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Ladywell Pre-school
Ladywell Childrens Centre, 30 Rushey Mead, Brockley, London SE4 1JJ, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 28 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Lewisham
Lewisham Council manages funded childcare and early years SEND support across the borough. Local council data shows childcare places are available overall, but the right age group and weekdays are not guaranteed.
Childcare numbers for Lewisham
Daily fees range
£44
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
0
0% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
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Estimated cost in Lewisham
£132/week
· £6864/year
Based on the area average of £44/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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Funded childcare guide
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Nursery questions in Lewisham
Are nursery places available in Lewisham?
Lewisham's 2025 Childcare Sufficiency Report found no immediate borough wide shortage of childcare.
In its provider survey, 74% reported vacancies and 79% were open all year.
Vacancies change quickly and can be limited to particular ages or days, so ask for your child's exact age group and required weekdays.
How much do nurseries in Lewisham cost?
Lewisham's 2025 report gives these average hourly rates for private and voluntary nurseries outside funded hours:
0 and 1 year olds: £7.58
2 year olds: £7.43
3 and 4 year olds: £6.70
Meals and other extras can cost more and are not included in these averages.
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Lewisham?
Yes. Eligible working parents can receive 30 funded hours a week for children aged 9 months to 4 years, normally for 38 weeks a year.
You must reconfirm your eligibility every 3 months.
Can I split 30 funded hours between different Lewisham nurseries?
Yes. Lewisham allows the entitlement to be used across up to 3 childcare providers.
You cannot use more than 2 providers in the same day, and your total funded childcare cannot exceed 30 hours a week.
Why do Lewisham parents still pay after receiving funded hours?
Lewisham's 2025 parent survey found that 44% of parents using funded childcare paid for additional hours.
Funded childcare does not cover care beyond your entitlement. Providers can also charge optional extras such as meals and consumables.
Ask for your final monthly cost after funding before accepting a place.
Does every Lewisham nursery offer 30 funded hours?
No. Approved providers can choose whether to offer the full 30 hour entitlement.
Before joining a waiting list, confirm that the nursery accepts your funding code and can provide the funded hours on the days you need.
What SEND support is available in Lewisham nurseries?
Lewisham's SEN Inclusion Fund is available for children aged 9 months to 4 years who receive funded early education and need additional support.
The funding is for emerging SEND where the nursery needs extra resources or support. An Education, Health and Care Plan is not required simply to access SEN Inclusion Funding.
What should I confirm before accepting a Lewisham nursery place?
Confirm the start date, exact weekdays, funded session times, monthly cost after funding, extra charges and SEND support.
Do this before paying a deposit, because a general vacancy does not mean the nursery has a place for your child's age and schedule.