Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham

265 Eltham High Street, London SE9 1TY
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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.

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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 Cathy J (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cheerful staff, fun activities, happy children.
Such an awesome environment! Definitely one of the best decisions made.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Excellent in all areas again! Thank you for your review. We think our Pre-School is unique and it's great to hear that you and your Crafty Wizard enjoy the wizarding theme! Making learning magical is…read more
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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in September and she absolutely loves it here. The teachers are so welcoming and friendly and make us feel so comfortable here. Recently they had pirates day & it was amazing. The teachers got really involved & made such a good effort with their fancy dress and the decoration in
the nursery. We couldn’t be happier with our choice to send our daughter here.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Aye aye captain! Glad your daughter enjoy our Pirate Day. Staff always join in with dress up and role play, look out for our book week next year! Our Crafty Wizards enjoyed trying our gruel and taking…read more
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Review from Louise P (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Before going to Crafty Wizards World, My Son went to a different pre school, we didn't feel he was settling or progressing. Since starting Crafty Wizards in October 2016, there has been a marked change in his behaviour and personality. He absolutely loves going each day and we have been told he has
lots of friends and joins in.
The Facebook page is brilliant and I really enjoy being able to see what my son is doing each day.
The staff are always approachable, friendly and understanding and we would highly recommend Crafty Wizards World.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Excellent in all areas! We do focus on promoting positive behaviour and management do consistent training on this. We use positive language, praise and use Makaton signs to support behaviour, along…read more
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Review from Jade S (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent, well run nursery! My daughter has progressed massively due to varied activities and themes that change on a daily basis! Fantastic staff who are attentive and supportive and keen to update on my daughter's progress! I can't recommend enough.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Excellent in all areas! We pride ourselves in offering inspiring activities to enthuse children's learning. We were praised in our prestigious Quality Mark Award and are glad to hear that you believe…read more
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Review from Hannah J (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This preschool is amazing. I viewed 6 local preschools and this one was the standout. 'My child has a caring team looking after her helping her grow and the facilities are great. The staff are imaginative and fun. They are great communicators through the Facebook group so we as parents know what our
kids are doing each day.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you for your review. We are all VERY happy to hear that you selected us from 6 other local nurseries. We are glad that you value our closed parent facebook group updates. Please do speak to a…read more
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Review from Edna H (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing pre school my daughter loves it and cries if she's not there.
She talks about how much she loves all the other kids and staff.


As a parent myself I've had no complaints. Would definitely recommend to others.

Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Excellent all round! Your feedback puts extra sparkle in our day! We are happy that you feel that we are outstanding to recommend us to others. We all work hard to offer the best opportunities for all…read more
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Review from Jodie M (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The school has really helped my daughter with her speech. They set up a series of speech and language therapy sessions and my daughter now has improved so well!
They were great at helping her settle in then she started as she's a very shy and nervous girl.
She really enjoys going to the school!
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that excellent, management work hard to ensure that all staff have consistent training to ensure that our Crafty Wizards have the best possible…read more
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Review from Sarah F (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards is a fabulous nursery, my daughter loves going and quite often doesn't want to come home as its so much fun.


The staff are amazing and work so hard, I have used other nurseries in the area for my older child and would always recommend Crafty Wizards over any of the others.


