Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett

1 Thornsett Road, London SE20 7XB
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  • Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett, London
The brand new Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett opened in September 2020. The stunning facility sits in a convenient location between Birkbeck and Norwood Junction train stations.

The nursery can accommodate 35 children between the ages of three months to five years. There is a baby room on the first floor and children aged two to five spend their days downstairs in an open-plan, free-flowing room.

The children also have access to a garden to the rear and a dedicated baby garden to the front.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Allison Pendergast (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 35

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

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week over Christmas

Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett Reviews (8)

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Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.143) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett has 8 reviews.

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Review from Lara P (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ladybird nurseries in Anerley is a nursery I would highly recommend. Our little one has been going there since she was 4.5 months old and they have taken such good care of her. The staff is very professional and interested in helping and supporting your child. They do many activities with the parents,
something I very much enjoyed, and if you have any questions they respond very quickly. It's a great feeling to leave your child in hands. Our little one enjoyed playing in their gardens very much, and she's learned how to eat well at nursery too (something we found rather difficult at home at times). She made many friends at the nursery and we're going to miss the staff a lot!
Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett
Thank you for your lovely review, we are very glad to hear how happy you were with the nursery!
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our eldest daughter has just left Ladybird to go to school and our youngest is still there. We have had a brilliant experience the last couple of years and our kids have always felt safe and loved. The teachers all really care about the little ones and are very warm and friendly and you can really tell
how hard they all work and how happy the kids are around them. We have felt very lucky to be part of the community there and are grateful for everything they do!
Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett
Thank you for your lovely review, we are very glad to hear how happy you and your children are with the nursery!
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Review from Miles A (Father of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have thoroughly enjoyed the two years our son has been at Ladybird Nursery-Thornsett. We are very grateful and appreciative for the time, care and attention the teachers have spent looking after our son. Developing his skills, socialising and general behaviours. This was made extremely hard whilst
the nursery remained open during the pandemic where working conditions were clearly exceptionally harder. The energy and effort from all the staff has been very evident to us and the fact our son comes home every day with a smile. Having enjoyed his day is the only real endorsement you need. If we have another child, we will return.
Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett
Thank you for your lovely review, we are very glad to hear how happy you were with the nursery!
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Review from Anna R (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children here, one baby and 1 preschooler. Both kids are happy there. They do a range of different activities, including trips to the park and library. Children are encouraged to learn through play, both inside and outside. Meals are included and they have a great variety, encouraging kids
to eat different foods, and mealtime is a social occasion.


The setting is lovely and open but with set areas for different activities- ie book corner, home playing etc. staff are friendly and supportive, they liaise well with parents and encourage the relationship to benefit the kids. Every child has a key worker which is great for continuity. They communicate via an app, as well as at pick up and drop off. They provide photos of activities which is lovely
I would highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett
Thank you for your lovely review, it is great to hear such positive feedback!
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Ladybird Thornsett since he was 7 months old, and we really love the staff there. They are caring and compassionate and I feel like they've really helped him grow into his little personality. The nursery is a really welcoming space and has very good facilities/toys/books/healthy
meals. I'm exceptionally glad that we managed to get a space when we did and have no hesitation recommending them to other prospective parents.
Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett
Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear how happy you have been with the nursery!
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is extremely happy at Ladybird Thornsett. She spent a year in the baby room, is currently in toddlers and about to progress into pre-school. The staff are very warm and loving and seem to genuinely care for her. She is very happy to go in every day and when she found the transition from
baby to toddler room hard for the first few days the staff worked hard to make her feel safe. She has been supported to be very independent at things like dressing, toileting, eating and tidying up after herself from a young age. The environment is well ordered and communication with staff and management is very straightforward. The mini greenhouse, balance bikes and climbing frame outside are lovely. The menu of food offered is nutritious and balanced with no sugary puddings and a protein at every meal. I would strongly recommend the nursery to anyone.
Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett
Thank you for your lovely review, we are very glad to hear how happy you and your daughter are with the nursery!
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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Ladybird Nursery Thornsett Road. The team are fantastic and have made my son very welcome ever since he joined the nursery. They have taken the time and care to get to know his personality and likes. They give lovely updates and debriefs after each day and I feel very confident leaving
him in their care.
Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett
Thank you for your review, it is great to hear how happy you are with the nursery!
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Review from T J (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters have attended Ladybird Nursery as Toddlers/Pre Schoolers and have been very happy there. There is a good size garden outside with climbing frame/toys and planting area. The inside is well laid out with toddler appropriate facilities. Staff have always been welcoming, warm and friendly.
We have always had good feedback and reports from staff. Whenever I have had any contact with management or any queries, there has been a speedy and professional reply. My youngest struggled to settle at nursery and staff were always very kind and reassuring and we always had good feedback about her day and how she had settled. We felt reassured that she was going into a safe and caring place. The pre school have also recently been organising more trips/fun days and links with the local Nursing Home which have been fab!
Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett
Thank you for your lovely review, it has been a pleasure having your daughters attend our nursery.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.143)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.143) out of 10 for Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  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 3.143 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett is based on 1 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 = 3
    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 35 number of registered child places is 7. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 7 = 0.143
  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 - Thornsett

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

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

What Days & Hours is Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett Open?

Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett 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 - Thornsett have capacity for?

Ladybird Nursery - Thornsett has capacity for a total of 35 Children.

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

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

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