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Within the Community Buildings at the back of the Forum at Greenwich. Trafalgar Road, London SE10 9EQ. The main entrance to More2childcare is off Christchurch Way.

2 River Gardens Walk, Greenwich, SE10 0FZ. It is diagonally opposite the Pelton Arms Pub on Banning Street. The main entrance is via steps up from Banning Street.

Choosing the right nursery for your child is one of the most important decisions you'll make – and it can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re returning to work, looking to socialise your child, or simply want the best early education, we know you’ll have lots of questions.

 we’re asked most often by families searching for nurseries in 

 – with up-to-date answers, including the latest funding information and what makes 

private nurseries like More2Nurseries a brilliant choice

1) Can I send my child to nursery for free?

, but it’s important to understand what that really means in practice.

, and some working families from September 2025 may be eligible for up to 

 of delivering high-quality early education and care — especially in private nurseries where we maintain higher staff ratios, offer all-year-round support, and invest in enriching environments .Funding does not also cover the cost of food or other consumables.

nurseries often have to subsidise the shortfall. 

As a result, many settings, including ours, may charge for:

Additional hours or wraparound care beyond the funded amount,

Enrichment activities and learning resources.

 only we have a limited number of completely free places for 3 and 4 year olds accessing the 15 hours (term time either 9-12 or 1-4). As a Community Interest Company we also have a limited number of together for two’s places.

We are fully transparent about this, and we’ll always help you understand how funding works, what’s included, and what additional charges apply – so there are 

We also handle all funding claims on your behalf and can guide you through other support options, such as 

Your child’s age (younger children usually require a higher staff ratio),

At More2Nurseries, we’re fully transparent with pricing. We’ll work with you to create a childcare package that suits your needs, and help you understand how funding can reduce your costs – including 

3) What’s the best age to enrol my child in nursery?

There’s no single ‘right’ age – every family is different. Some parents join us when their baby is 3–6 months old, while others wait until their child is 2 or 3.

4) How do I find the best nursery near me?

We believe nursery decisions are best made when you 

, and hear about the day-to-day from real parents and carers. Even if you’re looking from afar, we offer 

Not all – but we’re proud to say that both 

one of the largest gardens in East Greenwich

Outdoor play is essential to children’s development – and we make the most of it, rain or shine!

6) What makes private nurseries better than school nurseries?

We’re glad you asked! While school nurseries may work well for some families, 

 (school nurseries typically only run term time),

staff specialise in under-5s – it’s our passion and our priority.

 and focus on learning through play. Our days are full of:

Creative arts, role play, and storytelling,

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths),

Outdoor exploration, cooking, sensory play, and more.

We also plan around your child’s interests and developmental stage – whether they love bugs, books, or building blocks!

8) What’s the settling-in process like?

, with two free settling sessions. One key person stays close to your child throughout, offering comfort, familiarity, and trust. We keep parents in the loop with regular updates, photos, and honest conversations.

9) How do I know the nursery is safe and secure?

, we do everything to give you peace of mind.

 and regularly reviewed, with policies in place for health, safety, allergies, and emergencies.

10) What’s the next step if I’m interested?

We’d love to meet you!
Get in touch to 

, ask more questions, or simply chat about what you’re looking for. You can reach us at:
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Starting Nursery: Your Most Frequently Asked Questions (And Honest Answers)

More2Nurseries has a strong mutual partnership with the Early Years Team at Greenwich University.  It results in placements at our nurseries for Early Years Degree Students, attending conferences and sharing best practice.  During the latter part of 2024, we were invited to be one of three Early Years providers to contribute to an exhibition.  

On Tuesday, January 28th, we had the privilege of attending the launch of the 

Greenwich University Holocaust Memorial Exhibition

, marking 80 years with the theme "For a Better Future." Kelly Salambasis (Director) and Kerry Lewington (Room Leader at More2Childcare) were present at the event, where we were honoured to showcase some of our pre-school children’s artwork. 

Their contributions were added to an installed tree and their decorated stones too, represented their personal interpretations of what peace means. Our work and approach were also featured as part of the exhibition. The evening included moving and thought-provoking presentations, including one from the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, as well as reflections from an author who has extensively written on anti-Semitism.

The "International Holocaust Memorial Day – For a Better Future" exhibition is open to the public and free to visit, running from January 27th to February 19th, 2025. It is located at the Heritage Gallery, Queen Anne Court, University of Greenwich. This impactful exhibition offers a powerful reminder of the importance of remembrance, understanding, and hope for a better future.

