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Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool

"Great food menu, no concerns about eating and stimulating, educational and cultural activities throughout the week help with your child's development. I've seen noticeable positive changes in my son's development since he started and I feel at ease with him being there for such long days knowing he's so well cared for."
(JN, Parent - daynurseries.co.uk)
Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and PreschoolMaythorne Cottages, Nightingale Grove, Hither Green, London, SE13 6HE

Discover, Play, and Grow at Our Nursery in Hither Green

Welcome to Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool, offering dedicated care and education for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Our nursery in Hither Green is located close to Hither Green station and Lewisham tube and benefits from extended opening hours, spanning from 7:45 am to 6:30 pm.

Throughout our age-focused rooms, we provide the best start to schooling life through our enriching and wellbeing-focused Bright Beginnings Curriculum, designed by our own Early Years specialists. This holistic yet personal approach supports each child's wellbeing, development, and progress, whether that involves transitioning between rooms or preparing for school.

Each of our rooms are bright and engaging and filled with resources and activities to support your child in every way. From cosy reading nooks and role-play areas, to play trays and arts and crafts stations, there is always something new to discover.

Moving to outside, we have a lovely garden space for your little one to enjoy. The gardens benefit from freeflow access from the classrooms, allowing your child to choose whether to play inside or out. The garden is landscaped with plenty of covered areas, so fun can be had come rain or shine.

We are also excited to be partnered with Superstar sports. Superstar Sports are a leading UK supplier of nursery sports coaching who deliver fun and engaging sports session for children that follow the early years guidelines and are Ofsted approved. In addition, we offer Boogie mites an interactive music and movement session, which is loved by children of all ages and provides exciting opportunities to learn about the world through music and song.

And while your child is busy exploring and having fun, we can keep you updated via our Family app. Available for all Bright Horizons parents, this will keep you connected with your child's day-to-day experiences and up to date as they develop during their time with us.

Book your tour today to see our nursery for yourself.

Melissa Taylor Nursery Manager
Melissa
Nursery Manager
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Maythorne Cottages, Nightingale Grove, Hither Green, London, SE13 6HE
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  • Monday7:45AM - 6:30PM
  • Tuesday7:45AM - 6:30PM
  • Wednesday7:45AM - 6:30PM
  • Thursday7:45AM - 6:30PM
  • Friday7:45AM - 6:30PM
Lines open: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 19:00

Here's an 'at a glance guide' to what Maythorne Cottages has to offer.

Transport Links 

Transport
Links

Purpose Built 

Purpose
Built

Outside Space USP 

Outside
Space

Mud Kitchen 

Mud
Kitchen

Sensory Room 

Sensory
Room

 
On-site Chef 

Chef
Onsite

Buggy Park 

Buggy
Park

Water Play 

Water
Play
 

Preschool Teacher 

Ready For
School

Bright Beginnings Curriculum 

Bespoke
Curriculum

 

Included in our fees

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Unlimited hypoallergenic nappies*
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Unlimited hypoallergenic wipes*
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Three nutritious meals
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A range of healthy snacks
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Formula milk for babies under 1 year
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Cows' milk or dairy-free alternatives for older babies and children
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*A very small number of our nurseries are not able to offer all of the above, please check with your nursery for specific details.

We've got it covered

Baby and toddler care items are all included, together with all food and snacks (and milk for babies under 1 year-old). We offer milk alternatives and dairy- free milk to children with allergies.

We cater for a wide range of nutritional needs allergies, intolerances and special diets (including vegetarian and cultural). Find out more about our food, menus and mealtimes.

Fee Calculator

Our calculator enables you to estimate your basic fees BEFORE childcare funding is applied. We’ve taken this approach as funding is dependent on your own very individual situation, how old your child is, where you live, whether you’re working and so on.

Our comprehensive funding guides provide guidance on what funding you’re likely to be eligible for, we can send this to you after you’ve estimated your fees.

When you visit us, we can also help you understand your options and work out what your net fees will be after any childcare funding is taken into account.

Estimate your fees

Oops! We appear to be having a few technical challenges! Our team is working hard to get our fee calculator back up and running soon as soon as possible. Thanks for bearing with us.

In the meantime, if you need some answers or to book a nursery visit, then please call us on 0208 016 4171, our friendly team is here to help.

Find out what people love about us

Parent testimonials taken from daynurseries.co.uk.
  • Parent Testimonial
    "Our child is thriving at this nursery and always looks forward to attending. The outside space is well-maintained and provides plenty of opportunity for outdoor play, while the indoor facilities are inviting and stimulating. Learning is child-led, which suits our child well, and play workers reinforce lessons introduced at home."

    M L, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "We have been really happy with the care our little boy has received since he started attending the nursery in October 2024 when he was 10 months old. The manager is so lovely to deal with and has a friendly face each morning for all the parents and children, greeting the children by name, as do the large majority of all other staff."

    C C, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "Maythorne Cottages is wonderful. The team have looked after our little girl so well. We really like the app and how we can see what she gets up to throughout the day. Our little one now runs into the room excited to see her keyworker which is so lovely to see!"

    Lauren E, Parent

Here you can explore more about how we’ll support you and your family, right from day one and throughout your journey with us.

The Nurture Approach

The Nurture Approach

Our holistic, research-backed approach nurtures emotional wellbeing, inspires learning, and provides exceptional care - supporting your child’s development every step of the way. 

Childcare Funding Options

Childcare Funding

Take a look through all the available options to see what childcare funding is available to support your family, and download our funding guide.

Our Nursery Day

Our Nursery Day

Discover what happens after drop-off! From outdoor adventures to cosy story time, our days are thoughtfully structured to balance play, learning, rest, and mealtimes.  

SEND

SEND Support

We’ll ensure we give your child the support to feel empowered to thrive at their own pace through our inclusive, tailored support.

Family Resources

Family Resources

Take a look at our wide range of activities, book reviews, nursery rhymes, recipes, blogs and more.

Settling In Sessions

Settling In Sessions

Starting at nursery can be an exciting time for you and your child. Our Settling in Sessions will provide you with the chance to get to know your nursery.

Food & Mealtimes

Food and Mealtimes

Our nurseries are proud to serve every child with freshly prepared food. Take a look at our menus and more.

Meet the team

Our team are dedicated to making your child's experience safe and fun. We always go the extra mile.

  • Melissa Taylor Nursery Manager
    MelissaNursery Manager
  • stephanie Whittle Maythorne cottages
    StephanieDeputy Manager
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