Ladybird Nursery - Penge

Station House, Station Road, London SE20 7BE
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  • Ladybird Nursery - Penge, London
The newly renovated Penge nursery is located right next to Penge East Railway Station.

The nursery is based on two floors in the old Station Master's house and can accommodate children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years.

The Baby Room is on the first floor in two rooms, whilst the older children aged 2-5 years are based downstairs in two separate rooms.

There is a playground to the side and rear of the nursery with various outdoor toys and planting areas.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rebecca Thompson (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 20

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Fees vary depending on attendance and access to funding, please contact us or visit our website to see our fee sheet,

  • We offer all streams of government funding.

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

  • 1 week at Christmas

Ladybird Nursery - Penge Reviews (15)

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Ladybird Nursery - Penge has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.250) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ladybird Nursery - Penge has 15 reviews.

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Review from Caroline S (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest son started at Ladybird Penge in 2018. He spent just over 4 years there before starting at school in 2022. We loved the nursery so much that my youngest then started in 2023.
The nursery is based in a train station which is a listed building meaning the facilities are not as fancy as some
of the other nurseries you may see. This didn't bother us at all. The staff are wonderful. They know the children so well and they care about each of them.
The manager (Rebecca) and Assistant Manager (Alice) were both there when my eldest was still there and they really drive a feeling of the children being at the centre of everything throughout the nursery.
If you get a chance to visit, do it and talk to the staff. They are really wonderful.
Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Penge
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are absolutely delighted that your youngest son joined us after his brother's time at Ladybird Penge. It's lovely to hear that you feel the dedication…read more
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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Ladybird nursery since June 2023. She's formed great bonds with her peers cultivated by the caring and kind key workers who support the children. It's a really homely environment and provides lots of engaging and interesting activities. Communication with parents and
caregivers is great and I get the sense they really care about the children in their care. Our daughter has really thrived since attending.
Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Penge
Thank you for this lovely review. It is wonderful to hear that your daughter has thrived with us and has formed such great bonds. We are so happy that you feel our environment is both caring and…read more
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Review from B K (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attended Ladybird Nursery - Penge from just over 3 years old until he left for school aged almost 5 and he absolutely loved it there. He settled in very quickly after moving from his childminder and developed strong relationships with both his peers and the team. The nursery is relatively small,
which helps create a cosy, family-like feel and the lovely staff contribute to this. I never needed to worry about his well-being while he was in their care. They also put a lot of emphasis on the children's emotional and mental development which really helped our son transition into Reception when it was sadly time to say goodbye to Ladybird. I wholeheartedly recommend the nursery and will hopefully be using it again in the future!
Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Penge
Thank you for your lovely review, we are very glad to hear how happy you were with the nursery and hope to see you soon!
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Review from Becca L (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot speak highly enough of Ladybird! Our daughter has been attending for over a year and found the first few months incredibly difficult to settle. Not only did all the staff show an endless amount of patience and love but at no point did they make me feel like it was hard work, nor did they treat
my daughter any differently from the other children. She has absolutely thrived at Ladybird. The staff have created such a nurturing, family-like environment that she found the transition into the toddler room an absolute breeze and asks to go to nursery every day! We cannot praise all the staff highly enough and have recommended Ladybird to other parents we know in the area.
Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Penge
Thank you for your lovely review, we are very glad to hear how happy you are with the nursery!
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Review from Linsey C (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attended Ladybird Nursery - Penge between the ages of one and three, he only left because we have moved out of the area. I cannot recommend it highly enough. He loved his time there and his physical, mental and emotional development whilst there was amazing. He would always come home singing
new songs, telling us about new letters and numbers he had learnt. Most importantly, the staff there are incredibly caring and he genuinely loved them. So every morning he was happy to go there and be dropped off and I never had a moment’s worry about leaving him. I’m just sad he couldn’t complete his preschool years there!
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Review from Sophie R (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 20 month-year-old son loved attending Ladybird Nursery - Penge over the last year. We have just moved out of the area so are very sad to leave. He was very happy there and loved his key workers and his friends, he'd kick his legs excitedly when he realised where we were going every morning! He also
learnt so much - we would be astonished at how much he picked up when he was there.
They are very kind, caring and diligent and looked after him so well. We will miss you, Ladybird Nursery!
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Review from John S (Father of Child) published on 20 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a wonderful experience with Ladybirds Penge. Our child had been to two other nurseries prior to beginning there. He didn't really settle at the other two nurseries. He quickly settled at Ladybirds Penge, which was a big relief and testament to the team there. The size of the nursery was
a real bonus for us as it has an intimate family feel. He really developed and flourished there. He made great friends and loved attending. We really can't fault the support and service provided by the amazing team. Thank you Ladybirds Penge. We will miss you.
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Review from Toni B (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a friendly, well-resourced place.
The staff are always in good humour, always happy to chat and offer advice on the craziness of my child.
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Review from Leanne S (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been extremely happy with the excellent level of care and attention given to our daughter at nursery. Staff are always friendly, approachable and very caring towards children. As a result, our daughter is thriving. We feel that all her development needs are being met by her teachers. We have
no worries or concerns when we leave her at nursery every day and are relieved to have found such a wonderful nursery!
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Review from Ben H (Father of Child) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, very well qualified and competent staff. Family atmosphere.
We're very happy overall.
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Review from Marianne (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great nursery! The staff are friendly and professional. The kids are well cared for and have lots of fun.
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Review from Rebecca (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ladybird Nursery is brand new, clean and tidy. And it’s small - so it has a wonderful family feel. And because of its size, the children know all the staff and they all know the children extremely well - each child is treated as an individual and their individual needs are cared for.
The staff are
this nursery’s key asset. Not only are they extremely well qualified and excellent teachers (both of our children have developed excellently there), but they are also so kind and diligent, they go above and beyond to help children and their families with whatever it is they need. There are family days and outings and they use a childcare app so that you can keep in touch with what your child is doing when you’re away from them. This is great, particularly in the early days.
The nursery is well managed and runs like clockwork. And the children really like the food too. I would highly recommend this nursery as a place where your child will be loved, stimulated and cared for. They will thrive.
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Review from Jessica D (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, small village feeling in a busy town. Every space is utilised and fresh actives each morning and afternoon. Clear teaching from all the staff, who are also all approachable, knowledgeable and listen to concerns/mummy worries and either advise or act on them.
My daughter has been
there for 1.5 years and runs in every time we go, I have to remind her to say goodbye to me when we arrive as she is off to say hello to her friends and teachers. She has learnt so much and tells me all about her exciting, filled day on our walk home.


