Premier Lodge Day Nursery

11-13 Station Road, Sidcup DA15 7EN
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9.7 52 Reviews
Premier Lodge Day Nursery is a setting that provides a true home from home environment. Founded in 1966, the nursery is family run and has been for three generations.

Each child is unique and staff at the nursery take pride in the quality of care and education they provide. They work closely with parents to ensure that each child attending Premier Lodge has every opportunity to thrive and flourish.

The nursery is conveniently located and is only a couple of minutes walk from Sidcup Station and major bus routes.

The nursery itself is located over two buildings and has its own secure garden plus Fores School area.
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Care Provided by Premier Lodge Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Cassandra Grice
  • Person in charge
  • Natalie Peters (Head of Nursery)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 36
  • Total Places for Children
  • 79
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:15-18:15
    Tuesday 07:15-18:15
    Wednesday 07:15-18:15
    Thursday 07:15-18:15
    Friday 07:15-18:15
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Premier Lodge Day Nursery

  • Our fees are based on £96.75 per day


  • Nursery Education funding is available for 15 and 30 hours
    Please call to discuss your child-care requirements and to discuss fees
    We require a minimal deposit. No registration fee


  • Parking
  • They have parking on their forecourt when visiting.


Premier Lodge Day Nursery Reviews (52)

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Premier Lodge Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.710) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Premier Lodge Day Nursery has 52 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Superb nursery, amazing staff in each and every class not to mention the fantastic management team with a real open door policy to all families they work with.
I was an incredibly anxious new mum, going back to work after having a baby during lockdown. That said the nursery were with us every step
of the way, from giving us parenting advice during each and every stage of childhood and also being a reassuring team that gave love and support to my family throughout the years. They grew my son's confidence and mine too, I couldn't be more grateful. Highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind words, I will be sure to pass this to our team. It has been a pleasure to work with your family. I wish your son all the best in big school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter was always very clingy so drop off would be tearful, the staff were always helpful and would send me pics and messages to reassure me my daughter was happy and had settled. She particularly loved three staff members in particular. I'm so glad I found this nursery, I will miss bringing my
daughter as she has now left to attend big school in September.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It has been a pleasure to care for your Daughter and we wish her all the best in her journey to big school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. My daughter recently left the nursery to go to big school, being born during Covid times I was really worried about leaving her. But they were amazing with her and she loved it there, especially their soft playroom. The manager is always available. The staff are super nice and friendly.
Would highly recommend it.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This fantastic pre-school has been absolutely wonderful to my son and I over the past two years. My son started when he was two and attended until July this year.
It's always nerve-racking when your child first joins a nursery but from day one my son was treated with so much love and care and he was
able to build a bond instantly. The days that he didn't attend, he was asking to go in and speaking about the staff and new friends he had made. My son can have difficulty with his social skills and managing his emotions and I cannot believe how much he has improved and grown over the years and I really believe it is all thanks to the team at Premier Lodge.
Every single staff member is so friendly and absolutely fantastic and my son has made significant progress with his learning and confidence.
I am so glad that I chose this nursery for my son as he has thoroughly enjoyed his time there and is really sad to have left. Thank you so much everyone at Premier Lodge we will miss you!

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind words. It has been a pleasure to care for your son, he will be missed here at the nursery and we wish him all the best in his journey into big school. I will be sure to share your kind words with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has had a fantastic experience at Premier Lodge, and we are so glad that we decided to send him there four years ago. My first impression was that they really cared about the individual children and were so welcoming. Other places we'd seen were not like that. It's a really warm and friendly
atmosphere, and the staff are lovely and have a great bond with the kids. The management team are extremely supportive and available to answer all queries. We owe a lot to Premier Lodge for building my son's confidence and getting him ready for school. Cannot recommend it enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended the nursery since she was just over one, being my first child and during covid times I was really worried about leaving her but she was always in good hands and loved her time there. The manager is always available to talk to you if ever you need anything and completely understands
how it feels to leave your child for the first time. Since that day she’s become a confident little girl and has made some lovely friends and that’s down to the care and love from the staff. Thank you all at Premier Lodge, onto big school now and the next chapter for us!

