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SmartStart Centre

High-quality early years education and childcare in South London (SE1)

✔ Government-funded places available

✔ Ages 0 – 5 years

✔ Safe & nurturing learning environment

Our Nurseries - London

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(Opening Soon - 2026)

1 Trundle Street, London. SE11QT

Opening Times

Monday - Friday|8.00am - 6.30pm

Ages: 0 Months - 5 Years

Pearl Nursery is a warm and welcoming early years setting designed to support children aged 0 months to 5 years through play, learning, and growth. Our experienced team provides a safe and nurturing environment, with carefully planned activities that support children’s development and work closely with parents to meet each child’s individual needs

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NURSERY

(Open)

51- 53 Tower Bridge Road
London, SE1 4TL

Opening Times

Monday - Friday|8.00am - 6.30pm

Ages: 0 Months - 5 Years

Smart Start Nursery offers high-quality early years care in a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Our experienced staff provide a range of activities and resources to support children’s learning and development, working closely with parents to ensure every child feels supported and confident.

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(Closed until further notice)

Opening Times

Monday - Friday | 8am - 6.30pm

 

Ages: 0 Months - 5 Years

Lilies Day Nursery provides a safe and nurturing early years environment for children aged 0 months to 5 years. Our dedicated early years team supports children’s learning and development through play-based activities, helping each child build confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

Government-Funded Early Education:

15 Hours a Week

3&4 year olds Universal Entitlement

2 year old Entitlement

Parents can choose to use their 15 funded hours in one of the following ways:

 

  • 2 full days per week

  • 3 shorter days per week

  • 5 mornings or afternoons per week

30 Hours a Week

9-23 month Working Parent Entitlement

2 year old Working Parent Entitlement

3&4 year old Working Parent Entitlement

Parents can choose to use their 30 funded hours in one of the following ways:

 

  • 5 days per week

  • 4 days per week

  • 3 full days per week

➕ 5 EXTRA HOURS A WEEK FREE

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Limited funded places available

Our Nursery Programmes 

Before & After School Care 

We offer safe, supervised before and after school care, including school drop-off and pick-up, giving families reliable support around the school day.

Early Bird/ Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast Club (Early Bird) offers a calm and welcoming environment where children can settle in, socialise, and enjoy a positive start to their day before school or nursery.

All of our nursery programmes will be available at Pearl Nursery, opening January 2026 — now enrolling

 Full-time Nursery Care

Our full-time nursery care focuses on preparing children for the next stage of their educational journey. Through a blend of early years learning and play, we lay strong foundations for children’s future academic and social development.

Our Approach

At Smart Start Nurseries, we believe in a holistic approach to early years childcare and education. Our curriculum is designed to promote cognitive, physical, and social    development, ensuring every child receives    the individualised support they need to reach their full potential.

Optional or Chargeable Extras

At Smart Start Nursery, we aim to keep additional costs to a minimum.

 

  • Meals: We do not charge extra for meals. Meals and snacks are included as part of the nursery provision.

  • Parents of children aged 1–2 years who are still in nappies are required to provide:

    • Nappies

    • Baby wipes

    • A set of changing clothes

  • Trips and Outings:

    The nursery may organise educational trips or outings. Any associated costs will be communicated to parents in advance and charged according to the destination and activity.

Children Learning Planets

What Parents Think

“Smart Start Nurseries has been a blessing for our family. The care and dedication of the staff have provided a nurturing environment for our child to thrive. We couldn't be happier with our experience.”

Elisabeth

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