Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School

Mottingham Lane, London SE9 4RW
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9.7 60 Reviews
  • Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School, London
Mottingham Hall for Children is a unique setting with 4 acres or land. The nursery environment is an amazing place for children to grow and learn. Included is 1/3 acre of woodlands, a small onsite farm and allotment area.

The onsite Forest school sessions are run by a highly skilled Forest school trained leaders. The woodlands are securely fenced for nursery use only. Children aged from 2 years upwards use the forest daily. All children have access to the woodlands area on a regular basis and beautiful outdoor grounds. There is also a 6 seater buggy bus and children take regular trips out in this or by foot depending on age (parent permission given on admission).

The staff team have a range of qualification ranging from Level 5- to apprenticeships. The nursery goes above statutory staff to child ratios to ensure children have high quality interactions and care. All staff are Paediatric first aid trained and some both indoor and outdoor paediatric first aid trained.

Safeguarding is of paramount importance and compliance with Ofsted regulations are effectively audited regularly.

All food is cooked on the premises by an onsite chef, as well as delicious parent breakfast treats baked by the chef assistant. There is also a parent area where parents can take an on the go bite, as well as make a takeaway tea and coffee. The menus reflect healthy eating using fresh products all of the time. These are reviewed at least once in a year for summer and autumn.

The nursery is a Curiosity Approach accredited setting, Brain injury accredited setting, Day Nurseries Top 10 winners for London 2022, and Forest School association accredited. It has also been awarded a silver Royal Forestry award.

The nursery is located close to the local train station and the A2/A20 covering areas such as Bromley, Chislehurst, Eltham, Sidcup and Lee.

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Care Provided by Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Mottingham Hall Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Melanie Pearce (Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 34
  • Total Places for Children
  • 84
  • 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 only

Funding & Fees Guide for Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School

  • From £98.50 per full day. Part days not available - FEE 15 & 30 hours registered.
  • Parking

  • They have on site parking for pick up and drop off. They also have a buggy store for their families who walk to the setting.


Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School Reviews (60)

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Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.671) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School has 60 reviews.

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Review from Catherine W (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Words cannot describe how brilliant this nursery is! My baby daughter only started two months ago but she has learnt so much since she began. I can see new skills at home that she has practised at Mottingham Hall and she has a fantastic bond with the staff there. Staff are knowledgeable, and caring
and supply a range of resources for children to enhance their learning skills. Additionally having all the outside space is an added bonus. Thank you to everyone at Mottingham Hall. A truly fantastic nursery.

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Review from Joan M (Grandmother of Child) published on 21 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. My 2nd grandson is there now and my first grandson was there for 3 years, he loved it there and he was always happy to go in the morning. He was there from three months to age three.

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Review from Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves this nursery, it has so much outdoor space for being curious and exploring. He always goes in happy and happy at the end of the day. They also have a lovely farm and we get to support them at the weekend which my kids love. Fantastic nursery.

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Review from Justina C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son had the most amazing time at Mottingham Hall. The staff are amazing. The communication is great. I honestly couldn’t ask for a better environment for him! I love the outdoor activities they provide as well! He’s grown so much since joining and the frequent focus weeks means extra attention is
being paid towards his development.
As a parent, you feel welcome with a parents' area and breakfast pastries served every morning!

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Review from Catherine M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is such an amazing nursery. My son attended from 9 months until 4 and my daughter is now there. They love attending, the activities are thoughtful and fun for the kids as well as supporting their development. The whole approach fosters imagination and creativity. The food is excellent, the chef
cooks a varied menu and it’s so reassuring to know that my daughter is eating well. They also spend a lot of time outdoors in nature. They have a little farm with rabbits, chickens and goats which teaches the children how to care for others. On Monday my daughter roasted marshmallows around a campfire in the nursery’s own private woodland. Quite frankly I wish I could attend too!

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Review from Nicole B (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are relatively new to the nursery world but feel fortunate that Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School is so close and that they refurbed so there is space for us. Our daughter loves to go outside (if she's not napping) and settled in quite quickly. The staff were great at helping
us relax into it as well, giving us regular updates and chats at pick up/drop off so we could feel reassured about her time here. She doesn't like adults usually but gives her keyworker and others cuddles and seeks them out. It's got a good space and lots of outdoor activities too, so we know she's getting a wide education through nature and indoor play. I like the updates we get through the day and the updates on her progress overall. She is encouraged to be confident and you can see, in some of the newer things she does at home, the positive impact going to nursery has had. I also like the morning drinks and snacks for parents. Overall, a very welcoming place.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mottingham Hall is a wonderful nursery. It has great outside space for the kids to play freely in and a large forest school to explore. The forest school space really is one of a kind for a nursery in London.
All the staff are approachable and my daughter has always had a good experience with her
key workers.
I really have seen a change in my daughter’s speech, confidence and learning since starting.
The nursery has recently had a refurbishment making the indoor space bigger and brighter.
My favourite part of this nursery is the resources that are available for learning. They have adapted the curiosity approach. The kids get to have a great sense of home and nature. The nursery animals are a plus too!

