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Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool

Day nursery · Powder Mill Lane, Dartford, DA1 1NT

GoodBirth to 8+07:00 to 18:30, 5 days a week★ 3.9 Google, 27144 placesLong established

0.1 mi

2 min walk

01332 411815 Their website

Oakfield Primary Academy

School nursery class · Oakfield Lane, Dartford, DA1 2SW

Part of a schoolFree funded hoursFrom age 208:30 to 15:30, 5 days a weekPart of a school

0.4 mi

8 min walk

01322220831 Their website

Little Gem's Childcare

Day nursery · 105 Brent Lane, Dartford, DA1 1QT

Report card Apr 2026Birth to 8+Open all day, usually 8am to 6pm20 placesLong established

0.6 mi

11 min walk

St. Michaels Pre School

Pre-school · St. Michaels Church Hall, 2 High Road, Dartford, DA2 7EG

GoodBirth to 508:30 to 14:30, 5 days a week30 placesOpen for decades

0.6 mi

11 min walk

07765 024 181 Their website

Leigh Academy Dartford

School nursery class · York Road, Dartford, DA1 1SQ

Part of a schoolFree funded hoursFrom age 3Term time, school hoursPart of a school

0.6 mi

12 min walk

01322224453 Their website

Star Day Nursery

Day nursery · 21 East Hill, Dartford, DA1 1RX

GoodBirth to 8+07:00 to 19:00, 5 days a week★ 4.0 Google, 1268 placesLong established

0.6 mi

13 min walk

01322836090 Their website

Asante, Anita Donna

Childminder · Dartford, DA1 2QG

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder6 placesNewly registered

0.7 mi

13 min walk

Mega Camps Dartford

After-school club · The Leigh Academy, Green Street Green Road, Dartford, DA1 1QE

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+Before and after school, plus holidays90 placesLong established

0.7 mi

13 min walk

West Hill Life Ltd

Day nursery · Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Dartford, DA1 1DE

GoodBirth to 8+08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week25 placesLong established

0.7 mi

14 min walk

01322278677 Their website

Rainbow Day Nursery

Day nursery · Westgate Primary School, Summerhill Road, Dartford, DA1 2LP

GoodBirth to 8+07:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week★ 4.8 Google, 11124 placesOpen for decades

0.7 mi

15 min walk

Bright Beginnings

Day nursery · North Kent College, Hadlow College, Dartford, DA1 2JT

OutstandingBirth to 8+08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week★ 5.0 Google, 666 placesOpen for decades

0.7 mi

15 min walk

01322 629443 Their website

Star Kids Children's Nursery

Day nursery · 31 - 33 Hythe Street, Dartford, DA1 1BE

GoodBirth to 8+07:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week★ 4.4 Google, 2832 placesLong established

0.7 mi

15 min walk

01322293920 Their website

Magee, Rebecca Amy

Childminder · Dartford, DA1 1UA

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder3 placesNewly registered

0.8 mi

15 min walk

Highfield Road Pre-school

Pre-school · Highfield Road Baptist Church, Springvale North, Dartford, DA1 2JY

GoodBirth to 509:15 to 14:45, 4 days a week34 placesLong established

0.8 mi

15 min walk

The Brent Pre School

Pre-school · Brent Methodist Church, St. Vincents Road, Dartford, DA1 1XF

Not yet inspectedTakes funded hoursBirth to 8+From 1 year 6 months07:45 to 15:45, 5 days a week40 placesOpen a few years

0.8 mi

16 min walk

07960833754 Their website

St Andrews Playgroup

Pre-school · Watling Street, Dartford, DA1 1RF

GoodTakes funded hours£16.00 a sessionBirth to 8+From 2 years 6 months09:30 to 12:30, 5 days a week★ 4.8 Google, 2230 placesOpen for decades

0.8 mi

17 min walk

07979092993 Their website

Peterpan Pre-School

Pre-school · Hawley Pavilion, Hawley Road, Dartford, DA2 7RB

GoodTakes funded hoursBirth to 8+From 2 years08:30 to 15:00, 5 days a week26 placesOpen for decades

0.9 mi

18 min walk

07939 023 517 Their website

The Chapel Nursery

Day nursery · The Chapel, Constance Grove, Dartford, DA1 2GA

GoodTakes funded hoursBirth to 8+Babies from 3 months07:30 to 18:30, 5 days a week★ 4.1 Google, 3274 placesLong established