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, I will be sure to pass on your kind comments to our team. It has been a pleasure to work with your family and care for your little boy, I wish him all the best for his big school, I know he will continue to flourish.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, with wonderful and caring staff who make it feel like a home from home. Their soft play room is a firm favourite of my little one and he's grown so much being there. Would definitely recommend. They've also been very accommodating of my son's allergies. The staff are wonderful and
friendly. They also provide lots of photos of the child's week so you feel involved. They also make extra effort for holidays such as Mother's Day and Christmas photos and grotto which is so lovely and really makes life much easier.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, I will be sure to pass on your kind comments to our team.
We pride ourselves on our parent partnerships and providing a home-from-home environment for all of the children and families here at the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t thank the ladies at the nursey my daughter has been going since she was young and they have been a massive support, she has learned so much from both their help, such lovely ladies, would highly recommend the nursey.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and for taking the time to leave a review, it has been a pleasure to work with you and care for your daughter, I will be sure to share your kind comments with our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Premier Lodge from the age of 2 until last week when she has left for school. I couldn’t have wished for a better setting for our daughter. Everyone at the nursery was so caring and approachable. My daughter loved everyone there as did we. I couldn’t recommend more.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
I will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to our team, we wish your daughter all the best in the next stage of her education, she will be very much missed here at the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined the nursery in the Investigators room in April 22. We’ve had such a lovely experience with this nursery, they’ve been accommodating and supportive throughout her time here. All the staff are so approachable and easy to speak with. If there’s ever an incident with your child you’re
alerted immediately through the app they use or they’ll ring to let you know. My daughter's nan passed away last year and the nursery were so supportive; even talking about feelings in circle time to get her to open up about how she was feeling and also suggesting books to read at home to support her.
They’re really just amazing and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience here. We’re really going to miss her coming here now she’s going off to school.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, it means so much to all of us that you have shared your experience.
We consider ourselves as family here at the nursery and as such, we make it a priority to support each and every member, as much as we can, throughout their time with us.
It has been a pleasure seeing your daughter grow in confidence here, make friends and progress in her learning and development and we're so proud of her (and all of her peers) and wish you every happiness and success in big school and beyond.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Premier Lodge Day Nursery since November 2022 and we have had nothing but a positive experience. The staff are all so friendly, and the management team really helps new parents and children settle into the nursery. My son loves attending, and we will definitely be sending
any future children to the nursery. The nursery is very inclusive and celebrates a variety of cultures from around the world. Staff are kind and caring towards the children, and the children all seem very happy and settled at the nursery. The learning and progression my son has made since starting at the nursery has been wonderful to see. Any questions or concerns that I've had as a parent are dealt with efficiently and effectively. I would recommend this nursery to all parents! An outstanding nursery!

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely comments, We will be sure to share these with our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Premier Lodge Day Nursery for half a year and he absolutely loves it! I was reluctant to send him to a nursery after working in early years myself but when I viewed Premier Lodge I fell in love with their nursery and ethos! It’s so warm and welcoming and one of the things that
stood out to me is how long some members of staff have been working there which means people are happy to be there! My son has made so many friends and the staff go above and beyond! All the members of staff in his room (big adventurers) are absolutely amazing and my son is always keen to talk about them when at home! They send updates throughout the day every day including pictures, toileting, meals and are consistent with it! The management team are so helpful and any time I call they are happy to help with no hesitation! My daughter will be attending this nursery too no doubt! They are inclusive and always hold family days which is lovely for us as parents! Well done Premier Lodge! x

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, I will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Premier Lodge since she was fourteen months old and over the last three and a half years that she has been here she has loved every day, her confidence has grown so much and she has made some wonderful friendships.
The staff are all so lovely and have helped our daughter to
settle into each new room and have helped her get ready for starting school in September. The app the nursery use is really good as they update this each day with lovely pictures to show the children enjoying themselves with the activities they have taken part in.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you very much Laura for taking the time to leave a review. It has been a pleasure to work with you and I wish your Daughter all the best for her journey into big school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so nervous to be sending my first baby to nursery before he turned one but I needn't have worried. The nursery has such a nice family feel to it and the staff are all so lovely.
The app they use is amazing! Being able to easily check in on him and receive real-time updates on his day (including
nappy changes, meals/snacks, naps and photos of am and pm activities) is just priceless and so reassuring.
My son has some dietary requirements which I was concerned about as I didn't want him to feel the odd one out but he has pretty much the same as other children, just tweaked to suit his needs which I'm so grateful for. He loves the food at nursery and always eats so well - often better than he does at home!
The facilities are clean, with a lovely garden area and a soft playroom. With those and the variety of activities the nursery provides, there must be very little time for boredom even with a toddler's attention span.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Emma, your kind comments are much appreciated and I will be sure to pass these on to our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son and daughter have attended/attend premier lodge. In the four years, we have been using the nursery we have seen them thrive and gain confidence. The nursery offers not only a place to play and meet new friends but it provides a range of extra activities including little kickers, jo jingles,
and trips out to places such as the library and fire station. It is also great at embracing all culture's seasonal celebrations. The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful. Nothing is ever too much trouble. They provide a great selection of food and support with all developmental stages such as potty training and starting school. I couldn’t think of a better place for both my children to have started their educational journeys.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it has been a pleasure to work with your family, I will be sure to pass your kind comments on to our team too!