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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel very lucky to have our daughter attend Mottingham Hall for Children. A very warm and caring environment. As added bonuses - the nursery building is recently refurbished, it is a forest school and has some lovely animals for the children to help care for. We can highly recommend it.

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Review from Kristina O (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this place. The staff all genuinely seem to care for my daughter and have clearly built quite a special relationship with her, where she is happy to go to them each time I drop her off. They give you updates about what she gets up to during the day and are very proactive about informing me about
possible illness or any problem whatsoever. They don’t use screens or watch TV, and they seem to always come up with very creative learning activities! They go outside a lot as well. Highly recommend them.

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Review from A B (Uncle of Child) published on 20 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely stunning nursery, my niece settled so well here, she loves the forest school and the farm is a definite win! The staff are all extremely helpful and really do care, they seem to go above and beyond to support each child.

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Review from R C (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is happy and settled here and loves the forest and outdoor space. I have been particularly impressed recently by a number of fun and interesting trips he has been taken on, such as to a pet shop, a playground and a park. I feel comfortable from speaking to his key worker they have a real sense
of him and what he is like and what he needs.

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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mottingham is such a great nursery! Living in zone 3 in London can be quite restrictive to nurseries to find outdoor space that allows children to explore the outdoors. Mottingham has this nailed on.
Both the in-class and outside activities the children do are stimulating, fun and inclusive.
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feedback from the nursery teachers is strong too.

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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Motthingham Hall for Children is an amazing nursery with amazing Woodlands and a farm on site.
Children can spend a significant amount of time outdoors and they are learning through the game. Having a farm on site teaches children responsibility of looking after animals. I am so happy my child is
lucky enough to have a space in this amazing setting.

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Review from Iain B (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, staff always friendly and welcoming and happy to chat about the activities of the day at pick up. Our child is happy to attend and any time they need an extra cuddle at handover the staff are always happy to facilitate. The outdoor facilities are excellent, large and varied. The children
always spend as much time as possible outside (when the weather allows) in the garden area and visiting the farm animals which our child thoroughly enjoys!

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending the nursery since September, having started in the baby room and has now progressed to the toddler room. He seems really happy at the nursery and the staff really seem to care about the children. The outside space, including the forest, is amazing, as well as the little farm
on the nursery grounds where the children visit regularly.

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Review from Saffiyyah S (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has a positive environment, the staff are welcoming, the facility is amazing, the resources are amazing. The curriculum is great, my child has learned so much and is also so happy to go into nursery, they get the parents involved and do wonderful events. The nursery is really good. Situations
are sorted out fair and fast and the forest and farm are amazing for the children.

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Review from X C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is really good for encouraging my child to explore the outdoors. They are very happy to attend the nursery and they have been supported by the staff with their developmental milestones. I appreciate being able to check in on how their day is going via the app and the meal choices always
look delicious and nutritious and my child enjoys the food.

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Review from N R (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant people, facilities and overall service. My daughter always looks forward to attending and it reflects in her overall personality. Would recommend it to anyone who would like their children to have a good start in life.

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Review from D R (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent environment for the children, wonderful caring staff and an amazing ground full of fun educational spaces for the children to play and learn and develop.
Both my children have attended over the last six years and they have loved it!

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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They really take an effort in finding interesting and fun methods to teach babies different skills. The only feedback I would like to give is that it would be good to have more daily updates and pictures. It will help parents to repeat those activities at home and bolster their learning.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.671)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.671) out of 10 for Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 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 4.897 for Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.897

  • 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 4.774 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School is based on 13 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.8 = 0.774

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Melanie

Melanie Pearce

Job Title: Director/Manager

Joined: 2014

Melanie is the setting owner she has over 32 years of experience in early years.


Emma

Emma Savage

Job Title: Director/Manager

Joined: 2014

Emma has worked at Mottingham Hall for children for 10 years. She is level 5 qualified and currently studying her Early Years Teacher Status.


Frequently Asked Questions about Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School

What is the Age Range of Children that Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School accepts?

Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School Open?

Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School 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 Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School have capacity for?

Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School has capacity for a total of 84 Children.

How far is Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School to the centre of London?

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

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