0.9 mi

19 min walk

01322272219 Their website

Milestones Day Nursery

Day nursery · Unit B, Highwater House, Dartford, DA1 5XW

Report card Nov 2025Birth to 8+Open all day, usually 8am to 6pm65 placesNewly opened

1.0 mi

19 min walk

The Winning Child Nursery

Day nursery · R C C G, Rehoboth House, Dartford, DA2 6DA

GoodBirth to 507:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week★ 4.4 Google, 1170 placesLong established

1.0 mi

20 min walk

07969077395 Their website

Efunsiyan, Mary Nsikan

Childminder · Dartford, DA1 5UB

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder6 placesLong established

1.0 mi

20 min walk

West Hill Life Limited

After-school club · Our Ladys Rc Primary School, King Edward Avenue, Dartford, DA1 2HX

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week35 placesLong established

1.0 mi

20 min walk

01322278677 Their website

Adeniyi, Omolade

Childminder · Dartford, DA1 5UN

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder18 placesLong established

1.0 mi

20 min walk

Silva, Lisa

Childminder · Dartford, DA1 1YY

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder6 placesRegistered for decades

1.0 mi

21 min walk

Chibici, Irina

Childminder · Dartford, DA2 7PU

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder4 placesRegistered a few years

1.1 mi

21 min walk

Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd

Pre-school · Christchurch Hall, Christchurch Road, Dartford, DA1 3DH

GoodBirth to 509:00 to 15:00, 5 days a week★ 5.0 Google, 1540 placesOpen for decades

1.1 mi

21 min walk

07523 414 516 Their website

Cuddles Pre-School

Pre-school · Community Centre, Swaledale Road, Dartford, DA2 6JZ

GoodBirth to 509:00 to 12:00, 5 days a week42 placesLong established

1.1 mi

22 min walk

07722514729 Their website

Fleet Day Nursery

Day nursery · Lunedale Road, Dartford, DA2 6JX

GoodBirth to 8+08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week40 placesOpen for decades

1.1 mi

22 min walk

Mrs Jacqueline Lomax Wynne

Childminder · Dartford, DA2 6JQ

OutstandingBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder6 placesRegistered for decades

1.2 mi

23 min walk

Cracknell, Davina Mary Jane

Childminder · Dartford, DA1 5DQ

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder18 placesLong established

1.2 mi

24 min walk

Progressive Sports @ St Anselm's

After-school club · St. Anselms Rc Primary School, Littlebrook Manorway, Dartford, DA1 5EA

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+Before and after school, plus holidays15 placesNewly opened

1.2 mi

3 min drive

Fleming, Tracey

Childminder · Dartford, DA2 6LQ

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder12 placesLong established

1.2 mi

3 min drive

Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool

Day nursery · Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7EU

GoodBirth to 507:30 to 18:30, 5 days a week97 placesOpen for decades

1.2 mi

3 min drive

01322 917504 Their website

The Windmill Nursery Dartford

Pre-school · Brent Cp School, London Road, Dartford, DA2 6BA

GoodBirth to 8+09:00 to 16:00, 5 days a week26 placesLong established

1.3 mi

3 min drive

01322229393 Their website

Jacqueline's Gems @ The Brent

After-school club · The Brent Primary School, London Road, Dartford, DA2 6BA

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+09:00 to 17:00, 5 days a week★ 4.0 Google, 2365 placesLong established

1.3 mi

3 min drive

01322 351594 Their website

Happy Orkids at Dartford Limited

Day nursery · Marsh Street, Dartford, DA1 5QB

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week59 placesNewly opened

1.3 mi

3 min drive

07402354444 Their website

River Mill Primary School

School nursery class · Central Road, Dartford, DA1 5XR

Part of a schoolFree funded hoursFrom age 3Term time, school hoursPart of a school

1.3 mi

3 min drive

01322466975 Their website

KatieB Kids

Day nursery · Ktb Kids St Luke'S Chapel, Chapel Drive, Dartford, DA2 6FF

GoodBirth to 507:30 to 18:30, 5 days a week★ 4.2 Google, 2579 placesOpen a few years

1.3 mi

4 min drive

01322 277 200 Their website

Badu-Kusi, Sheila

Childminder · Dartford, DA2 6LJ

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder6 placesRegistered for decades

1.3 mi

4 min drive

Starkidsstedmunds Nursery

Pre-school · Temple Hill Church, St Edmund'S Road, Dartford, DA1 5ND

Not yet inspectedBirth to 5Sessions in term time, often mornings30 placesNewly opened

