Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school

21 Lee Road, London SE3 9RQ
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  • Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school, London
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (November 2021), Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.

You can find them in Blackheath, not far from the station. It's a spacious nursery in a handsome Victorian building with separate areas for different age groups and a large garden.

The experienced staff plan each day with help from the children. They can choose from a wide range of activities, from gardening to science experiments, football to dialogic reading, and more. The children love to get out and about too – shopping for fruit and veg at the local market or nature-spotting on Blackheath.

Their in-house chef provides all meals using nutritious recipes from LEYF’s menu.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 45

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas

Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (67)

9.9

Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school has 67 reviews.

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Review from Giuseppe S (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery!, that successfully supports special needs children with extra assistance and attention through collaborative learning and adapting routine. You all do a wonderful job! The staff are hardworking, friendly and proactively collaborates with experts to support a child's development.
Thank you for giving her a great start in her education. We've seen so much progress in our child since they started.
Reply from Jodie McDermott, Marketing Lead at Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school
Wow what an amazing review to read! We are impressed to hear how grateful you are with your childs learning and development. Thank you for recognising our dedication to providing a rich and…read more
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Review from Nora P (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had an excellent experience at the Conservatoire nursery for the last year and a half, our daughter loved both the toddler and the preschool room. Staff are very attentive and clearly have a great relationship with the children, and they always do fun but also educational activities that keep
them engaged. Would highly recommend!
Reply from Jodie McDermott, Marketing Lead at Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for this amazing review! We are glad you are pleased with the actvities we have to offer and the positive relationships we create. Fun is part of our british values and we aim to embed this…read more
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Conservatoire offers our children such a caring space where they have thrived at each stage; baby room through to toddler room through to pre-school. The team's creativity knows no bounds where they plan and deliver engaging, unique, fun learning activities on a daily basis. The energy and enthusiasm
of the staff towards creating a learning environment where every child is seen and encouraged is outstanding. Our kids have been on incredible adventures from the local train station/churches/ponds to central London aquarium and museum! No small feat and learning opportunities, memories and photos to last a lifetime. The staff go above and beyond, with incredible care and leadership from the manager at the helm. We are eternally grateful for the solid foundation they've provided our children. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery.
Reply from Jodie McDermott, Marketing Lead at Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for this fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear you are pleased with all the facilities and opportunities we have to offer. Our team at Conservatoire works hard to create a warm,…read more
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Review from Jenny S (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! My child came to this nursery after his previous one closed down and I was nervous about him starting somewhere new. From day one I have never worried about a thing.
The staff are delightful, my child learns new things every week, he never stops talking about the trips he has been
on, has made wonderful friends, and always asks to go to nursery, even on weekends!
I can't recommend it highly enough and I will be so sad when he leaves because it is so wonderful for him to have such a great place to be.
Thank you to all the staff for being so brilliant, knowledgeable, friendly, caring, kind, and more!
Reply from Jodie McDermott, Marketing Lead at Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for this lovely review! It is wonderful to hear that your child is making great connections and is stimulated by the new experiences he is exposed to. Your kind words about our staff truly…read more
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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the Conservatoire nursery for 6 months so far and absolutely loves it. We've experienced transition in and between rooms. She knows and loves all the staff, and is constantly challenged. She engages in crafts, baking, trips, as well as lots of risky play which is important for
her personality and needs. I have been consistently impressed by the friendliness and quality of the staff, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery.
Reply from Jodie McDermott, Marketing Lead at Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are pleased you appreciate the variety of exciting activities we have to offer. Our team at Conservatoire works hard to create an engaging and…read more
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at the nursery for 5 months and absolutely loves it there. The incredible team made it really smooth for our daughter to settle in whilst welcoming a new sibling into our family! The employees are very creative, always enthusiastic and communication is always a priority to make
the children feel at ease and understood. We are so pleased with Conservatoire.
Reply from Jodie McDermott, Marketing Lead at Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for your fantastic five-star review! We are happy to hear that your daughter's settling period was as smooth as it could be and that she's enjoying being at the Conservatoire. We are…read more
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Review from Lisa W (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the nursery, my daughter loves it and my son did when he was there too. The staff are what makes it great - genuinely caring, attentive, and create such a nurturing environment. It's very well run, with a great balance of fun, learning, and structure. I like that they take
the children on regular trips out within the local area such as the library and spend lots of time in the garden. Highly recommended.
Reply from Jodie McDermott, Marketing Lead at Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Knowing that the Conservatoire is the place for your children to thrive and develop is amazing to hear. Regular trips is a core part of the children's…read more
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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Blackheath Conservatoire since November 2023.
We are very pleased with his progress and the range of focused activities that are carried out each week. The staff are knowledgeable, professional and caring. Our son loves attending and we know we have made the right decision
in choosing Conservatoire!
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Review from H O (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves the Conservatoire nursery, which makes us very happy too! Employees are great and provide excellent support for the children and parents. Always lots of fun and varied activities to encourage learning and development.
