Blackheath Nursery
36 Blackheath Grove,
Blackheath, SE3 0DH
Open 51 weeks
Standard hours: 8am – 6pm, Mon – Fri
Extended hours*: 7am – 7pm
A nursery designed for children, loved by families
Situated within the Blackheath conservation area, our nursery is nestled on Blackheath Grove in an imposing and characterful former sorting office – a handy 3-minute walk from the railway station and a stone’s throw from the bustling Montpelier Vale.
Eight large playrooms are spread across two floors, each dedicated to hosting babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for N Curriculum learning. The atelier – our specialised studio for art, cooking and baking – is where our wonderfully messy N Extra activities come to life!
Outside, to the side of the nursery, is a generous garden complete with a baby area, a messy play zone for mud kitchen and Forest School-inspired learning experiences, and a free play area for scooters and tricycles – perfect for unleashing energy and encouraging a love of outdoor play.
We’re all about making things easier for our families, and the indoor buggy, bike and scooter stores mean you can head off hands-free after drop-off. Even better, why not enjoy our welcoming N Café – serving (much-needed!) coffee, tea, and snacks, meaning you’ll be set up for the day in just the right way!
Open longer
Our standard day is 8am to 6pm. We also offer the option to do 7am to 7pm to ensure flexibility for our families, subject to availability.
Our standard day is 8am to 6pm. We also offer the option to do 7am to 7pm to ensure flexibility for our families, subject to availability.
The great outdoors
Discover our generous garden complete with a dedicated baby zone and messy play area.
Discover our generous garden complete with a dedicated baby zone and messy play area.
Beautiful spaces
Inspirationally designed, with specialist rooms perfect for self-exploration and creativity.
Inspirationally designed, with specialist rooms perfect for self-exploration and creativity.
Balanced meals
Our curated menus are freshly prepared and cooked on-site.
Our curated menus are freshly prepared and cooked on-site.
N Café
Pick up a tea, coffee and snack as you drop-off, and meet other N families.
Pick up a tea, coffee and snack as you drop-off, and meet other N families.
Hear what our families love about N
Meet our N Blackheath management team
Kelly
Nursery Manager
Kelly brings over 26 years of early years experience, including 16 years in management, driven by a deep passion for nurturing children's development. She holds a BA in Early Years, Early Years Practitioner Status (EYP), and a Level 3 in Early Years SENCO, enabling her to create inclusive, high-quality learning environments. Outside work, she enjoys quality time with her daughter, netball, boxing, and exploring new places.
Maxine
Education Manager
Maxine brings over 25 years of childcare experience, deeply passionate about supporting children's growth and nurturing their individuality to build confidence. As a qualified Mental Health First Aider, she is committed to promoting emotional well-being for both children and staff, striving to create peaceful, inclusive environments. Her love for nature and animal welfare often inspires her calm and compassionate approach to her work.
Katherine
Front Of House
Kat brings over 17 years of customer service and dedication to providing joyful and happy experiences for all. Outside of work, she enjoys being an active member of the local theatre, from greeting audiences to being behind the bar, as well as on or behind the stage.
Monthly fees
Minimum 3 full days including a Monday or Friday. Multi-day discounts have already been applied (see below for details). Fees last updated 28/10/2025
3 days | £1466.25 |
4 days | £1857.25 |
Full time (5 days) | £2260.47 |
3 days | £1466.25 |
4 days | £1857.25 |
Full time (5 days) | £2260.47 |
3 days | £1338.75 |
4 days | £1695.75 |
Full time (5 days) | £2063.91 |
3 days | £373.89 |
4 days | £819.51 |
Full time (5 days) | £1250.04 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £0.00 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £0.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £0.00 |
3 days | £552.39 |
4 days | £989.09 |
Full time (5 days) | £1415.15 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £7.00 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £8.79 |
3 days | £1037.47 |
4 days | £1409.53 |
Full time (5 days) | £1785.22 |
3 days | £736.63 |
4 days | £1123.74 |
Full time (5 days) | £1506.95 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £11.70 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £26.91 |
Whilst the Government funding is structured for 38 weeks of the year (term time), our places are for 51 weeks of the year and so the funding is 'stretched'. When stretched, 15 funded hours become 11.18 hours per week, and 30 funded hours become 22.35 hours per week.
Additional charges apply only to the portion of your place covered by funded hours, and are reflected in the monthly breakdown above. Any additional private days will be charged at our standard all-inclusive daily rate. Families receiving funding may choose to opt out of additional charges – please speak with your Nursery Manager or our Admissions team for more information.
Families can assess their eligibility for funding and the application process by visiting the Better Start in Life website.
For more information about available funding, please go to our Funding and bursaries page.
Please note: a multi-day discount has been applied to all 4 and 5 day places. For funded places, a discount has been applied to the additional charges. Fees are calculated based on the 51 weeks of the year that N is open, averaged into 12 monthly payments. Monthly payments will include bank and public holidays as well as inset days, which are payable in full in spite of closure, as our monthly staffing costs remain the same.
Processing Information
Day Rates
Under 3 years: £115.00 per standard day
3 years +: £105.00 per standard day
Fees include all food, drink, consumables and activities.
Making payments
Fees are due in advance, and we issue invoices mid-month for the following month with Direct Debits taken on the 27th of each month. For Payments via Tax-Free childcare or Childcare Vouchers, fees are due by the last day of the month. Unfortunately there can be no refunds for sickness or holidays. Any fee increases will be communicated 2 months before affecting your invoice and are based on the nursery’s running costs.
Flexibility
You can extend the standard day (8-6pm) by up to an hour each way at the same hourly rate on a pay as you go basis - i.e. £11.50/hr for under 3s or £10.50/hr for 3 years+; equivalent to £2.87/15mins or £2.62/15mins.
Joining fees
To join the waiting list at N, families are required to pay a waiting list registration fee of £350.
On accepting a place, this fee will become a non-refundable joining fee, and you’ll be asked to pay a £400 place acceptance fee, which will be deducted from your final invoice.
Funding eligibility deadlines
Families who are eligible for the 30 hours of funding are responsible for applying for a positive determination of eligibility from HMRC - e.g. a valid eligibility code. You must apply for the code before the 30th of the term before in order for the code to be eligible. The term start dates are 1st January, 1st April, and 1st September. The eligibility code must be provided to us before your child's early years funding can be claimed.
