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Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (June 2023), New Cross Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.
The Nursery is based in New Cross, close to the station. It's a bright, modern setting with separate rooms and gardens for different age groups.
The experienced staff believe the key to learning is variety. There are lots of activities to try… cooking, science experiments, yoga, woodwork, messy play,...
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (June 2023), New Cross Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.
The Nursery is based in New Cross, close to the station. It's a bright, modern setting with separate rooms and gardens for different age groups.
The experienced staff believe the key to learning is variety. There are lots of activities to try… cooking, science experiments, yoga, woodwork, messy play, and more! The children also love to get out and about, enjoying trips to the park, market and local library. Families can join in the fun too, with breakfasts for mums and dads and tea parties for grandparents.
A dedicated chef prepares all meals using healthy recipes from LEYF’s menu.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Katerina Boletou (Senior Nursery Manager )
Number of Childcare Staff
- 30
Total Places for Children
- 69
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Christmas
Funding & Fees
Private fee, before any funding
£1,227/ month(£94 / day)
Short days are available from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Short days are available from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
All fees listed include the cost of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
One-off extra days cost £106 for all ages.
Non-Refundable Registration Fee: A fee of £100 is payable upon acceptance of an offer. In addition, a deposit equal to 50% of the monthly fee is payable upon acceptance of an offer.
Late Collection Charge: £30 per 15 minutes, or part thereof.
Late Payment Charge: £30 for late payment of monthly fees and/or interest at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate on any fees that remain unpaid on the 2nd day of the month.
Overpayment Return Administration Fee: £30 per overpayment.
Mid-Week Surcharge: A 6% surcharge applies to mid-week bookings (bookings that do not include a Monday or a Friday).
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£818
3 days per week
£1,227
5 days per week
£1,882
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- You may need to provide everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
About this price
How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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LEYF - New Cross Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (85)
LEYF - New Cross Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.730) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time LEYF - New Cross Nursery & Pre-School has 85 reviews.
Very friendly. Plenty of activities. Healthy food provided.
Very friendly. Plenty of activities. Healthy food provided.
It would be better if they could offer a bit more food at snack time, other than only milk/water and fruit/veg.
It would be better if they could offer a bit more food at snack time, other than only milk/water and fruit/veg.
Now almost 3 years after, he wants to go there every day. He loves to go...
Now almost 3 years after, he wants to go there every day. He loves to go and play with his friends at nursery. When he's happy, we are happy too. Thank you.
I have 2 children that attend the preschool team at New Cross Community Nursery. My children always come home and tell me about the fun things they have done during that day. Staff are really friendly, approachable and have really nice relationships with my children. I always get really good...
I have 2 children that attend the preschool team at New Cross Community Nursery. My children always come home and tell me about the fun things they have done during that day. Staff are really friendly, approachable and have really nice relationships with my children. I always get really good detailed feedback at the end of each session, which I really like.
She learns new things every day. Safe. Love her drawings and paintings.
She learns new things every day. Safe. Love her drawings and paintings.
My daughter loves going to nursery and she is actively encouraged to develop her storytelling and imaginative skills. The food is of a very good standard and at times I feel like she eats better than me!
My daughter loves going to nursery and she is actively encouraged to develop her storytelling and imaginative skills. The food is of a very good standard and at times I feel like she eats better than me!
Excellent nursery. Friendly, warm staff who provide a safe and fun environment for my children aged 4 and 2.
Excellent nursery. Friendly, warm staff who provide a safe and fun environment for my children aged 4 and 2.
The staff is very friendly and helpful. They were very supportive during the settling time and understood my child needs. I love the diversity in the team and my daughter loves the Spanish speaking teachers.
The staff is very friendly and helpful. They were very supportive during the settling time and understood my child needs. I love the diversity in the team and my daughter loves the Spanish speaking teachers.
My son has developed dramatically since starting here back in August 2017. He has become much more confident and is thriving. The setting is always clean and the staff are amazing.
My son has developed dramatically since starting here back in August 2017. He has become much more confident and is thriving. The setting is always clean and the staff are amazing.
Overall, I have been very happy with the nursery. My little one is always happy to go and I feel a sense of supportive community. The staff are attentive and kind and the area (inside and outside) is appealing. My only criticism would be inadequate feedback on my child's development. But on a...
Overall, I have been very happy with the nursery. My little one is always happy to go and I feel a sense of supportive community. The staff are attentive and kind and the area (inside and outside) is appealing. My only criticism would be inadequate feedback on my child's development. But on a day-to-day level, I think this has been a good fit for both my little one and I.
