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Nurseries for toddlers in Barnes Cray

There are 80 nurseries for toddlers registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of Barnes Cray, Bexley Borough, and 59 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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80 nurseries near Barnes Cray

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Heath, Dartford

Broomhill Playgroup

Lutonia Hall, Broomhill Road · DA1 3HT

0.7 miles from Barnes Cray
OfstedGoodJun 2024Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Dartford, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by Broomhill Playgroup Committee.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Heath, Dartford

Toybox Pre-School

Wentworth County Infant School, Wentworth Drive · DA1 3NG

0.8 miles from Barnes Cray
OfstedGoodOct 2021Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Dartford, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2021. Registered for 26 places and run by Sutherland, Carol.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Crayford, Bexley

The Cottage Nursery

The Cottage, Lower Station Road · DA1 3PY

1.0 mile from Barnes Cray
Inspected January 2026Full day care60 places

A full day care nursery in Crayford, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 60 places and run by Super Start Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Crayford, Bexley

St Mary's Playgroup

St Mary of the Crays, Church Centre · DA1 4DZ

1.0 mile from Barnes Cray
OfstedGoodJun 2023Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Crayford, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023. Registered for 20 places and run by St Mary's Playgroup Committee.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Town, Dartford

Rainbow Day Nursery

Westgate Primary School, Summerhill Road · DA1 2LP

1.2 miles from Barnes Cray
OfstedGoodNov 2024Full day care124 places

A full day care nursery in Dartford, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 124 places and run by Rainbow Day Nursery (Early Years Centre) Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Town, Dartford

Milestones Day Nursery

Unit B, Highwater House · DA1 5XW

1.3 miles from Barnes Cray
Inspected November 2025Full day care65 places

A full day care nursery in Dartford, last inspected by Ofsted in November 2025. Registered for 65 places and run by Milestones Day Nursery Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Town, Dartford

Churchyard Cherubs

Holy Trinity Church, High Street · DA1 1DE

1.4 miles from Barnes Cray
OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care25 places

A full day care nursery in Dartford, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 25 places and run by West Hill Life Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Brent, Dartford

Star Day Nursery

21 East Hill, DARTFORD · DA1 1RX

1.5 miles from Barnes Cray
OfstedGoodJan 2023Full day care68 places

A full day care nursery in Dartford, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2023. Registered for 68 places and run by Stand Out Theatre Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Childcare in Barnes Cray at a glance

Inspection results
59 of the 80 nurseries for toddlers within 3 miles of Barnes Cray (74%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 3 Outstanding and 56 Good.
Ages taken
80 list babies under 2, 80 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 80 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Bexley's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about nurseries for toddlers in Barnes Cray

Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 80 Ofsted-registered nurseries for toddlers within 3 miles of Barnes Cray. 3 are rated Outstanding and 56 are rated Good at their latest inspection.