“After visiting quite a few nurseries across Greenwich, we felt genuinely relieved when we found Blossoming Minds. The staff really understood how to make the settling-in period work, taking time to build our child's confidence at their own pace rather than rushing things. What's struck us most is how much they communicate with us about the day - we always know what our little one has been doing and how they're getting on. The outdoor learning is brilliant too, and they seem so much more engaged and curious since starting. It's clear the team genuinely care about each child's development, and that's made all the difference for our family.”
115 Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 0RF
Nursery near Greenwich Park
Blossoming Minds is on Woolwich Road in Greenwich SE10, a short walk from the eastern edge of Greenwich Park. Children here visit the park regularly as part of the weekly routine, not as an occasional treat. If you live near the park and are looking for a nursery that shares your instinct about what childhood should look like, come and see us. [Book a tour here](/book).
Why families choose us
Our approach
The environment at Blossoming Minds was built around the idea that children need space matched to where they are, not where we want them to be. The baby suite is calm and sensory-rich, designed for children under two. The sensory room supports children with SEND and those who benefit from a quieter space. The preschool room is built around early literacy, creative thinking and the independence that comes just before school. A sleep room, a dining hall and our Energy Hub, an indoor grassed adventure space, account for the rest of the day. Outside, Greenwich Park does the rest.
In practice
Our team holds qualifications up to Level 7. Several members have 25 or more years of experience in early years. Our director brings a background in nursing and midwifery. Most of the team speak three or four languages, reflecting the families we serve across Greenwich. An in-house chef prepares fresh meals every day, including world flavours and full dietary accommodation. Children here are known individually, updated on daily, and genuinely cared for rather than supervised.
For families in Greenwich Park
Families who live near the park tend to already understand what outdoor time, unhurried days and genuine green space do for young children. We share that understanding. Children at Blossoming Minds visit Greenwich Park every week, as well as local playgrounds and the library. On days when the weather makes going out impractical, our Energy Hub, an indoor grassed space, keeps that physical freedom in reach. We are open from 7:30am to 6:30pm, 51 weeks a year, with full-year, term-time and flexible ad-hoc sessions. [Book a tour to see it for yourself](/book).
Address
115 Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 0RF
Phone
020 8858 9955Opening hours
7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Ages
3 months to 5 years
Ofsted
Good
Funding
15 & 30 hours accepted
Getting here
Blossoming Minds is at 115 Woolwich Road, Greenwich, SE10 0RF, a short walk from the Maze Hill gate of Greenwich Park. Maze Hill and Westcombe Park stations are both nearby. Free parking is available on site.
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Ofsted Rated Good
What Greenwich families say
The families already with us can tell you more than we ever could. What they notice most is how their children come home talking, whether that is counting in Spanish, reciting phrases in Mandarin, or describing exactly what they made for lunch. That tends to say everything.
“A diverse team that genuinely cares for the kids. My daughter started at 11 months, now 21 months and all you have to do to make her smile is talk about the staff and her friends from nursery. It was a real find for us!! Out little lady waits outside patiently until the door opens and runs in all excited every day. She is well fed and sleeps better there than at home! Great space on the inside (don't let the outside deceive you), air conditioned in Summer, adapted rooms for each age group, but with occasional joint activities. Daily trips to a park weather permitting. You can leave your foldable buggy. Accessible from Westcombe Park Station, a good choice of bus routes, too.”
“I'm so happy with my son’s experience here, he’s 2 and has absolutely thrived since starting. The nursery are always offering jam packed experiences for the children from trying out cooking to exploring local places. The staff are truly wonderful. So friendly, approachable, and clearly passionate about what they do. It’s such a comfort as a parent to know he’s in such caring hands. The senior management team are equally lovely and always available to support, especially during those early, nerve wracking days of settling in.”
Come and See For Yourself
Come and see where your child will blossom
A visit tells you so much more than a website ever can. Come and see the rooms, meet the team, and get a feel for how we work. Ask us anything. We would love to show you what a day at Blossoming Minds really looks like.
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Things parents ask us
Common questions
We are at 115 Woolwich Road, SE10 0RF, a short walk from the eastern edge of Greenwich Park near Maze Hill gate. Maze Hill station is the closest rail stop, and free parking is available on site. Full nursery details here.
Book a tour here and we will be in touch to confirm a time. If you would like to bring your child along first, our free Stay and Play runs every Wednesday from 10:00am to 11:00am for children aged 3 months to 3 years - register here.
Yes, regularly. Trips to Greenwich Park are part of the weekly rhythm, alongside visits to local playgrounds and the library. We also have our own Energy Hub, an indoor grassed adventure space, for days when going out is not possible. Outdoor time is not an add-on here - it is part of how children learn.
3 months to 5 years. Each age group has a dedicated space: the baby suite for under-2s, a toddler room, a sensory room for children who benefit from a quieter environment, and a preschool room for children approaching school age. See our fees and sessions.
Yes, 51 weeks of the year. We close for the final week of December, Bank Holidays and 4 inset days. Summer, Easter and half terms are all covered. View ad-hoc and holiday rates.
15 and 30 hours for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds, including the Working Parent entitlement from 9 months. Our fees page has worked examples for the most common situations.
Ofsted registered, inspected, and rated Good
Blossoming Minds has been rated Good, with inspectors singling out our curriculum, our children's confidence, and the way our team gets down to their level and stays there. It is the kind of recognition that means something, because it reflects what families tell us every day.
"Children are confident to express themselves. They share their opinions and seek others out to play. Staff offer children praise and encouragement."