Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

Alderwood Children's Centre, Rainham Close, London SE9 2JH
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Total Places for Children

  • 25

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • There is plenty of free parking along Plaistowe Road and residential roads close by.

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Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre Reviews (18)

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Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre has 18 reviews.

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Review from sarah h (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an amazing nursery all staff so gentle and kind with the children. So caring when my son started he was very emotional but they handles it with a passion with my son and my self. So glad I chose crafty wizards.
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Review from C S (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had such a fantastic time at the Halloween party this year! The staff did an amazing job creating a fun, safe, and spooky atmosphere for the children. The decorations were brilliant - from the cute pumpkins to the friendly ghosts, every corner of the nursery looked magical.


The kids absolutely

loved dressing up in their costumes and joining in all the activities. The games, music, and little craft stations kept everyone entertained, and it was so lovely to see all the children laughing and playing together. The team clearly put so much thought and effort into making the event special.


A big thank you to all the teachers and staff for their creativity, energy, and kindness - you made the day truly memorable for the children (and the parents too!). My daughter came home beaming and hasn't stopped talking about it since.

Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's CentreThank you for your review, lots of 5 stars! The team work hard to put on events for our children. Look out for our festive events coming up, including special Elf Workshops at our Kids Play Now Club based at the Eltham Centre.
As a family style, small set of childcare settings, your review really makes a difference and helps put extra sparkle in our magic ;-) Thank you.
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Review from Taylor A (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest went from the age of 2 until he turnt 4 now my youngest goes here also. The staff are incredible. They go above and beyond for the children and have the children interests at heart. Both my boys have blossomed since being here especially since my eldest has been diagnosed with Autism.
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really are amazing!
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Review from Sydney B (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to crafty wizards for 2 years now. I honestly could not fault this pre school at all, all the staff are lovely and have been amazing with supporting him through everything. They have a range of activities inside and outside for the children and days out. His confidence has grown
so much since being here, thank you to all the staff here at crafty wizards, he will be sad to leave in July 2026 ready for reception. I highly recommend crafty wizards!
Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's CentreThank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with your son's early years journey over the past two years. Hearing that his confidence has grown and that our staff have been amazing with their support means the world to us.
We're so proud of everything he has achieved and while we'll be sad to see him go in July 2026, we know he'll be reception-ready!
Remember, the magic doesn't have to end! We run brilliant holiday clubs for local children up to 10 years old, an ad hoc crech at The Eltham leisure centre and birthday party services perfect for little wizards! Keep an eye on our website for exciting upcoming events!
We highly recommend Crafty Wizards too! Thank you for taking the time to write this magical review.
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Review from Malathi S (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son left the nursery this year and joined reception. It really changed him in a positive way and he enjoyed going to nursery. Without a doubt, I am going to send my younger son to Crafty Wizard only.
Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's CentreThank you for taking the time to write these kind words. Our aim is to make learning magical through creativity, to make learning through play and exploration fun and exciting. There is no greater mark of praise than deciding to send anther precious child to Crafty Wizards. We look forward to it and have much planned for the year ahead. Look out for our Halloween activities at our holiday club in October and our festivities and events at pre-school coming soon.
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Review from Carol M (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Granddaughter is leaving this july for reception and she has enjoyed every minute with crafty wizards, the staff are amazing, kind, fun and do such magical learning with everyone, she will miss you all and I cannot stress how lovely the setting is, I would highly recommend to any parent or carer
Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's CentreWhat magic-nificent 5 stars in all areas! The team work hard to make magical learning opportunities for all our children. This will help fuel their sparkle! We are opening our doors to 18 month year olds from September 2025. We hope to see your granddaughter at our holiday club here at Alderwood Children's Centre, anyone from 2-8 years olds can join us, you don't need to be attending our pre-school or nursery. Alternatively, we have our Kids Play Now Club at The Eltham Centre, conveniently where the library, swimming pool and caf is, this is for children 3 months to 10 years old, open every morning throughout the year. The magic of Crafty Wizards doesn't have to stop in September when we say 'see you later'.
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Review from Caitlyn M (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with great facilities and different activities every day, they are inclusive of all children, aged 2-5 years, SEN children included. Staff are super friendly and very helpful when needed.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are amazing. My daughter settled in very quickly. She always look forward to go to nursery which is lovely as you know your child is enjoying her time there. The staff are helpful and informative so it give me the confidence that my child is at the right place for her development. In the last
6 months, we have seen lots of good changes (speech and good engagement) in her and the confidence she has is amazing.
Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's CentreWe have lots of strategies to support early communication, it's great to hear that you have seen such fantastic progress in 6 months. The team will be thrilled to read your review and that your daughter loves coming to Crafty Wizards. If you aren't aware we have an evening Snow-Much-Fun event for children aged 1-8 years old, speak to us to find out more. Thank you for taking the time to write your magical review.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Crafty Wizards since September 2024 and I couldn't be happier with the service provided. She had never been away from close family members before nursery so I was really nervous about the transition, but she absolutely loves nursery. I can't thank the staff enough for how well
they run the nursery. I would massively recommend Crafty Wizards to anyone considering choosing a private nursery.
Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's CentreWe love that your daughter loves nursery! The team work hard to make early years fun and stimulating in a warm and supportive environment. As a small set of pre-schools, we like to think that we offer the personal touch. We look forward to our Christmas festivities at pre-school and the magical things that we have planned in 2025! We are also having evening sessions to give you the magic of time over this busy festive period. Thank you for your wand-erful review, this will give our Alderwood team some more sparkle to fuel their magic!
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Review from Gabriela B (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Crafty Wizards since April 2024. I couldn't be happier with everything, she absolutely loves nursery and the staff are outstanding. I recommend Crafty Wizards so much, the staff make a beautiful environment for the children to learn and thrive.
Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's CentreThank you! We're so happy your little wizard thrives at Crafty Wizards! Our amazing team work hard to create a magical learning environment where every child shines.
