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)

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 Deborah M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has been at Crafty Wizards she has come along so well with her talking etc and every time I pick her up she loves telling me what she has done ie painting, water garden, drawing, playing with babies and circle time. I'm so glad that I put her In Crafty Wizards when I did, thank you
all so much I really am proud.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Excellent all round! Thank you very much for your review. The team will be happy that your daughter continues to enjoy our range of inspiring activities. We do work closely with outside agencies and…read more
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Review from Davey S (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Crafty Wizards for almost a year now for two mornings a week. He absolutely loves going and is always so excited when he arrives there for his session. He had just turned 2 when he first started to attend and he was not speaking despite all our efforts. Within 3 weeks of joining
he had gained confidence among his peers and began to use words.
All the staff are fantastic there and helped us immensely with his development and gave us tips and exercises to do at home so that we were consistent with them on our approach. We felt confident that he was in the right place from the very start.
His younger brother sometimes comes along when we collect our Son from Crafty Wizards and he wants to join in the fun too, we think he'll also take no time in adjusting when it's time for him to join as the staff are so attentive and caring to the individual child's needs.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad that our tips and activities for the home have helped in the continued progress that your son makes. It is great to hear that your younger son is enthused by…read more
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Review from Aminah C (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has grown in confidence since joining Crafty Wizards. He has learnt so many things I thought he had no idea of. The staff are excellent at listening to the needs of each child.


My son has been helped with learning colours so quickly, in a matter of weeks! He was also very well supported during

potty training.


The standard of learning is very good as well as arranging excellent activities for the children.

Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your review. Our staff do try hard to offer personalised learning opportunities and to build strong attachments with our Crafty Wizards. Our daily routine which includes Magic Circle…read more
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Review from Paul M (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves Crafty Wizards and rushes through the door in the morning! Have seen a massive improvement in how she engages with other children. The staff are excellent and cater for her needs.Our second child to attend Crafty Wizards, would thoroughly recommend to anyone.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you enormously for your feedback. It is lovely t hear that you have seen a massive improvement in your daughter's social skills. We work hard with observations, assessments and planning to…read more
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Review from Lindsey M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant at letting my daughter excel to her full level by moving her up to groups with older children which I think is amazing. They allow the children to focus on different aspects of learning through phonics, show and tell time, group activities. My daughter would go every day if she could, there
are always a number of activities to get involved with each day that helps excel the senses.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your sparkling review! We are very happy to hear that your daughter enjoys the activities that we provide. We aim to provide personalised learning opportunities through our observations,…read more
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves Crafty Wizards. She's 2 years old and settled in very well after one session, always asking to go back again. The staff keep you in the loop and are always very helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
We are very happy to hear that you think that we are 'Excellent' in Safeguarding, Care and Activities. It is thanks to our strong management team that we are able to provide a range of exciting…read more
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Review from Craig K (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child been at Crafty Wizards for just over 3 months and was very behind in his milestones. In just 3 months he has learnt so much talking and playing with other children which he never did before joining! The staff are so bubbly and brilliant with all the children.
Every time we pull up at the
gates my boy has the biggest smile on his face ready for another enjoyable day!
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your spell-binding review! It is fabulous to hear that only after 3 months he is doing so well and enjoying himself! The F in C-R-A-F-T-Y is fun! Here is our ethos: We have a new ethos…read more
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Review from Geraldine S (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel the staff are very approachable and clearly enjoy their jobs and working with the children. Three of my grandchildren have attended Crafty Wizards and having worked in childcare all my life I would happily recommend the nursery.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your magical review! Excellent in all areas! It has been a pleasure knowing your grandchildren. It is great to hear your positive comments, particularly as you have worked in childcare.…read more
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Review from Lisa D (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Crafty Wizards since September 2016.


Since joining he has completely excelled in his speech, listening skills and his confidence in independent tasks. I can't praise Crafty Wizards enough, as they are extremely hard working, caring and attentive to your child's needs.

From day one they made my son feel like he was in his second home as he settled straight away and absolutely loves every minute he is here. The Manager and her team should feel very proud as they do such a fantastic job and I couldn't be happier knowing my son is in safe hands!
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Magic review! Thank you. We are a prestigious Quality Mark Award holder in early years and management are very committed to ensuring that personalised learning opportunities are inspiring and provided…read more
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Review from Afzal (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are pleased with our son's progress since he started Crafty Wizards. Lovely staff, great learning environment. A place very children can thrive. Shame there is no primary school attached to this. The school takes the safety of pupils very highly. Great going!!
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for your positive comments. We do take safety seriously and constantly review our policies and practices. We now do lock-down drills as well as a fire drill. We even have risk assessment…read more
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Review from Nicola L (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My second child is currently attending Crafty Wizards. I can honestly say they are fantastic and my two year old has settled in so well. She loves the craft activities and has made a huge variety of things, no two days are the same. The staff are incredibly supportive, understanding, creative and are
brilliant with the children. We have been kept well informed through chats, paperwork, a 'formal' catch up, what's our daughter does during her time at the nursery and how she is performing etc. My two year wants to go every day and counts down the days until she returns. I have no hesitation in recommending the nursery at every opportunity.
Reply from Matthew, Diector at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Excellent in all areas at Crafty Wizards Pre-School! Thank you. We are glad that you have found our termly invites for a formal chat about how your Crafty Wizard is getting on beneficial. Have you…read more
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Review from Dino L (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had two children attend Crafty wizards and will be sending our third there as well. All of the staff are excellent and they really care about the work they are doing with the children, not only to play but also helping them learn in a fun environment.


