Little Village Nursery School

Chapel on the Hill, South Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 2UJ
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Little Village Nursery School offers high quality childcare for children aged 6 months to 4 years and 10 months. The skilled team provide a nurturing environment that encourages fun and curiosity in which children play, learn and grow. The nursery follows the EYFS curriculum as well as a variety of educational theories to support each child to grow into a confident and enthusiastic learner.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Little Village Nursery School CIC
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Oladapo (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 7

Total Places for Children

  • 35

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 4 years 10 months

Funding & Fees

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
    Please call to request pricing and availability.

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 & Christmas

Little Village Nursery School Reviews (11)

9.9

Little Village Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Village Nursery School has 11 reviews.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Village is such a special nursery - it truly feels like a home from home setting. The team is so warm and friendly, and importantly - they genuinely care. You see the same lovely faces day in day out, so can build real connections and get to know the people who you are entrusting your precious
littles ones to. Our daughter absolutely thrived during her two years here - her confidence grew and she formed excellent friendships and skills before starting school, thanks to a varied programme (baking Wednesdays were a firm favourite!). We have been so happy here that our youngest has recently started in the baby room and she is being given the same care and has settled in really well. The location is also lovely - tucked away from the hustle and bustle - it feels like a little haven. Thank you to the whole team for making this such a special place to send our children to for the most crucial years of their development; you are doing such important work.
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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter thrived after switching from a big chaotic nursery to this lovely, intimate setting. The staff have been fantastic and so supportive of our child's development. We get regular updates on food and pictures. The children take part in SO many activities from music, baking, forest school, painting
to days out and nurturing baby chicks. We've watched this place go from strength to strength - they really do care about feedback and creating the best environment. Sad to be leaving for pre-school. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Shirlyn, MD at Little Village Nursery School
Thank you so much for such a lovley review. We're so glad your LO enjoyed there time, and I can honestly say you've been such an amazing family to support during this time. Wishing you all the best on…read more
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Review from Tom J (Father of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are all so warm, welcoming and loving.
Our little boy runs in happily each morning and we love the structure that they create around themed weeks which have really helped him learn and develop.
Reply from Shirlyn, Manager at Little Village Nursery School
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We value your feedback and appreciate the time taken to share this with the team
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Review from Muna B (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl joined Little Village nursery and she's so happy there. From the moment we first visited, we were impressed by the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the professionalism of the staff.
The team is incredibly nurturing, and it's clear they genuinely care about the children's development and
wellbeing. Our child settled in quickly thanks to the patient and supportive approach of the nursery staff. Communication is excellent - we receive regular updates which gives us great peace of mind. The nursery offers a wide range of engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play. We've noticed real improvements in our child's confidence, language skills, and social interactions since joining. The nursery is located in a quiet, leafy area which is rare in SE London.
Highly recommended for any parent looking for a safe, caring, and enriching environment for their little one!
Reply from O, Manager at Little Village Nursery School
Thank you for such a heart warming review. We are so glad your experience has been so positive and thank you for trusting us with your LO, during their early years.
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been really happy with our experience at little village. The staff are friendly and communicative, and we always feel well-informed about our child's day, the app is great for details like naps, meals, etc
The meals are healthy and varied, which is great. Lots of different flavours, cuisines.
Activities are engaging and thoughtfully planned, our daughter always seems to have fun, particularly in the lovely garden. We also really appreciate the weekly photo updates, it's lovely to get a glimpse into what they've been doing.
Our little girl is really happy and has learned and developed so much since joining. One thing we think is particularly great is the fact that that the smaller and older children all play together, so much fun.
Reply from Shirlyn, NP at Little Village Nursery School
Such a lovely read. Many thanks for taking the time out to leave a review- Much appreciated
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Review from Talia H (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with this nursery is one of the best. The staff including teachers and administrators are very kind and supportive. My little girl feels very loved and appreciated. Additionally , the activities and the performances of these are beneficial and stimulating to my child. I can see an increase
of stimulation and optimum development since she attends the nursery. I would definitely recommend this place for your children.
Reply from Shirlyn, Manager at Little Village Nursery School
Hi Tahlia, thank you so much for taking time to leave us a review. This means so much for us. Thank you for trusting us with your LO early years journey.
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Review from Sophie P (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy joined Little Village when he turned one in April. He is clearly so happy there and thriving! The staff all seem incredible - very experienced and warm, and we've been made to feel so welcome as a family too. I don't have any other points of reference to compare it to, but communication
(both verbally and through the app) is brilliant, and our son's care feels very personal. Pick ups and drop offs are a joy! A lovely setting too (not always the case in SE London!) on a leafy quiet road. I'd thoroughly recommend.
Reply from Shirlyn Watson, Owner at Little Village Nursery School
Thank you so much. Baby L is such a lovely LO, and you and the family a pleasure to work with.
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Review from T A (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've really loved our experience at Little Village Nursery School so far. Our daughter has been attending for the last 7 month, since 13 months old. She settled in pretty quickly and now absolutely loves going to nursery. She will run to greet the staff at drop off and knows all the kids by name. I
particularly like the smaller nature of this nursery and that the older and younger kids spend time together. I think this has been really great for my daughter's development.
We've been very happy with the staff and communication has been good. We get daily updates on what she's eaten, how she's napped etc. and a weekly update with photos and a description of what they've been up to that week. Our daughter also eats really well there!
We highly recommend Little Village to anyone considering a nursery in the area.
Reply from Shirlyn, Owner at Little Village Nursery School
What a kind review and a lovely read. It's been such a pleasure having your family be a part of the village. Truly grateful for your support and feedback thus far - Thank you
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Review from S W (Nanny Carer of Child) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery have improved over the years especially the garden area. The weather has been wonderful so the children can enjoy the outdoor space and explore.
Lovely nursery environment. Thanks to all the nursery staff for their hard work and dedication to the children.
Reply from Shirlyn, Owner at Little Village Nursery School
Thank you for your kind words. Your insight is greatly appreciated.
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Review from Mira S (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We joined the nursery when my child turned 1. The nursery was still building its team members and we witnessed lots of changes as things were getting better and better.
The team is competent, loving and caring.
We receive updates and feedback on a daily basis, also we receive advices to apply at
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My child is happy at this little village nursery, so we are :)
Reply from Shirlyn, Owner at Little Village Nursery School
Thank you so much for your honesty review. You've supported us as we've grown and we couldn't appreciate you more.
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Review from Katrina B (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves the nursery, he is always very happy to go and he learns a lot there. The staff is very welcoming and friendly, always update the parents about how their child is doing and about any activities that take place in the nursery. Would definitely recommend it!
Reply from Shirlyn, Manager at Little Village Nursery School
This has completely made our week. Thank you so much for trusting us with your LO. The past year has been such a pleasure.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.894)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10 for Little Village Nursery School 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.894 for Little Village Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.894
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Village Nursery School is based on 11 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 + 0.1 = 4
    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, which has been reached with 11 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 Little Village Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Village Nursery School accepts?

Little Village Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 4 years 10 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Village Nursery School Open?

Little Village Nursery School 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 Little Village Nursery School have capacity for?

Little Village Nursery School has capacity for a total of 35 Children.

How far is Little Village Nursery School to the centre of London?

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

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