Reflections of Peace at Greenwich University Exhibition

🌟More2Nurseries is a Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2024 finalist! Due to our exceptional entry and achievements, we’ve been short-listed for the 

More2Nurseries is proud to be an award-winning, community-focused nursery group in Greenwich! We’re committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both our staff and the children in our care. Our team of over 70 local professionals benefit from tailored training, apprenticeships, and continuous development opportunities, fostering a motivated workforce. In a sector which is hit with a recruitment crisis, we're proud to have improved staff retention by 80%. Through partnerships with local schools and a focus on diversity and inclusion, we're building careers and making a positive impact in the community.

The winners of each of the 14 categories and the Business of the Year 2024 will be announced at a glittering Awards ceremony, taking place on Friday 7 February from 12.30 to 4.30pm at the Intercontinental Hotel – The O2. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

#NurseryExcellence #StaffDevelopment #CommunityImpact #NurseryGreenwich#EYFS#earlyyears

Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2024 finalist! 

At More2Nurseries we pride ourselves on our relationships with parents - we've even won awards for it!  Following feedback about the best time of day and the format, we are excited to relaunch this event.

They will now be held six times a year on selected Thursdays at More2Childcare, from 5 to 6pm.   The Coffee-Catch ups will each have a theme, complimented with refreshments  and the opportunity to engage in one-on-one conversations with management and guest staff/partners.

Applying for Primary School - 24th October 2024

Christmas Decorations - 12th December 2024

Sleep and Potty Training - 13th February 2025

School Readiness/Starting School 5th June 2025

Getting Ready to start nursery - 7th August 2025

To reserve your place for any of these events and to add the events to your calendar please 

New and improved Parents' coffee catch-ups

Congratulations to Rosie Bennett, Director of Childcare, on Achieving the National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL)!

We are thrilled to announce that Rosie has successfully completed her NPQEYL, a qualification she has been diligently working towards for over 18 months through Greenwich University.

The NPQEYL program focuses on empowering early years professionals to drive impactful change and improvement within early years settings. It equips leaders to create thriving environments for children, parents, and staff alike. Through this qualification, Rosie has refined her skills in the following areas:

Leading cohesive, impact-focused leadership teams with strong connections across the early years sector.

Fostering a culture of sustainable improvements, based on child development evidence and effective early years practices.

Delivering a strong curriculum that aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Making well-informed provisions for children with SEND and ensuring they receive the necessary support.

Developing all staff within an early years setting, focusing on pedagogy, safeguarding, and operational excellence.

With two Ofsted Outstanding Nurseries, More2 continually strives for excellence, and Rosie’s achievement is yet another milestone in our journey of growth and improvement.

Please join us in congratulating Rosie on this wonderful achievement!

National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership

More2Nurseries is developing a valuable partnership with John Roan Secondary School in Greenwich.The aim is to empower students with essential skills for their future careers as well as harnessing potential employees for a future workforce.

Staff from More2Nurseries recently visited John Roan to conduct a session for students in year 11 and 12, who are studying on the Health and Social Care course. The session addressed key areas such as building confidence when interacting with potential employers, understanding best practices in interviews, and honing essential skills for the competitive job market. Students were given practical tips on creating effective CVs, showcasing their strengths, and presenting themselves in a professional manner.

The partnership between John Roan Secondary School and More2Nurseries has proven instrumental in bridging the gap between classroom education and real-world career preparation. By actively involving industry professionals, students are gaining valuable insights that go beyond traditional academic learning, preparing them for success in their chosen fields.

More2Nurseries and John Roan Forge Successful Partnership to Enhance Students' Career Skills

Staff and children at More2Childcare Nursery in Greenwich are celebrating after retaining their Outstanding Ofsted Grade.  

More2Childcare has been awarded the top mark again by Ofsted, following an Inspection at the end of July 2023 (the previous and first inspection was in 2018).

They now join their sister nursery More2Riverside to become the only two privately owned Ofsted Outstanding Nurseries in the SE10 postcode area (as of 29th August 2023) since Ofsted started to inspect under the new statutory framework (introduced in September 2021).

The results were officially celebrated with the children and parents of the nursery with decorations in the garden.

Kelly Salambasis, Eve Daniels and Glenda Alexander, Co-Owners who opened the nursery in 2016, along with Director of Childcare, Rosie Bennett who oversees daily operations, say they are “over the moon” to have achieved the top rating.


They added “We are incredibly proud of the team at More2Childcare – it’s incredibly tough to get the top grade. A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes to retain the highest standards and it really is testament to our amazing Director of Childcare and professional and committed staff team.They strive every day to go above and beyond for the children in their care”.

Some of the highlights from the Ofsted report read:

Children are highly motivated and self-assured learners.

