Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

45 Anerley Park, London SE20 8NQ
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Ladybird Nursery - Anerley is a family-run day nursery providing childcare for children aged three months to five years.

The nursery has been providing childcare for over thirty years and has a team of professional staff with a wide range of experience and skills, ensuring children benefit from the best care and education.

Located in a Victorian house, the nursery is spread across two floors. The Pre-school is located on the first floor, while children aged three months to three years are based in three separate rooms on the ground floor.

The nursery features a spacious outdoor play area, including a soft play area and a selection of outdoor toys.

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Care Provided by Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Carolyn Clark (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 44
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

  • Under 2 years = £90/day,
    2-3 years = £89/day,
    3+ years = £88/day.

  • We offer all streams of government funding, please contact us or visit our website for more information.

Ladybird Nursery - Anerley Reviews (35)

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Ladybird Nursery - Anerley has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ladybird Nursery - Anerley has 35 reviews.

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Review from Robertas A (Father of Child) published on 15 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started attending Ladybird Nursery Anerley between 2021 and 2024 (starting at 10 months). During covid and lockdowns we essentially only had a handful of reviews to use to choose the nursery and were naturally very worried - but everything went great - daily photos and updates did wonders
to reassure in the baby class. Later on it was beautiful to see the confidence and character of our daughter develop and I am very happy we went here.
Naturally, there were moments when it was harder - particularly when moving rooms, developmental leap and readjusting on coming back from holidays all coincided. At those moments the two-way affection displayed between the key person and our daughter was the main force reassuring us that we were leaving her in good hands.

Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

Thank you for your very positive review, we are glad to hear how happy you were with the nursery and wish you all the best.


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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attended Ladybird Anerley for 2 years, aged 1 to 3, and I can't recommend it highly enough. All the teachers are so friendly and form lovely bonds with the children. They also remember parents' names and are really good at updating the app throughout the day with information about sleep, food,
toilet visits and then lots of photos. They were particularly helpful with potty training! I liked the small rooms meaning our son got lots of attention from the teachers and formed some great friendships. The garden is great and external companies provide athletics and Spanish classes.

Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

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 Georgina P (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would really recommend Ladybird Anerley. My first son joined at age 2 in the toddler room and is about to start Primary school, and my youngest started at age 1 in the baby room. Both have flourished here becoming caring, confident boys who love to learn.
The staff really care about the children
and take the time to get to know them and to bond with them right from the baby room up to the preschool room. Each Key Worker that we've had has been wonderful and really supported the boys in their different stages of development.
The children do all sorts of fun activities, messy play and reading which keep the children engaged all day and they love to tell me about it when they come home. Mini Athletics and Spanish are a big hit!
We're going to be so sad to leave Ladybird!

Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

Thank you for your lovely review, we are very glad to hear how happy you were with the nursery and wish you all the best.


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Review from Lorna D (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 9-month-old son thrived at Ladybird Anerley, he went in smiling each day and came home happy. The team are excellent, especially two staff members who were his key people. The level of care and attention were excellent. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

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 H E (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would really recommend Ladybird Nursery Anerley to anyone. My son moved to this nursery when he was 2, and he was instantly so much happier. All the staff genuinely care about the children, and the nursery has a real warmth to it. I can't comment too much on the younger spaces as my son didn't use
those rooms. But the preschool rooms are fantastic. There's lots to play with, lots of group activities and lots of work that goes into helping them voice their emotions and prepare for school.
My son has just started school now and it's been really obvious how much and how well they prepared him for the transition. He was very sad to leave Ladybird!

Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

Thank you for your lovely review, we are very glad to hear how happy you and your son were with the nursery.


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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sending our daughter to Ladybird was one of the best things we decided to do. She joined at 11 months - and like most parents in those early days, I felt really nervous about whether she would get along okay with it. The friendly nursery teachers straight away put our minds at rest and within two weeks,
our daughter could barely contain her excitement as soon as we walked into the front porch!
The levels of detail and care are another level to what we would expect, with daily communication, regular updates on the app, and fast responses should we have any questions. At 4pm we get 30+ photos of all the things she has been up to in the day, plenty of time outdoors as well as indoors getting creative, messy, and having lots of fun with her new friends! My heart melts at how much she adores her key workers and watching the strong and genuine bonds she is making there make me very happy. I feel very lucky to know that we will have many more wonderful and fun years here.

Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

Thank you for your lovely review, we are very happy to have your daughter attending our nursery!


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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter, now about to begin school, started at Ladybird Anerley at 12 months. She has loved her time at nursery and has really benefited from the care, learning and encouragement that the Ladybird staff provide. I've always been impressed by the nursery's communication and have been very pleasantly
surprised by how accommodating they've been to her dietary requirements. The staff in each class are superb: kind, caring and friendly and it feels like they are all personally invested in your child's development and wellbeing. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ladybird to anyone.

Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

Thank you for your lovely review, we are very glad to hear how happy you have been with the nursery!


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Review from Caroline H (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attended Ladybird Nursery from 11 months old and they had a fantastic time. The staff are really attentive and take time to get to know your child. The activities are imaginative and varied with lots of fun facilities, toys and books. The food is great and encouraged my children
to try new things.
We would thoroughly recommend Ladybird. We will miss everyone there but my children have both been well prepared for the next step to primary school.

Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

Thank you for your kind review and for being a part of the Ladybird family for the past 6 years, we will miss you all!


