Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham

265 Eltham High Street, London SE9 1TY
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  • Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham, London
Don't miss the opportunity to give a child the gift of a magical learning experience at Crafty Wizards Pre-school in Eltham!

Children 2 to 5 years thrive in a stimulating, play-based environment designed to build confidence. Explore the facilities including their outside wooden cabin, meet the team and hear how they make learning magical through creativity.

Based at the far end of Eltham High Street, Crafty Wizards Eltham is a hub for regular trips where real life learning happens, trips to the library, Eltham Park South, Avery Hill Park, the fire station and many community initiatives.

Contact Crafty Wizards Eltham now to learn about all entitlement options, holiday club for children 2-10 years old, and flexible care at The Eltham Centre for 3months to 8 year olds during a tour at Crafty Wizards, Eltham.

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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Matthew Byrne (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 5

Total Places for Children

  • 25

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham Reviews (78)

9.9

Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham has 78 reviews.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boys enjoys coming into nursery and has built up good relationships with his teachers. He always running to get in and start his day we look forward to watching him progress :) . Our little boy loves to be outside and loves being in the garden.
Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your little boy loves coming to nursery and is "running to get in" each morning-that is the highest compliment!…read more
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Review from Alison H (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started 6 weeks ago she has become more confident in herself and the staff have been very welcoming and brilliant in adapting to her needs.
I can't wait to see the next steps she will be taking at crafty wizards.
Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
5 sparkling stars in all areas! The settling in period can be an anxious time for parent/ carer and child. We have a range of strategies to help support this transition. Our pririty is that our…read more
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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined a year ago and has come on leaps and bounds thanks to the team at Eltham Crafty Wizards.
My son joined only 3 weeks ago and his speech has come along in a massive way in such a short time. I can't thank the team at Crafty Wizards Eltham enough.
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Review from Mohamed Nufail M (Father of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good school, very caring, teachers are very friendly and very clean and look after my child well. Reasonable price.looka after my child well and teaches my child well.mu child is very happy coming to school
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Review from Esin H (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff and very helpful very nice day lots of information the staff that work there are very good and keep you up-to-date with your child's development they all seem very interested in the child development how the child doing and they try to keep them happy and entertained all the time
Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Well, this review has truly enchanted our day! We're absolutely spellbound that you feel our staff are so great and helpful. It warms our wizarding hearts to know you appreciate how we keep you…read more
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had nothing but positive experiences since day one with the whole team at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School. The staff are extremely caring, knowledgeable and professional. They have taken great care into getting to know my son, his needs and helping him grow. Since joining, my son has grown up
and learnt so much. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parents looking for a setting for their child!
Reply from Crafty Wizards Team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Wow! Magical! Thank you for this sparkling review. The team in our family style pre-school really work hard together to try and make learning magical through creativity. We hope that we are small but…read more
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Review from Carly F (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, they have done so much for my child at Crafty Wizards Eltham. They have helped him grow into an independent little boy. He came to the nursery with a speech delay. I can’t thank them enough for all the help and support.
Reply from Crafty Wizards Team, Management at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you for your magical words about Crafty Wizards Eltham! We're absolutely thrilled to hear about the wonderful progress your child has made under our care. We understand that every child's…read more
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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Crafty Wizards World and she absolutely loves it. She has made excellent progress in all areas since starting at Crafty Wizards but we are particularly impressed with the progress she has made with her speech and confidence. She enjoys the different activities they have on offer
and can't wait to go into preschool each morning. The staff here are all approachable, knowledgeable, kind and caring. We are forever grateful for Crafty Wizards and feel that they have given all three of our children the best start to their education. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this preschool to anyone.
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Review from Rhianne R (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing experience. My daughter has thrived and is always so happy to go to preschool! Her teachers always go above and beyond for my daughter. I know she will be gutted to leave next September but will be fully prepped for big school!
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you for your review. These early years are precious, and time does fly! You are your daughter's lifelong teacher, and we thank you for letting us be a part of it. We always strive to make…read more
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Review from Tracey S (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards have been amazing with our son, in every way possible. He absolutely loves going every time and loves telling me everything he has been up to for the day which is so lovely to hear. Every single member of the team is brilliant, they really care about the children! Choosing Crafty Wizards
has been without a doubt the best decision. We really will be gutted when he finishes in July to start school, but because of Crafty Wizards, he is more than ready for it!
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Review from Alexander M (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find Crafty Wizards to be very caring and efficient. I am always delighted that they are looking after my son. They have helped him with language and sociability. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
We do small group activities focusing on early communication and language. It's wand-erful to hear that you believe your child to be thriving at Crafty Wizards Pre-School. Thank you for recommending…read more
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Review from V T (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old daughter took some time to settle in, the Crafty Wizard team has been so supportive and amazing and now my daughter goes in happily. She loves all the activities, especially circle time and playing in the garden. Overall experience is amazing.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
'Overall amazing'. Our team will be over the moon on their broomsticks! Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Settling in can be a tricky time for some children and parents. We have…read more
