Plumstead Manor Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in London for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Open since 2002, with 30 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Greenwich
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Greenwich from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SE18 1QFWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 8 December 2025 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 20 July 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children rush into this setting eager to start their day. They happily greet staff and quickly find something of interest to play with. Children are engaged and focused within their chosen activities. They show high levels of concentration and follow instructions carefully. Children enjoy creative activities, carefully choosing their own tools and paint colours. They proudly hold up their caterpillar creations for all staff to see. Managers have created a rich curriculum that considers children's interests and their stage of development. Staff carefully consider how they can prepare children for the next stage of their learning.
Staff are positive role models for children. They support children to understand how to share, take turns and begin to negotiate conflict independently. Staff have rules and boundaries in place and children show an understanding of these.
Children's behaviour is good. They show excitement when their friends arrive for the day. Children develop close friendships and play cooperatively together. They ask each other for help when needed, working together to build a large construction model. Staff ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. They work in partnerships with other agencies to support children to access the varied curriculum.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- allow children time to solve problems independently before stepping in to provide support.
- 20 July 2023Good
- 18 January 2018Good
- 12 March 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Plumstead Manor Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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