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Review from Lorna L (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ladybird Anerley Team are absolutely amazing. From the chef, to the nursery teachers, to the managers everyone is kind, friendly and warm. It is a lovely size and has a real family vibe. Our son was there from 12 months, nearly 4 years old. The only reason for leaving was us relocating out of London.
Gutted to leave behind such an incredible team but I am sure another little one will benefit from the space. We really enjoyed the daily updates via an app as it made us feel part of his adventure there. The little day trips out to buy seeds at the local garden store or up to the park were highlights. I appreciated the ease of information in and out, a very organised team. The parent/teacher meetings were helpful in tracking development, and the team are so invested in each child and supporting their individual requirements. The manager has been there in a management capacity since we started and has made everything very easy for us. We cannot recommend it highly enough.

Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

Thank you for your lovely review, we are very glad to hear how happy you have been with the nursery. We wish you all the very best with your move.


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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Ladybird since he was a year old and has always been very happy in all of the rooms he's gone through.
He absolutely loves all of his teachers, and we feel that the teachers genuinely care and love all of the kids.
We will really miss everyone at Ladybird now that our son is
going to school.
I couldn't recommend this nursery more.
Thank you, Ladybird!

Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

Thank you for your lovely review; we will miss you all!


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Review from Jessica C (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley since he was 12 months. The staff have been amazing throughout, the thought and attention to detail make his day varied and interesting with age-appropriate learning. The food is fantastic with little repetition and the encouragement to eat new things is
regular. As he has progressed through the classes, his confidence and abilities have grown considerably.
The staff have always been attentive, with knowledgeable advice and always enthusiastic to greet the children at the door.
It is a great space with fantastic facilities inside and out, which are well-maintained and safe.

Reply from Eshan, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

Thank you for your lovely review, we are very glad to hear how happy you are with the nursery!


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Review from Elizabeth G (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two sons have attended Ladybird Anerley (1st from age 12 months to 4.5 years and 2nd from 8 months to 23 months). We are only leaving the nursery as we are moving out of London, and are very sad to be saying goodbye to Ladybird. Both my sons have always been happy and thrived there. There is a lovely
warm vibe and all the staff are so kind and friendly. Each room has its main carers so they really get to know your child well but it also feels like all the staff know all the children so any staff room changes are not a problem.


They have a good system of updating you on your child's day (via an app) and are also always happy to answer questions over the phone etc.


With my oldest now just starting school I can attribute a lot of his readiness for school to the preschool class at Ladybird - while starting to teach the basics of phonics etc they also gently give your child more independence so it's not a big shock when they move on to school.


Reply from Eshan Bhatia, Director at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it has been a pleasure having your children attend our nursery and we will miss you all. We wish you all the very best!


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Review from Siobhan J (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery since he was 1 year old and could not be happier. Lots of messy play and group activities, which he loves. He has also learnt many new habits and skills from attending here, which has resulted in him being incredibly sociable and good at playing with others. His communication
has flourished while being there also. I can't thank you enough for creating a safe and fun space for my son to attend.

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Review from H G (Father of Child) published on 2 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attended Ladybird Nursery - Anerley for over two and a half years from a little before his first birthday, until we moved away from the area when he was three and a half. In every class and every step of his development, we were delighted with the level of care and attention he received. The
very loving staff were always offering a fun and stimulating range of activities for the children and he was extremely fond of all the teachers he had. When the pandemic hit and despite sometimes uncertain government guidance for primary care settings, Ladybird Nursery - Anerley were brilliant. Communication was clear and honest as ever, they organised Zoom meetings to keep the children in touch during the initial lockdown, introduced sensible and clearly defined Covid-19 counter-measures to get the nursery soon running again and then consistently keep it open thereafter. We're very grateful to all the wonderful staff at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley. Thank you so much!

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Review from Ellie S (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were very sad to leave this nursery. The boys have loved every minute, they have been treated with kindness and they have developed so well because of that. Their manners are above what we have taught them at home. Management has communicated really well during the pandemic. We will all really miss
coming here.

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Review from Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loved going to Ladybird Nursery. The staff took such good care of her. She developed incredibly after starting nursery, her language is clear and at 18 months she is saying over 50 words. The menu is well balanced and she also now eats a wider range of food thanks to what she was introduced
to at nursery. We are very sad she has to leave (leaving London). The management is excellent, very well organised and communicative. I felt like my daughter was in exceptional hands.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the nursery because our child enjoys going there. Staff are very nice and we feel our baby is well cared for. Food is good but there is no opportunity to bring food from home. Facilities have been recently upgraded. Management listen to your concerns and are proactive.

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Review from Joanna M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been really happy and settled at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley for the past two years. Her teachers have been kind and caring and she has grown in confidence and ability in their care. She will miss them and so will we!

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Review from Suzanne D (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

For me, the most important thing in a nursery is that my children are happy and they have both been very happy at Ladybird Nursery - Anerley. I honestly can't remember a single day where they have come home saying they have had a bad day. I have always felt secure that they are very well looked after,
the majority of my interactions with the staff have been very good, with the kids always being sad when having to leave their class teacher and move to the next one. The nursery is a good size, not too big and opportunities for the older children interacting with the younger ones, I feel helps development. The manager is great and exudes energy and ideas which filter through the whole nursery.

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Review from Liam S (Father of Child) published on 22 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with our daughter's experience at the nursery. She has enjoyed her time here and always talks enthusiastically about her teachers and peers. When she has needed any special care or attention, especially when settling in at morning times, the teachers have been helpful and made
us reassured she could settle.

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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 Ladybird Nursery - Anerley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.894 for Ladybird Nursery - Anerley is calculated as follows: ( (119 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.894

  • b) 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 Ladybird Nursery - Anerley 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:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 44 number of registered child places is 8.8, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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 - Anerley

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

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

What Days & Hours is Ladybird Nursery - Anerley Open?

Ladybird Nursery - Anerley is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Ladybird Nursery - Anerley have capacity for?

Ladybird Nursery - Anerley has capacity for a total of 44 Children.

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

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

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