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier and more satisfied with this school! The staff is wonderful. Everyone is always very thoughtful and warm. My son goes to school very happy every day. I couldn't have made a better choice for my son's school.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
We want our Crafty Wizards to have fun, be safe in a caring environment and enjoy learning about the world around them - we want to make learning magical through creativity. Thank you for recognising…read more
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Review from Angie C (Grandmother of Child) published on 31 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 4-year-old grandson has attended Crafty Wizards since Sept 2022, he has additional needs. He has made so much progress since he joined and the staff go over and above to support him. He loves going and the staff are always so welcoming. They are as pleased with his progress as we are and their care
of the children is exemplary. You get a feeling from the staff that this is more than just a job for them, they are really committed to the care of the children. I really cannot recommend the setting highly enough.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you for your review and for saying that our 'care of the children is exemplary'. Our staff team are consistently training to develop their knowledge and support for our Crafty Wizards. This…read more
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Review from Chloe P (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There are no words that can fully express how wonderful all the staff are at Crafty Wizards. They have not only built the most wonderful relationship with my son and helped through every step and hurdle we have come across, but they have also supported me as a parent from potty training, organising
and filling out all the forms in regards form Senco and DLS forms and behavioural management. With their help, my son has come on leaps and bounds. With his development talking, toileting and builds positive relationships with his peers and adults. I can't thank them enough for all they have done and continue to do for my son.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Another tear in our eyes! 5 - stars in all areas! Life is all about relationships right? Our team have watched a speech by Rita Pierson talking about the importance of relationships in life,…read more
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Review from Amy R (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to her preschool. Welcoming, caring and professional staff who you can tell love what they do. They are doing a fantastic job and I'm so pleased that they are opening new branches that will bring the magic alive for more families. Flexibility with sessions and availability to
add extra sessions are great. Very supportive and I know if I ever needed advice or to voice a concern I could go to them and they would help. They make learning magical for my daughter and I've seen her come along so well with her speech and language, independence and relationships with her peers. My daughter loves the outdoors and the garden is so much fun, they have well-planned activities and quality resources throughout. I would 1000% recommend to any parent/caregiver your child will love their time as a Crafty Wizard!
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Wow! A review like this gives us fuel in our broomsticks to continue in our mission to make learning magical! We opened a new preschool in Alderwood in November and a creche for 1-8-year-olds, it's…read more
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Review from P P (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son went to a couple of other nurseries in another area we lived and he always cried before going to them. At Craft Wizards this never happens. He is always happy. His development is good too and they always send activity updates.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
It is fabulous to hear that your son never cries when coming to Crafty Wizards when previously he struggled with going to nursery. Our staff use a range of strategies to help support settling in and…read more
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty wizards are the fourth setting my son has been in and the best setting he's ever been in. The manager goes above and beyond for the children and Crafty Wizards and really cares for each child. The Senco member of staff is outstanding for my child, who has additional needs. I've seen a massive
improvement in development, confidence, behaviour and social skills since attending Crafty Wizards since September 2022. Truly the best nursery I have ever come across, my son is the happiest he has ever been in a setting and is super excited to attend. I've watched my child be really shy and hate attending nursery, to being at Crafty Wizards and thriving. There are always different activities and my son especially loves forest school and music with the Senco member of staff. All the staff are amazing and so warm and welcoming with the children. So professional - I could not recommend this nursery more, they are the best setting and I'm so grateful to have my son in such an amazing setting!
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Wow, you have a unique angle, having experienced care in 3 previous nurseries. It is an honour to receive your 5 stars in all areas review and state that your son is now 'thriving'. The manager, Senco…read more
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Review from Rebecca N (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant preschool, the staff are amazing and there is always so much going on a daily basis to keep the children occupied and learning! My son started in October 2022 and after having trouble trying to settle him in another nursery. We chose Crafty Wizards and he instantly loved it, he
is so happy there and goes in each day with a smile on his face and a spring in his step! He comes home very exhausted and very happy. I really could not recommend a preschool more than Crafty Wizards and I am so glad my son will be there until September when he starts reception. Once again I could not rate the staff and setting more highly.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
We love smiles at Crafty Wizards! We are so glad that your son settled in quickly after a troubled start at another nursery. We are always thinking of new ways to plan activities around the interests…read more
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Review from Hanife D (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys going to preschool where the key workers make everyday fun with lots of activities and crafts to enjoy throughout the day. They are very attentive to the kids and keep a good record of children's development. Cannot recommend enough.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you for your review, it's heart-warming to hear that you 'cannot recommend enough' Crafty Wizards Pre-school. We are a small set of 'family style' pre-schools, not a large chain, your positive…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.891)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10 for Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 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 4.991 for Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.991
  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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham is based on 9 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 = 3.9
    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 25 number of registered child places is 5, which has been reached with 9 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham

What is the Age Range of Children that Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham accepts?

Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham Open?

Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham have capacity for?

Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham has capacity for a total of 25 Children.

How far is Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham to the centre of London?

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

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