Unlike at home she eats all the fresh cooked food and snacks and is never hungry when she leaves as she eats so well there. She enjoys helping serve, prepare and tidy up the food and now carries these skills to home life.


All the children are always happy and when on the odd occasion I see someone upset they are being cuddled and calmed by their teacher and peers as they teach them about helping others.


So happy we found Ladybirds Penge.

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Review from Nicola (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended this Nursery since it opened a year ago. We are happy with the care provided by staff who are friendly and caring. You are kept informed about the day through an app and staff are always willing to discuss the day/concerns etc at the end of each day.


Our son has settled in well

and often doesn’t want to leave in the evening because he’s had plenty of fun
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Review from Laura G (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been in the baby room at Ladybird Nursery - Penge for the past 6 months and is only leaving as we are relocating out of London. The staff at the nursery have been extremely welcoming and really care about each of the children in their care. It is obvious from parent meetings and ongoing
conversations with staff that they really know and understand my daughter well and I have always felt 100% confident leaving her in their care. Every day there is a range of activities that are set up both in the room and outside and my daughter has a very good relationship with her key worker too and has made lots of progress since she has been at the nursery. If you are looking for a small, friendly and caring nursery then I recommend this nursery without hesitation.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.250)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.250) out of 10 for Ladybird Nursery - Penge 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 4 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 4.875 for Ladybird Nursery - Penge is calculated as follows: ( (43 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.875
  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 4.375 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ladybird Nursery - Penge is based on 4 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 = 3.375
    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 20 number of registered child places is 4, which has been reached with 4 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 Ladybird Nursery - Penge

What is the Age Range of Children that Ladybird Nursery - Penge accepts?

Ladybird Nursery - Penge accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ladybird Nursery - Penge Open?

Ladybird Nursery - Penge 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 Ladybird Nursery - Penge have capacity for?

Ladybird Nursery - Penge has capacity for a total of 20 Children.

How far is Ladybird Nursery - Penge to the centre of London?

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

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