1.3 mi

4 min drive

Temple Hill Primary Academy

School nursery class · St Edmund'S Road, Dartford, DA1 5ND

Part of a schoolFree funded hoursFrom age 3Term time, school hoursPart of a school

1.3 mi

4 min drive

01322224600 Their website

Broomhill Playgroup

Day nursery · Lutonia Hall, Broomhill Road, Dartford, DA1 3HT

GoodTakes funded hours£21.00 a sessionBirth to 5From 2 years09:00 to 15:00, 5 days a week30 placesOpen for decades

1.4 mi

4 min drive

07866 320 664 Their website

Play Place The Ark

Pre-school · Stone Baptist Church Hill House Road, Dartford, DA2 6HQ

GoodBirth to 8+Sessions in term time, often mornings36 placesLong established

1.4 mi

4 min drive

West Hill Life Ltd

After-school club · Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Chatsworth Road, Dartford, DA1 5AF

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week25 placesLong established

1.4 mi

4 min drive

01322278677 Their website

Dimples Day Nursery Limited

Day nursery · Green Street, Green Road, Darenth, DA2 7HT

OutstandingBirth to 8+07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week★ 4.1 Google, 16155 placesOpen for decades

1.4 mi

4 min drive

01322 285885 Their website

Jiwan, Neelufer Nazir

Childminder · Dartford, DA1 3LA

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder5 placesLong established

1.4 mi

4 min drive

Twinkletoes Preschool

Day nursery · Leyton Cross Social Club, Tredegar Road, Dartford, DA2 7AZ

GoodTakes funded hoursBirth to 8+From 1 year 8 months09:00 to 14:45, 5 days a week★ 5.0 Google, 1524 placesLong established

1.5 mi

4 min drive

07871381872 Their website

Toybox Pre-School

Day nursery · Wentworth County Infant School, Wentworth Drive, Dartford, DA1 3NG

GoodBirth to 8+Open all day, usually 8am to 6pm26 placesLong established

1.5 mi

4 min drive

01322292923 Their website

Jones, Tracey Ann

Childminder · Dartford, DA1 3NE

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder5 placesRegistered for decades

1.6 mi

4 min drive

Taylor, Rachel

Childminder · Dartford, DA1 3ND

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder6 placesRegistered a few years

1.7 mi

5 min drive

St Mary's Under 5's Preschool

Pre-school · St Mary'S Under 5'S Preschool, Recreation Ground, Greenhithe, DA9 9DQ

GoodBirth to 5Sessions in term time, often mornings40 placesOpen for decades

1.8 mi

5 min drive

01322275442 Their website

Chirpy Kids Out Of School Club

After-school club · Stone Community Hall, Stone Pavilion, Greenhithe, DA9 9DS

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+Before and after school, plus holidays40 placesLong established

1.8 mi

5 min drive

Chirpy Kids Out Of School Club

After-school club · Stone St Mary'S Cofe Primary School, Hayes Road, Greenhithe, DA9 9EF

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+Before and after school, plus holidays230 placesNewly opened

1.8 mi

5 min drive

Akinsiku, Oluwakemi

Childminder · Swanley, BR8 7SN

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder4 placesLong established

2.0 mi

5 min drive

Newton, Catharine Margaret

Childminder · Greenhithe, DA9 9DR

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder12 placesLong established

2.0 mi

5 min drive

Star Kids Out of School Club

After-school club · The Bridge Community Primary School, The Community Campus, Dartford, DA1 5GB

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+Before and after school, plus holidays28 placesOpen for decades

2.0 mi

6 min drive

Dartford Bridge Community Primary School

School nursery class · Community Campus, Dartford, DA1 5GB

Part of a schoolFree funded hoursFrom age 3Term time, school hoursPart of a school

2.0 mi

6 min drive

01322470678 Their website

Acorns Early Years Centre

Day nursery · Joy House, Franklin Road, Dartford, DA2 7UZ

GoodBirth to 8+07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week★ 4.5 Google, 880 placesOpen for decades

2.0 mi

6 min drive

01322 550568 Their website

Busy Bees Pre-School

Pre-school · Village Hall, Main Road, Dartford, DA4 9HP

GoodBirth to 5Sessions in term time, often mornings35 placesOpen for decades

2.0 mi

6 min drive

Anosike, Nkechi

Childminder · London Borough of Bexley, Crayford Library, Dartford, DA1 4FN

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder2 placesNewly opened

2.0 mi

6 min drive

Little Un's Pre-School

Pre-school · Darenth Village Hall, Ladywood Road, Darenth, Dartford, DA2 7LL

GoodBirth to 8+Sessions in term time, often mornings38 placesOpen for decades

2.1 mi

6 min drive

The Cottage Nursery

Day nursery · The Cottage, Lower Station Road, Crayford, DA1 3PY

Report card Jan 2026Takes funded hoursBirth to 8+Babies from 3 months07:30 to 18:30, 5 days a week★ 5.0 Google, 2760 placesLong established