It is so lovely that your son will be coming back during the holidays to our holiday club too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Premier Lodge Nursery for three years. The nursery provided him with the best early years experience possible. We found we had great support with our child who was born prematurely. The nursery supported him with his eating, potting training, speech development and more recently preparation
to start school. Premier Lodge is great at embracing seasonal activities during Christmas, Easter, etc. These activities also encourage parents to be involved too. Premier Lodge gives children experience beyond just the nursery setting i.e. trips to the theatre and Fire Brigade Station. The nursery not only supported our son but also us as a family. This was all made possible due to the friendly and approachable staff at the nursery.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Seema; it has been a pleasure to work with your family. I wish your son all the best in his next stage of his educational journey at big school!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Premier Lodge Day Nursery is an excellent nursery that has a great team of teachers. My daughter had thoroughly enjoyed her time at this nursery. Garden and play area are very good. Overall, the nursery is very well managed.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you Tejas, for taking the time to leave a review for us, it has been a pleasure to work with you. I hope your Daughter is having lots of fun at big school!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended this nursery last year and left at the end of August for Primary school. My son is currently being assessed for Autism, non-verbal and very young for his age. I was very nervous about placing him into preschool but putting him into this nursery was the best thing for him. All his teachers
adored him, went the extra mile for him and went with his pace. He loved going in, he adored his teachers and this nursery was his happy place. It brought out the best in him. The teachers here are supportive and care very deeply for the children and parents. This nursery has been a huge support, helping him transition into primary school. I can’t recommend this nursery enough. Amazing little place!

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you for your review, Gemma. It was a pleasure to work with you and your family. I hope that he has settled well into his big school, please do come back and visit when you are passing!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The personal growth, joy and speech improvements we have seen in our two year old are great! He started when he was nineteen months old. We visited a few nurseries but when we had the phone conversation with the head office at the nursery, we could already see how caring and attentive they were. We
called up a few times asking so many questions and they always replied to us with the same care and showed understanding. Once we visited in person we knew this was the place for us. The team, staff and head office honestly make you feel like your child is the only one in the nursery. My mind is put at ease and they help in every aspect. Our son was not used to being around other children due to lockdown. The staff have helped him immensely in nursery as well as given tips for how we can be consistent with these methods at home. He is now in his second room out of five rooms and genuinely, he can’t get enough of this nursery and all the garden fun, creative activities and in house cooking. Awesome!

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind review and comments, we will be sure to share this with the team at Premier Lodge Day Nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has now been with the nursery for 2.5 years. He has come on so much in confidence. Staff are really helpful and very friendly. Office is always available and will do anything they can to help. During lockdown, my little boy found it difficult settling back in and being around groups of
people again. However, the nursery helped him settle back in and he now loves nursery more than ever. During lockdown 3, we stayed home as this was easier for us, however, he has now returned as he kept asking to see friends and aunties. They always do a wide variety of tasks and activities all of which my little boy says he enjoys. I love getting the daily updates through the app and find them really helpful. Overall I couldn't imagine him being at another nursery or loving it as much as he does at Premier Lodge.

Reply from Cassandra Grice, Owner at Premier Lodge Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, we will be sure to share your lovely comments with the team here at Premier Lodge Day Nursery.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.710)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.710) out of 10 for Premier Lodge Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 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 4.951 for Premier Lodge Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.951

  • 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 4.759 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Premier Lodge Day Nursery is based on 12 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 79 number of registered child places is 15.8. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.8 = 0.759

  • 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)

Natalie, Amanda, Cassandra and Rachel

Natalie, Amanda, Cassandra and Rachel

Job Title: Managers

Joined: 1999

Between us we have 52 years of working at Premier Lodge!

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Natalie, Amanda, Cassandra and Rachel

Job Title: Managers

Joined: 1999

Between us we have 52 years of working at Premier Lodge!

Frequently Asked Questions about Premier Lodge Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Premier Lodge Day Nursery accepts?

Premier Lodge Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Premier Lodge Day Nursery Open?

Premier Lodge Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:15-18:15, Tuesday 07:15-18:15, Wednesday 07:15-18:15, Thursday 07:15-18:15, Friday 07:15-18:15.

How many Children does Premier Lodge Day Nursery have capacity for?

Premier Lodge Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 79 Children.

How far is Premier Lodge Day Nursery to the centre of Sidcup?

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