“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 Maze Hill
Blossoming Minds is on Woolwich Road in Greenwich SE10, a few minutes' walk from Maze Hill station. Families who commute through Maze Hill often find us on the way - close enough to make the morning drop-off straightforward, and open from 7:30am to make it possible. We take children from 3 months to 5 years, with free parking on site for days when the train does not fit the plan.
Why families choose us
Our approach
Every room at Blossoming Minds has been built for a specific stage of childhood. The baby suite is calm and sensory-rich. The sensory room supports children with SEND and those who benefit from a quieter, more contained environment. The preschool room is built around early literacy, creative thinking and the kind of independence that makes starting school feel manageable rather than daunting. Each space is purposeful, and the children who use them feel it.
In practice
Our team holds qualifications up to Level 7, with several members bringing 25 or more years of early years experience. Most speak three or four languages, which reflects the families we serve across Greenwich. Children growing up bilingual find someone here who understands their world. Daily updates keep parents connected, and the team is always available to talk, not just at the gate.
For families in Maze Hill
The nursery sits between Maze Hill and Westcombe Park, with Greenwich Park a short walk away. Children visit the park regularly as part of the weekly rhythm, alongside trips to local playgrounds and the library. On days when going out is not possible, our Energy Hub, an indoor grassed adventure space, gives children room to move and explore. We are open 51 weeks a year, which means summer, half terms and the weeks around Christmas are covered without the scramble for alternative childcare.
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. From Maze Hill station, walk south along Maze Hill and turn onto Woolwich Road - the nursery is under five minutes on foot. Free parking is available on site for families driving in. Westcombe Park station is also nearby. The 161 and 180 buses also run along Woolwich Road for families who prefer the bus.
We also serve families from
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
Under five minutes on foot. From the station, head south along Maze Hill and onto Woolwich Road. The nursery is on the right. Free parking is also available on site for families who drive. See our full nursery page for more details.
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.
7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year. We close for the final week of December, Bank Holidays and 4 inset days. If your commute runs early or late, we are set up for it. View sessions and fees.
Yes. Our baby suite is purpose-built for children under two, calm, sensory-rich and staffed by practitioners who work specifically with this age group. We also accept the Working Parent funding entitlement from 9 months. See our fees page for funding details.
Yes. We run a free Stay and Play every Wednesday from 10:00am to 11:00am for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Parents stay for the session. Register here, or book a private tour if you would prefer time on your own with the team.
Yes. Maze Hill is one of the park's closest entry points, and children visit Greenwich Park regularly as part of the weekly routine. Trips to the park, playgrounds and the local library are part of how children learn here, not occasional treats.
We do. Families travel to us from Westcombe Park, Blackheath, North Greenwich and across Greenwich. Our parking, hours and 51-week calendar make the journey practical wherever you are coming from.
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."