I would

definitely recommend to any family looking for childcare.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you so much for your kind words. The late nights and hard work that goes on behind the scenes by management and the team are worth while when we see the progress of our children and parent…read more
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Review from Samantha A (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined Crafty Wizard World in September 2016. As a teacher myself, I had very high expectations and I am delighted to say that Crafty Wizard World has, and continues to, exceed all of my expectations! My son has made wonderful progress thanks to the caring and dedicated staff. Crafty Wizard World
is a magical place with equally magical staff. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Crafty Wizard World.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Excellent all round! Magic! Thank you for your lovely comments, we are very happy that we have exceeded your high expectations. We montior the progress of our children carefully and plan activities…read more
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Review from Kate (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Crafty Wizards PreSchool in Eltham since November 2016. Each member of staff has been very supportive to myself and my daughter while she has been settling in. The team create exciting and different daily activities for the children which keeps their interest and provides
a great platform for learning. The closed Facebook group is a great way to see what my daughter has been up to while at nursery and details the weekly themes and activities that the children will be involved in - love this! Overall, I feel my daughter is safe and stimulated while she is at nursery and this brings great peace of mind.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Excellent all round - magic! Thank you for your spell-binding comments and review. We are very pleased that you are happy with the range of activities that we plan. This week we have been making rain…read more
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As always, this nursery is fantastic. My son enjoys going tremendously. The staff are caring, attentive to the children and are always there to help. I visited lots of nurseries in choosing the right one for us and found this is an outstanding preschool. Since starting my son has developed in every
aspect of growing and learning and it's all down to the staff at Crafty Wizards.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Excellent all round! Thank you. Management and staff work tirelessly to provide creative opportunities for learning. With our affirmation a week, Makaton sign of the week, Magic Circle Times,…read more
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Review from Jodie J (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Crafty Wizards enough. I was so worried sending my little girl to a nursery but all at Crafty wizards made me feel at ease. They are so welcoming and friendly and I find the closed Facebook group really good as I can see what my little one is up to when she's there. She took a while
to settle at first but has now been going for a few weeks and can't wait to go each day. As soon as she wakes up and sees her uniform she wants to go so I know she now loves it there. She doesn't stop talking about nursery and particularly loves the soft play unit with ball pit.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Excellent all round! Thank you for your positive comments, I will ensure the team know. We are glad that you have found the facebook closed group for parents useful with our photo and news updates. We…read more
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Review from Sabrina C (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards is an outstanding pre school and nursery. Their teaching techniques are unique and they should take massive credit for what they do at the school and with the children. My children have developed further than I ever expected and continue to do so at home as well. The staff are truly amazing
and take pride in what they do. I couldn't praise them any more. I can't express my gratefulness to them any more than I have. Thank you for everything you've done and do Crafty Wizards.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are heartened by your comments and are privileged to have seen your children progress so far since they started. We are glad that the learning…read more
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Review from Jessica M (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child was in Crafty Wizards Preschool from September 2016 until January 2017. He had enjoyed his attendance at the nursery very much and it had given him a very good start for the future education. We were very pleased with his speech development and social skill which have really helped him settling
in the new preschool.
Reply from Matthew, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you for your positive review. It is great to hear that you think the learning and staff are excellent. It is thanks to management that staff are so well trained in the early years. Recently…read more
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Review from Dimitra A (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards World is an amazing pre-school. My son started attending just after he completed 2 years and now he's almost 2 and a half. During this time we have seen amazing progress in his social, emotional and speech development. English is not his first language, but thanks to the staff who are
extremely attentive and always try innovative ideas for speech and communication development (makaton signs, magic circle story time, number counting with toys and arts) his English has progressed in a really fast pace. Also, organising short trips, forest school, Christmas parties and special theme days, makes the pre-school a very fun place to be! Finally I am very happy that I am able to observe online daily pictures of their activities.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. It is lovely to hear your positive comments. We are now using some BSL choice cards also to aid communication. We are starting work on extending our…read more
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Review from Hannah P (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Crafty Wizards World since September 2015, shortly after it opened as a pre-school, and we've been extremely impressed so far. First and foremost, all of the staff are very caring and competent. My son has recently turned two, and in the time he's been going to Crafty Wizards I've
noticed a real development in his language and social skills. The pre-school management team seem to have a real passion for early years education. Despite having a relatively small space to work with, they've managed to pack in a really good variety of equipment and they have made excellent use of their outdoor space - most days I pick up a very messy but very happy little boy who has been playing in the sandpit or mud kitchen! Another thing I have been particularly impressed with it the level of communication they maintain with parents. I love being able to go to their online parents group and see the pictures they've posted of what the children are up to, and that this is updated a number of times throughout the day. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this pre-school.
Reply from MatthewByrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate the time you have spent. We are glad to hear that you like our parent partnership opportunities. We are trying to encourage parents to come in and share…read more
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Review from Tara M (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son who is 2yrs old has really come along since starting at Crafty Wizards World. He settled in extremely well and the whole registration experience was relaxed and informative.
The staff provide nutrition information with regards to lunches parent provide.
My son enjoys attending and I find
all staff members welcoming and approachable.
The methods of communication are varied and you feel in touch and up to date with everything that is happening at the nursery and about your child's daily routine/activities and learning.
The nursery have now started doing day trips to the local park and themed days which the children seem to thoroughly enjoy.
I also like the fact that it's small rather than a very large nursery.
I will definitely be hoping to get a place for my youngest child when they reach two.
I would recommend this nursery to friend or family.
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
It is lovely to hear your comments. We work hard to develop parent partnerships and hope that our new parent portal will be up and running soon which will give you up to date observations of your…read more
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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been very welcoming, supportive and caring. My son has become so much more confident. I was potty training just before he started and he is now dry through the day with the help on the school. His speech is much clearer and he is using longer sentences. I love the uniform as it identifies
them at all times.
They staff are never to busy to speak to me when I pick up my child, they tell me a little bit about his day, etc.
My son asks me everyday if he can go in to school (even on weekends)
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards World Pre-School - Eltham
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. It makes us so happy to hear positive praise. We have been focusing on Makaton signs to help with speech. Please speak to us if you would like any…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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