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Review from Y K (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything was great when our 3-year-old son was attending this nursery, he settled well and it was such a positive contrast with our previous nursery. The staff is so welcoming and nice both to parents and children, they listen to requests and concerns. They contributed to the success of the potty
training. Kids enjoy numerous activities throughout the day, we could not be happier!
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Review from James W (Father of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The conservatoire is fantastic. Our daughter has been there for a year and has loved every minute. We actually moved her there from another nursery that we felt wasn't quite right and it was such a big improvement so it was a huge relief. The parents and children are all lovely but it is the staff
that make the place. Low turnover of staff helps too. I like the layout too where the children are outside as much as possible, even in the winter they will be encouraged outside into the garden in hats, gloves, and coats and it is so much better for them. We have never had a single negative thought about the conservatoire, how it is run or my daughter's experience there. Thank you for all of your hard work, effort, and love throughout your time looking after our daughter.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is fantastic. The staff put so much thought and effort into activities and my son does inventive and different things each day. The staff are very caring and know my son well. They have been very supportive throughout potty training. The nursery is also very well run and organised. I would
highly recommend it!
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Review from D L (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We put our three last children in that nursery, and in seven years, their standard has not changed except that it got better. We love the teams, and the manager is doing an ace job at listening to the children's needs as well as the parents.
We're delighted with the way they help our children in their
learning curve.
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Review from C I (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended this nursery for about a year before we moved house - we were very sad to say goodbye! The nursery has a warm, family feel to it. The staff are friendly and caring and really get to know the children and their families. Each week the children do different activities following different
themes, often involving baking, arts and crafts, trips to local parks etc. Communication is excellent with daily updates at pick-up times, and a detailed weekly update via the app. My son has loved his time here and has come on so much. We will really miss everyone and would 100% recommend it!
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Review from Alina C (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery for a year and a half and she absolutely adores it. It is a very stimulating environment, offering a wide range of engaging activities with themes changing weekly, and has a spacious garden that they use all the time when weather permits, including for breakfast.
The staff are very caring and attentive, making it a safe and nurturing environment.
All 3 of us had a fantastic experience with the nursery so we highly recommend it.
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the Conservatoire Nursery for around a year now - starting in the baby room and recently moving up to the toddler room. She has absolutely thrived there - she loves her nursery days and has formed great relationships with her teachers and classmates.
The teachers provide
excellent care and do so many imaginative, fun and educational activities with the children, really going above and beyond to create a welcoming and happy environment. The food is great too - a healthy and varied menu.
As a parent, I personally love the regular updates through the app so that I can see what my daughter has been doing during the day - especially the end-of-week diary and photo snapshots!
Overall I am so pleased that we chose the Conservatoire Nursery, it was without a doubt the right choice for my daughter and I would 100% recommend it!
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Review from S C (Father of Child) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with a personal feel, our daughter is always excited to go! The staff are all great, clearly very caring and dedicated, and easy to deal with. Outdoor space is big enough with a nice range of activities. Food also seems to be great.
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Review from Nic G (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’re delighted with The Conservatoire! Our son has been there for a year and in that time we’ve seen him flourish. It’s no wonder because the staff are exceptional; friendly, attentive, thorough and, most importantly, they care deeply about the children. Our son does a wide range of activities, which
the staff update us on at pick-up (and we love seeing more via the app at the end of the week). We also love that the team involve parents, from suggestions for small weekend activities to build on what the children have done in the week, through to the Mother’s and Father’s Day breakfasts. The yearly summer party gives a fantastic opportunity to get to know the team better, but also other parents, which we appreciate, too. Finally, the team take our son’s allergy very seriously and are incredibly diligent with all food, including adapting recipes for cooking activities so he can still take part. We adore the team and would recommend The Conservatoire in a heartbeat!
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Review from Kimberley M (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Conservatoire for a year and she has really thrived there. The activities are both creative and challenging. The children also spend lots of time in the garden and even take trips to the Heath, duck pond and other places, which really promotes their independence. It’s been incredible
to see her development over her time there. She has become close friends with her peers and developed a lovely bond with her teachers. I also appreciate how communicative and inclusive the nursery is when it comes to parents. From sports days to picnics, there are several opportunities and events throughout the year to engage with your child, the staff and other parents.
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Review from Elina K (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, our very shy daughter, who we couldn’t get settled in her previous nursery, took to Conservatoire almost immediately, we have not looked back since. The food is good and the day is filled with activities, so our daughter loves it.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.940)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10 for Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.940 for Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 167 Ratings = 4.94
  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 Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school is based on 14 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 45 number of registered child places is 9, which has been reached with 14 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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Stacey-Jane

Stacey-Jane

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2003

Hello, my name is Stacey-Jane and I joined LEYF in 2003. After a lot of hard work, I became a manager in 2014 and am now the manager of Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-School. I have the Early Years Foundation Degree and Early Years Professional Status (EYPS). We have a highly qualified staff team here. Their knowledge and skills help to support and extend children’s learning to its full potential.

Frequently Asked Questions about Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 45 Children.

How far is Conservatoire Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of London?

7.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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