We are very happy about the care and thorough attention our son receives at New Cross Community Nursery. He learns new things every day and is happy to go back to nursery every day. Staff encourage a playful and exploratory way of learning and encourage working with natural textures such as soil....
We are very happy about the care and thorough attention our son receives at New Cross Community Nursery. He learns new things every day and is happy to go back to nursery every day. Staff encourage a playful and exploratory way of learning and encourage working with natural textures such as soil. They spend a lot of time outside in the beautiful garden too, which is a little luxury in a busy town like London.
My son has been here since he was 18 months. Been very happy with his care and have a close relationship with staff. We will be sad to leave in September when he goes to school.
My son has been here since he was 18 months. Been very happy with his care and have a close relationship with staff. We will be sad to leave in September when he goes to school.
Since my son started New Cross Community Nursery, he has been a happy boy. He made a lot of friends and he has improved in his learning journey in New Cross Community Nursery! The staff has been very helpful in making his stay in the nursery welcoming!
Since my son started New Cross Community Nursery, he has been a happy boy. He made a lot of friends and he has improved in his learning journey in New Cross Community Nursery! The staff has been very helpful in making his stay in the nursery welcoming!
I love their menus, they are very balanced and she loves cooking more than ours at...
I love their menus, they are very balanced and she loves cooking more than ours at home.
The...
The nursery staff are very calm and patient in dealing with people, and our child's safety and development are the primary reasons we love the nursery. Their teaching methods allow for children to progress in a natural way.
The New Cross Community Nursery is highly recommended.
My son has been at nursery for 5 months now and we are so happy with it. Staff are friendly and caring and seem to genuinely enjoy working with babies and toddlers. My son experiences a range of fun activities and I like that there is a balcony, sensory room and soft play room as well as the main...
Most importantly, my son loves going to nursery!
This nursery comes highly recommended. They are very caring and attentive. Staff who put the needs of our children first and foremost. The environment is lovely and my daughter is always happy when going/coming from the nursery. I would recommend this nursery to everyone.
This nursery comes highly recommended. They are very caring and attentive. Staff who put the needs of our children first and foremost. The environment is lovely and my daughter is always happy when going/coming from the nursery. I would recommend this nursery to everyone.
The staff are great and I feel very comfortable to leave my kid with the staff. My son is developing well at the nursery. Good menus of a different variety.
The staff are great and I feel very comfortable to leave my kid with the staff. My son is developing well at the nursery. Good menus of a different variety.
As with most nurseries, there is a relatively high staff turn over but there is a consistent core of staff who are really important in providing stability and bring a lot...
As with most nurseries, there is a relatively high staff turn over but there is a consistent core of staff who are really important in providing stability and bring a lot of enthusiasm to their roles.
There is a wide range of activities and a nice outdoor space.
LEYF New Cross Community Nursery is fantastic. Both my children attend the nursery full time and have thrived. My son has attended since he was 17 months; my daughter since she was 6 months.
I have been very happy with the level of care, nurturing, communication and support provided by the...
LEYF New Cross Community Nursery is fantastic. Both my children attend the nursery full time and have thrived. My son has attended since he was 17 months; my daughter since she was 6 months.
I have been very happy with the level of care, nurturing, communication and support provided by the nursery staff to me and my children. There is an excellent range of toys, equipment and activities. The baby, toddler and pre-school rooms all have natural light and immediate access to outdoor play space. The food served by the on-site chef is varied and nutritious. All the staff are knowledgeable, friendly and motivated and are encouraged to undertake ongoing training.
The nursery has:- two male members of staff: great role modelling and important for single mothers like me; and
- excellent standards of safeguarding: by chance I participated in a full emergency evacuation (due to a neighbouring gas leak) which was executed better than my office full of adults has ever managed in ten years.
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Meet the Team (1)

Hello, my name is Katerina, and I'm the manager of New Cross Nursery & Preschool. I have been working in Early Years for 10 years now, and I have a...
Hello, my name is Katerina, and I'm the manager of New Cross Nursery & Preschool. I have been working in Early Years for 10 years now, and I have a Master's in Early Years Leadership and Practice. Here at New Cross, we have a dedicated, passionate and nurturing team that strives daily to offer new learning opportunities to every single child. We have also worked hard to create a spacious and enabling environment where the children can thrive and feel at home.
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