Can't speak highly enough of the Crafty

Wizards team.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Excellent in all areas, magic! Thank you for your review. We do aim to make 'Learning Magical Through Creativity'. Thank you for continuing to send your children to Crafty Wizards Pre-School. We want…read more
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Review from Annabel C (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first time mummy, I was extremely nervous about sending my son to nursery, he has now been there for the past month and the staff have been outstanding at settling in my very clingy little boy. Fantastic job the staff are doing!
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Excellent all round - Spellbinding! It is great to hear that as a first time anxious mum that you have been put at ease with leaving your child. We work hard during the settling in process with a…read more
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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dedicated staff provide a great setting for my children to learn and it prepared my eldest for Reception. They encourage reading, and drawing, exploring the environment, they do Phonics with the children, role play and more. My son loved it, my daughter loves it, and my youngest can't wait to join.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Excellent in all areas! Thank you very much for your praise and continuing to choose Crafty Wizards for your children. You have seen us grow over time and it is heart warming too see that your…read more
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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Crafty Wizards enough. My daughter attended from age 2 to 4 years and she loved every minute she was there. The key workers are fantastic and extremely committed to crafty wizards and the education of the children. The activities are fun but also educational. My daughter started primary
school in September 2016 and she is confident in her written and oral communication, which is down to the dedicated work of crafty wizards. I am so happy that I always recommend them to friends and have already registered my one-year-old to attend once he is old enough, as I wouldn't consider sending him anywhere else
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
This is very heart warming to hear. We strive to offer the best for our Crafty Wizards and to hear that they go on to primary school with increased confidence, progress well and are happy makes all…read more
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Review from Grace L (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not have been happier with our experience at Crafty Wizards. The whole team and setting was perfect for our little girl. Lots of free, crafty play but also lots of structure. Our little girl started primary school in September and I have no doubt that Crafty Wizards played a key role in how
she's settled in there. She's doing amazingly well so far and her teachers are really impressed with all she knows already, much of this is all down to Crafty Wizards. So thank you Crafty Wizards team.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
It's magical to hear that your daughter is getting on well at Primary School. We hope that the glitter of confidence and magic wand from the Graduation helped her! Thank you for your lovely comments.…read more
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Review from Terri R (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards was recommended by a friend. I am so glad I took her advice. It is a fantastic environment for the children and all the staff are great. My child took to all the staff not just his key workers. I have recommended Crafty Wizards to a number of other parents.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is heart warming to hear that you were recommended to us and have let others know about our Pre School. I will pass on your praise to our key…read more
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Review from Julia S (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended Crafty Wizards since January 2014 aged 2, he is now approaching age 4 and has learnt so much from attending. Staff are continuously supportive to both our son and us as parents; we receive daily feedback about what he's learning and feeling etc. We have already said we'd send our
daughter when she reaches 2.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you so much for your review. It is always good to get feedback. We are bringing out a new 'Wondrous Wizardry' sheet for your Crafty Wizards Magical Moments folder where you will have a clear log…read more
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had previously attended another nursery in the area and had not settled well there. When my son started in September 2015, I let his Key Person know of the difficulties in the last nursery and all the staff really helped my son settle into Crafty Wizards. It was a huge relief for us that within
2 sessions, he was keen to attend and left with huge smiles on his face. The Key Person really takes time to know what your child likes and give you a report at the end of the day as to what my son has enjoyed or found challenging. We also enjoy the facebook updates/pictures so we can discuss with him what he has done at school today.


My son has really been supported at the school and has really made progress in developing his confidence and speech. We agree with the other viewers that the staff are really welcoming and enthusiastic as you can see on all the children's faces just how happy they are to be there.


We would definitely recommend this school to others.

Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. We will make sure that all our staff hear your kind words. We hope that we will see you at our Easter Eggstravaganza or enjoy our…read more
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Review from Nicola W (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a very friendly environment where my child is happy and relaxed. He enjoys the many arts and crafts and has learnt good social skills. I can't recommend this pre-school highly enough.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. It is good to hear that we are nearly excellent in all the areas in your opinion. Please do ask your child's key person about the range of resources…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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