All children, including those who receive additional funding, make secure progress across all areas of learning.

Leaders devise an ambitious and a well-designed curriculum that stretches children and they reach their full potential.

The dedicated staff team know children extremely well

Staff set high expectations for children's learning and use their knowledge of child development very well to plan for what children need to learn

Children of all ages benefit from highly stimulating and engaging learning experiences.

Not only do children acquire skills in readiness for school, but they are also well prepared for life.

Children feel extremely happy, safe and content in the nursery. Staff set high expectations for children's behaviour. Children are highly confident and behave well for their age

More2Childcare retains Ofsted Outstanding

If you're looking for a Greenwich nursery space for your 2 year old in September 2023 or before - More2Childcare has a handful of full and part time spaces remaining.  Act quickly to avoid disappointment.  Places are a minimum of 2 full days.

2 year olds at More2 are spoilt for choice.  With 3 rooms  (main room, a soft play/jungle room and a role play room) plus a large outdoor area, there is never a dull moment.

The room is led by Elina Woodham, who has worked in early years education for over 15 years, she is ably assisted by a very competent and committed staff team.

If you are looking for a nursery start before September - please contact Sarah our Admissions Manager to arrange a tour - 

2 Year Old Spaces More2Childcare

At More2Nurseries we are committed to training and helping staff to achieve further qualifications in Early Years.   A well qualified workforce means better staff retention and better learning opportunities for the children in their care. At any one time up to a third of our staff, at either nursery, are studying for a further qualification.

At More2Riverside at the end of last year Billie Willis-Moore completed her Level 3 in Early Years NVQ and was followed last month by Rebecca Sweeney and Billie Cloke.  At More2Childcare Chloe Jeffreys has just been awarded her Level 3 qualification.

Celebrating Staff Achievements and New Qualifications

More2Nurseries celebrate their strong links with the local community.  From coffee mornings, to membership schemes with local businesses and engaging with local charities to offer education, teaching and investment.  

It's also really important that we extend this to the children at nursery.  Our pres-schoolers are enjoying learning about "people who help us".  From firefighters to doctors, vets, car mechanics - it's really caught the children's attention.

We were therefore delighted to welcome 3 Police Officers to both nurseries on Friday to reinforce our theme.  Children had so many questions - one of the most popular was  "when are you going catch the bad guys"?  They got to try on the helmet, the hand cuffs, and the vest.   Perhaps there will be some future police Officers amongst this group of children?

We look forward to lots more activities, fun and learning around this topic, following the children's interests.

Links with the Community

Under 5s at More2Riverside Nursery in Greenwich are celebrating being awarded Outstanding by Ofsted.

More2Riverside has been given the top mark by Ofsted in the report they received on 4th May, following an Inspection in early April.

They now join their sister nursery More2Childcare to become the only two privately owned Ofsted Outstanding Nurseries in the SE10 postcode area (as of 5th May 2022) since Ofsted started to inspect under the new statutory framework (introduced in September 2021).

The results were officially celebrated with the children and parents of the nursery with themed cupcakes and decorations in the garden.

Kelly Salambasis, Eve Daniels and Glenda Alexander, Co-Owners who opened the nursery in 2019, along with Manager Rosie Bennett who oversees daily operations, say they are “over the moon” to have achieved the top rating.


They added “Just one year after opening, whilst still getting established the Pandemic hit and we were only able to open to a handful of keyworker children for 2 months during April and March 2020.It was an incredibly stressful time as business owners. But we have come through it and are thrilled to achieve Outstanding at the first inspection. It really is testament to our amazing Manager and professional and committed staff team. They strive every day to go above and beyond for the children in their care”.

More2 does the Ofsted Outstanding Double

Do you remember the nursery rhyme “Mary had a Little Lamb”? The second verse tells us

Fortunately in 2022, lambs are now allowed to visit schools (with the right risk assessments) and More2 was delighted to be able to introduce Dotty the Welsh Lamb to the children at our two Greenwich Nurseries and other local schools and playgroups.

Adorable Dotty was born at Easter on the Welsh family farm of Eve Daniels, one of the co-owners of More2.  Dotty was the youngest of a set of triplets and had a complicated start to her life. Sadly, both her brother’s died and her mother was so tired she rejected Dotty when she was born. Eve and her family successfully hand reared her and with lots of care Dotty is now a very healthy and happy lamb. The decision was taken for her to visit London as the farm had reached the end of lambing season and Dotty would have been lonely in the barn by herself. The farmer agreed a short visit and she will return to the fields to live the rest of her life as a breeding ewe.

