Location

Located in the heart of Beckenham, Ladybird Beckenham is ideally situated for local families, and is positioned within very short walking distance of Beckenham Junction station and the High Street.

Nursery details

The nursery is based over two floors in a modernised and spacious Edwardian house and can accommodate 44 children daily between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. The pre-schoolers (3-5 years) and toddlers (2-3 years) are based on the ground floor in two large open plan rooms, whilst the babies (3 months - 2 years) are based on the first floor in two rooms.

The nursery is fully air-conditioned and is installed with comprehensive CCTV security systems. It is fully furnished with the highest quality furniture, with a large array of items from Community Playthings. An oasis of calm, there is a sensory room within the nursery filled with light, colour, texture and sound, allowing children to develop and engage their senses.

For added safety, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed within the nursery, and our staff are fully trained in its use.

There is a playground to the rear of the nursery, which your child will enjoy come rain or shine due to the part-covered area. The area has a soft play surface, as well as various outdoor toys and a mud kitchen.

What do Ofsted say about us?

  • “Staff provide a stimulating and inviting learning environment, indoors and outdoors.”
  • “Children are confident and well supported to develop their independence skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning.”
  • “Staff act as excellent role models to the children. They listen when children talk, and value what they say.”
  • “Staff support children to develop their curiosity and be motivated to learn.”

Read the full report here.

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

20 Bromley Road, Beckenham, BR3 5JD

Manager

Meet Our Manager

Sue

I started my career in childcare 25 years ago out of a genuine passion for supporting children and giving them the best possible start in life. Over the years, I have progressed from working directly with children to becoming a Deputy Manager, and I am now proud to be the Manager of Ladybird Beckenham. I am particularly dedicated to safeguarding and ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, listened to, and empowered. I also believe strongly in working in partnership with families, as supporting the whole family is just as important as supporting the child. I bring extensive experience in working with children with SEN, guiding families toward the right resources so every child has equal opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive. For me, childcare is far more than a job - it is about making a positive difference, nurturing each child's development, and helping them reach their full potential.

Parent Reviews

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​My daughter attended Ladybird for eighteen months after moving from overseas, until she went to school this week. She absolutely loved her time at the nursery and was in both the toddler rooms and subsequently pre-school.

​Claire D.
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​We have been using this nursery for both our children for over 4 years. Nothing but praise and gratitude for all of the staff at Ladybird. My children have developed and thrived so much in this environment and we all formed such lovely bonds with the staff.

​Sarah S.
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​Both my children have attended Ladybird since they were 12 months old and have both loved their time. The nursery has a very friendly homely feel and the staff treat the kids like their own.

​Emma