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Review from Danielle G (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Crafty Wizards is a amazing pre-school. It is really helping my son come in to his own and they have really helped him with his speech. They always go above and beyond for the children, would highly recommend them.
Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's CentreThank you for the enchanting review! We're thrilled your son loves Crafty Wizards and we're helping him shine! It's magical to see his speech blossom! Our wonderful team weave unique strategies, songs and stories to unlock every child's voice. Every day is an adventure, filled with messy play potions, outdoor explorations, and creativity! Thank you for sharing your little wizard with us!
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Review from Tracy B (Grandmother of Child) published on 28 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 grandchildren go to this nursery always have lots of activities inside and outside staff very friendly brilliant with the children messy play quiet area which is good if they need to relax lots of reassurance and support.
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Review from Elena B (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre for the lovely and caring teachers, for its bright and engaging space, for the activities they do every day which are shared with parents on a social media private group etc. So happy that my little one is attending this nursery.
A big thank you to all staff members for your dedication and support.
Reply from Management team, Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's CentreWow, thank you for such a magical review. Five stars in all areas. We love making learning magical! We offer holiday clubs during the school holidays too for 2-8-year-olds. We have an exciting range of activities planned, look out for more information and follow us on socials. We love this time of year, watching our caterpillars transform into butterflies, our sports week coming up next half term where we go to the park, along with trips there for forest school sessions, our graduation... Thank you for taking the time to write your review, it gives our team extra sparkle!
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Review from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Crafty Wizards are amazing. My daughter had such a good first day and felt so welcomed. They are professional, helpful and informative, and we felt relaxed and confident leaving our little one to have a fab day. She talked about her day to us the whole way home!
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's CentreThank you! We're thrilled your daughter had a great first day. Our team aims for a welcoming, professional atmosphere. It's heartening to hear she felt relaxed and eager to share her day with you. We look forward to more magical days ahead! Have you seen our holiday club that starting next week? We have an amazing program planned. We pride ourselves in being more that a holiday club. Please email us for more information
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Review from Freya D (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They’ve always been patient with my son. They have such amazing little day trips, a brilliant nursery and staff overall. The manager has listened to any questions or queries I’ve had with no problems and always puts me at ease.
Reply from Crafty Wizards Team, Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's CentreThank you for your delightful review of Crafty Wizards Pre-School! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experiences with us. Patience is indeed a magical quality, and we're delighted that our team has shown such patience and care with your son. Creating a nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels valued is our top priority. We're delighted that you've enjoyed our amazing day trips! Providing enchanting experiences beyond the classroom is something we're truly passionate about. Our manager and the entire staff team are dedicated to ensuring that every parent feels heard and supported. We're so glad to hear that our manager has been attentive to your questions and concerns, putting you at ease every step of the way. Building strong connections with our families is a cornerstone of our ethos, and we're grateful for the trust you've placed in us. Our manager would love to speak to you in areas where we didn't get 5 stars, we aim to get 5 stars in all areas.
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Review from Reina Marie B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is an excellent start for learning for toddlers. The staff are also very supportive of both the child and their parents. The facilities are adequate for kids’ learning and play. Our child appears to be well taken care of while in their supervision. And they provide regular updates on our
child’s development.
Reply from Crafty Wizards Team, Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre5 glorious stars in all areas! Thank you for your enchanting review of Crafty Wizards Pre-School! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experiences. Providing an excellent start for learning is our priority. Our staff are supportive of both children and parents. Have you tried our holiday club? Our x2-week Easter holiday club is for all children 2-8 years old. We have magical-themed days with a range of messy, creative, physical activities based on books and popular TV characters. There's lots of chocolate this holiday too! Your child's well-being is paramount, and we're glad you feel they're well taken care of. We provide regular updates on their development. Thank you for choosing Crafty Wizards Pre-School for your child's magical journey!
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Review from Katie D (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having had three children I can easily say that I have never had such a positive experience with a child care setting. They are a beautifully positive and caring set of practitioners and they offer the most incredible value with all the work they do to develop the children. If I could give it 10 stars
I would.
Reply from Crafty Wizards Team, Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre'Never had such a positive experience with a childcare setting' Wow! We're over the moon to hear about your positively magical experience at Crafty Wizards Pre-School. Our caring team works tirelessly to nurture young wizards and witches, offering incredible value and development. Have you tried our hourly bookable Kids Play Now CLub for 1-8-year-olds, mornings all year around? Or our holiday club? Email us to find out more: manageracc@craftywizardspreschools.com Thank you for entrusting us with your children's magical journey.
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Review from Carol M (Grandmother of Child) published on 30 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely bright and open play area. Lovely staff, always approachable, information always given on events and any mishaps endured while attending, my granddaughter loves coming and looks forward to playing and painting!
Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre5 glowing stars, thank you! We have been busy with our holiday club this week and are looking forward to our term of celebrations. We have lots of magical opportunities planned for this term, we start off by looking at our pumpkin carving entries! Have you seen our new display in the Children's Centre and our share a book initiative? Come and speak with us to find out more. Thank you for taking the time to write this review, it means a lot to our small, family style set of pre-schools.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.900)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10 for Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.975 for Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre is calculated as follows: ( (198 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.975
  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 4.925 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre is based on 17 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.925
    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 17 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 Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

What is the Age Range of Children that Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre accepts?

Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre Open?

Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre have capacity for?

Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre has capacity for a total of 25 Children.

How far is Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre to the centre of London?

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

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