Living in an urban environment, some children may not get to meet farm animals. For some of our under 5s this was their first up close encounter with a farm animal. The children enjoyed giving Dotty her bottle of milk as well as stroking and sitting with her. Eve prepared a fact sheet for staff and meeting the lamb has led to lots of questions, interest and further farm animal activities for the More2 children. Dotty really enjoys human company and cuddles as you can see from the photos.

After visiting More2 Eve made contact with other local under 5 groups and schools for further visits and Dotty travelled to The Bridge – East Greenwich, A Greenwich Brownies group, Aspire Primary School, Mary Magdelene School and a school in East London. Community is at the heart of our vision and we are happy to share experiences with our neighbours.

Dotty the Welsh Lamb goes on tour

The Directors (and a friend) had a great time supporting the Ahoy Centre at a fundraising quiz on 10th March. Organised by the River Gardens Residents Association, More2Nurseries was in fine company with local book reading groups, residents and businesses. Amazing food and drink was provided by hosts The River Gardens Café (one of our membership partners). The Ahoy Centre in SE8 is a Watersports charity who change lives and build life skills through sailing and rowing. 

.  We love being part of a strong community.

Fundraising quiz for the Ahoy Centre

Run by Keri Hartwright a paediatric nurse, in association with More2Nurseries, this two hour course covers: CPR, recovery position, choking, head injuries, febrile convulsions/temperature management, burns and recognising a sick child.

Venue: More2Riverside, 2 River Garden Walk, Banning Street SE10 0FZ

Info: following strict covid guidelines with limited places

Price: £25 per More2 member or £40 per couple

To book please email our office Manager Sarah Murphy at 

You can read below what a couple of our previous attendees thought of the course

"Just a short message to thank you for an absolutely excellent course! I have learned so much and loved the quality of content and delivery and ability to practice!

I have attended upon recommendation of another More2 mum and I will now recommend to everyone I know!"

"Keri was a fantastic teacher giving vital and practical information to help parents feel more confident about giving first aid in an emergency.

She was very patient and happy to give specific advice - as well as build confidence for those completely new to this."

Family First Aid Course - 9th March 2022

After a little break due to covid, we are thrilled that Kidslingo are back in person at More2Nurseries Greenwich, November 2021, offering weekly Spanish lessons to our preschool children.

Before the Pandemic Jen from Kidslingo had introduced some of our children to music, movement and story telling in Spanish. The children had so much fun with Kidslingo, More2 made the decision to invest in Kidslingo making it free for every preschool child at nursery.

"Hola! My name is Jen and I run Kidslingo Greenwich & Woolwich. I'm a passionate linguist and a fluent Spanish speaker, having grown up in the buzzing metropolis of Mexico City. I have a BA Honours Degree in Spanish and Italian and have taught nursery age and primary school children in Mexico, Italy and the UK. I have recently had a little girl who I am raising as bilingual with some Italian and French thrown in! In my free time you can find me wild swimming in a lake, the ocean or doing laps of the charlton lido, sipping copious amounts of earl grey tea and eating tacos heaped with fresh guacamole."

Kidslingo's gold-accredited, multi-award winning classes combine music, movement, drama and makaton, whilst having the added benefit of learning Spanish. Our fun, interactive and engaging language programme is designed to support all areas of the new statutory EYFS framework and will complement the other activities your children are involved in on a daily basis at More2 & More2Riverside. Learning a language is hugely beneficial in early years with significant short and long term benefits including:

- Increased self-confidence and self-esteem

- Enhanced listening, communication and social skills

- Improvements in English language development

- A greater depth of understanding of the wider world

 gold accredited, kids’ language franchise. Our aim is simple – 

to inspire young children from birth to age 11 years to love languages

. Everyday we successfully bring our unique methodology of learning languages through fun to 

 in nurseries, primary schools, after school clubs, baby and pre-school classes, child-minders, Home Education groups and online across the UK.

*New* Free Spanish lessons for all More2 Pre-schoolers

More2Nurseries has a brand new look website to reflect our new branding and everything that More2Nurseries encompasses. The url remains the same at 

This site has been custom built to our requirements and we hope that you find it easy to navigate around.

We don’t just have a brand new look, we also upgraded our blog where you can find up to date news and also new pages on our partners, curriculum, membership scheme, More2Parents events and more

The site features more real-life photos of our gardens, rooms, staff and the fun and learning that happens on a daily basis.

New website launched

As a Community Interest Company and our commitment to 

 all children - More2Childcare is able to offer a limited number of completely free places.  

This depends on certain criteria such as if your child has additional needs or if your family receives certain benefits.  The total number of free hours is 15 hours a week, 38 weeks a year.

