“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 North Greenwich
Blossoming Minds is on Woolwich Road in Greenwich SE10, a short bus ride from North Greenwich station along Woolwich Road. For families in Greenwich Millennium Village, East Greenwich and the surrounding area, the journey is direct and the nursery is on the route rather than out of the way. We take children from 3 months to 5 years, with free parking on site for families who prefer to drive.
Why families choose us
Our approach
Blossoming Minds was built around one idea: that every stage of early childhood deserves a space designed specifically for it. The baby suite is calm and sensory-rich. The sensory room supports children with SEND and any child who needs a quieter environment to settle and focus. The preschool room is where children begin to read, question, create and take responsibility for themselves in small but meaningful ways. A sleep room, a dining hall and an Energy Hub, our indoor grassed adventure space, complete a setting that accounts for the whole of a child's day.
In practice
Most of our team have been working in early years for a long time, several for more than 25 years. Qualifications reach Level 7. Our director brings a background in nursing and midwifery. Several practitioners speak three or four languages, which matters across this part of London where many children are growing up bilingual. The result is a team that does not need to be told to know your child: it is simply how they work.
For families in North Greenwich
Families who come to us from North Greenwich and East Greenwich tend to be working parents who need childcare that keeps up with them. We open at 7:30am and close at 6:30pm, operate for 51 weeks of the year, and offer full-year, term-time and ad-hoc sessions. Government funding is accepted from 9 months. The 161 and 180 buses run directly along Woolwich Road, and if driving suits you better, parking is free on site. Once you have seen the nursery, the short journey stops feeling like a consideration.
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 North Greenwich station, the 161 and 180 buses run directly along Woolwich Road to the nursery. If you prefer to drive, free parking is available on site. Maze Hill and Westcombe Park stations are also within reach for those travelling by rail.
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
The 161 and 180 buses run from North Greenwich station along Woolwich Road directly to the nursery at 115 Woolwich Road, SE10 0RF. If you prefer to drive, free parking is available on site. See the full nursery page for full transport 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.
Yes. We open at 7:30am Monday to Friday, which works for most commutes through North Greenwich. We close at 6:30pm. If your hours shift, ad-hoc sessions are available subject to availability. View sessions and fees.
Yes, 15 and 30 hours for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds, and the Working Parent entitlement from 9 months. Our fees page has worked examples for common situations, including families who need childcare across 51 weeks.
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 whole session. Register here. To arrange a private tour, book here.
Parents who make the journey tell us it is. The purpose-built rooms, experienced team, in-house chef and genuine flexibility are not easy to find together. Come and see before you decide.
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."