoroughly enjoys nursery both indoor and outdoor activities.
I would highly recommend this nursery, the staff are fantastic and there is a wide
range of activities for the children to do, you can tell a lot of thought goes into this to make sure the children enjoy their time there.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Excellent! Thank you for your magical feedback for Crafty Wizards Pre-School, New Eltham. We have a number of strategies to help make settling in as smooth as possible. Ask a member of staff about our…read more
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Review from Becky (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Crafty Wizards in September. He was only ever used to me so was very worried how he would settle. The staff at Crafty Wizards made the separation as gentle as possible. My son now looks forward to his day at Crafty Wizards and speaks happily of his day, Sings songs from Circle Time
and copies the actions of 'What's in the hat '. When I ask my son who his friends are at Crafty Wizards, he will tell me the staff names....this shows the special bond the staff have with the children here. Couldn't be happier with the huge variety of resources which accommodate the EYFS.
Thank you.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Excellent in all areas! Thank you for your magical review! We work hard forming secure attachments with our Crafty Wizards and got Outstanding for well-being for our children. We are introducing a…read more
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My three year old has been attending here 4 days a week for 4 months. Wonderful preschool with amazing staff. Fantastic communication between nursery and home and my little boy is thriving here. Wish I'd found it sooner, I can't recommend it highly enough.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Excellent in all areas! It's magic to hear how happy you both feel at Crafty Wizards Pre-School. Management work had to offer a range of ways to communicate and promote good communication with staff.…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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