Free early learning for three and four year olds

A limited number of completely free places are available for 15 hours a week, 38 weeks a year.

Inclusive Offering - Free Places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds

More2Nurseries are delighted to announce that we are national winners of the coveted Nursery World Awards 2021 – taking the title in two categories – Working with Parents and Community Support. We are absolutely delighted and so proud, to take one of the top UK accolades for the early years sector.

A few representatives from the nursery were able to celebrate at a ceremony at the Brewery in London on Saturday night, where we were presented on the stage with the awards.

 – the judges praised our excellent innovative model and support in the community. They praised our support channel to parents who might need it via MoreParents, local business partners who provide support and our More2Membership programme. Our career coaching programme with Emma Fulton, First Aid with Keri Hartwright and financial advice with Gingko were highlighted. Additionally, our mental well-being support was mentioned, alongside the support we were able to give to keyworker families and critical workers in the local area during Lockdown in 2020.

 – the judges commented we have a “well organised neighbourhood initiative which is targeted at meeting the needs of the most vulnerable families”. From our conception, More2Nurseries has always put community first, offering additional support to families through our More2parents and More2membership discount scheme and reaching out to the local community by engaging with local businesses, charities and CICs to offer services, education, teaching and financial investment. Profit has been invested in redesigning the local Forum Community Centre’s gardens and raising funds for various charities. During the pandemic, food collection was increased to neighbouring communities via Clockhouse Community Centre. As well as long-standing partnerships with MumsAid and the Bridge in East Greenwich Pleasaunce. #nurseryworldawards2021 #nwawards

Double Award Winners - Nursery World Awards

More2Nurseries have reached the final round of the prestigious Nursery World Awards for not just one, but two awards. We are delighted to have beaten off competition from hundreds of nurseries around the UK to reach the shortlist for the following awards:

The Nursery World awards shine a light on best practice and helps to raise the profile of the sector. Through all the challenges that face them, dedicated professionals continue to improve their skills and qualifications and do a fantastic job for young children. Winners are chosen by a prominent panel of expert judges that is representative of the diversity of disciplines and organisations that make up the sector. The Awards ceremony takes place in September and we look forward to updating you with how we get on!

Nursery world awards finalists!

We are delighted that both our nurseries have been awarded their Healthy Years London Award – First Steps, from the Mayor of London. This recognises that we are committed to the project and want to share knowledge and good practice with the nursery children, parents and staff.

The programme supports and recognises achievements in child health, wellbeing and development in early years settings.

, HEYL helps to reduce health inequalities by supporting a healthy start to life across themes that include healthy eating, oral and physical health and early cognitive development.

HEYL complements and enhances the statutory 

 framework, adding to the focus on children, families and staff health and wellbeing.

We are awaiting an appointment so we can be assessed for our Bronze Award and look forward to documenting the next steps with our community.

Healthy years london first steps award

We were so happy that the Mayor was able to join us for 

fifth birthday anniversary on Wednesday 21st April.

Prior to the celebration, it was all systems go!

The Directors came in to finish tidying and cleaning up the garden. The flower beds were replanted with flowers and fruit trees and the forest school area got a revamp. Nora, Yvonne and Melinda had been busy decorating the garden with bunting and balloons Kelly Clark made some amazing themed cup cakes. In the rooms, the children were busy practising their songs. It was a real team effort.

On the day of the celebration it was dry and bright outside and the garden looked perfect. The children say perfectly, waiting their turn to perform to the Mayor.

Emphasising our strong links with different cultures and language expertise the songs were from Ghana and Italy plus Runners favourite counting song in different languages including Japanese. They finished with an upbeat tempo version of – The Wheels on the Bus. The Mayor joined in with some of the actions and answered a variety of questions about her chain and badge from the curious older children.

The Mayor, who has formerly worked in Early Years and as a Primary Head Teacher, commented she was delighted to see the children enjoying the outdoor space which is so important to their development, especially in urban areas.

We were all so pleased to be able to safely mark this occasion outside. To have reached five years of operation means we count ourselves as an independent, established and trusted 

More2Childcare's fifth birthday celebration with the Mayor of Greenwich

There is a lot to think about when you are looking for the right nursery for your child. It’s a big decision and an important one! We understand that you want to make sure you make the right choice for you and your child, but you might not be sure where to start.

are always happy to help and answer any questions or concerns you have. To help you with your decision making, here are the top 10 questions we get asked most from families in their search for a Greenwich nursery...

all 3- and 4-years olds are entitled to 15 hours of

 funded childcare each week for 38 weeks a year from an 

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