2.1 mi

6 min drive

01322838181 Their website

Joydenswood breakfast and after school club ltd

After-school club · Joydens Wood Cp School, Birchwood Drive, Dartford, DA2 7NE

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+Before and after school, plus holidays35 placesOpen a few years

2.1 mi

6 min drive

Tiggywinkles Pre-School and Playgroup

Pre-school · Joydens Wood Community Centre, Birchwood Drive, Dartford, DA2 7NE

GoodBirth to 509:00 to 15:00, 5 days a week36 placesOpen for decades

2.1 mi

6 min drive

Kids Inc Day Nursery

Day nursery · Kids Inc Nurseries, Unit Wvl24, Greenhithe, DA9 9SE

GoodBirth to 8+09:00 to 17:00, 5 days a week106 placesLong established

2.1 mi

6 min drive

0208 598 2600 Their website

Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bexley Park

Day nursery · Bexley Sports and Social Club, Calvert Drive, Dartford, DA2 7GA

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+08:00 to 16:30, 5 days a week113 placesLong established

2.2 mi

6 min drive

07956 122864 Their website

Haberdashers' Crayford Primary

School nursery class · Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, DA1 4RS

Part of a schoolFree funded hoursFrom age 3Term time, school hoursPart of a school

2.2 mi

6 min drive

Sugarplumz Ltd Haberdashers Primary Crayford

After-school club · Haberdashers Crayford Primary, Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, DA1 4RS

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+07:30 to 18:30, 5 days a week18 placesNewly opened

2.2 mi

6 min drive

02035350305 Their website

West Hill Life Ltd

After-school club · St. Pauls C of E School, School Lane, Swanley, BR8 7PJ

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week20 placesLong established

2.2 mi

6 min drive

01322278677 Their website

St. Barnabas Pre School Nursery

Pre-school · St. Barnabas Church Hall, Tile Kiln Lane, Bexley, DA5 2BG

GoodTakes funded hours£20.00 a sessionBirth to 5From 2 years 3 monthsSessions in term time, often mornings★ 5.0 Google, 1035 placesOpen for decades

2.2 mi

6 min drive

07762 596 760 Their website

West Hill Life Ltd At Saint Paulinus Primary School

After-school club · St. Paulinus C of E Primary School, Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, DA1 4RW

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week30 placesLong established

2.3 mi

6 min drive

01322 278677 Their website

Mini Gems Pre-School

Pre-school · Crayford Baptist Church, Bexley Lane, Dartford, DA1 4DD

GoodTakes funded hoursBirth to 8+From 2 years08:30 to 15:00, 5 days a week30 placesLong established

2.3 mi

6 min drive

0208 914 7955 Their website

Baldwyns Park Nursery

Pre-school · Baldwyns Park Baptist Church, Dartford Road, Bexley, DA5 2AY

GoodBirth to 5Sessions in term time, often mornings40 placesLong established

2.4 mi

7 min drive

07941790155 Their website

Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd

Pre-school · Scout Association, 3rd Crayford Scout Group, Dartford, DA1 4BU

GoodBirth to 509:00 to 15:00, 5 days a week★ 5.0 Google, 3136 placesOpen a few years

2.5 mi

7 min drive

07957583893 Their website

Shenstone School

School nursery class · 94 Old Road, Crayford, DA1 4DZ

Part of a schoolFree funded hoursFrom age 2Term time, school hoursPart of a school

2.5 mi

7 min drive

01322524145 Their website

St Mary's Playgroup

Pre-school · St Mary of the Crays, Church Centre, Crayford, DA1 4DZ

GoodBirth to 5Sessions in term time, often mornings20 placesOpen for decades

2.5 mi

7 min drive

SmileyArk Kids - Crayford

After-school club · St. Joseph Rc Primary School, Old Road, Dartford, DA1 4DZ

Report card Feb 2026Birth to 8+Before and after school, plus holidays25 placesLong established

2.5 mi

7 min drive

Twinkletoes (Early years) Pre-school Limited

Pre-school · Horton Kirby & South Darenth Village Hall, Horton Road, Dartford, DA4 9AX

GoodBirth to 5Sessions in term time, often mornings30 placesOpen a few years

2.5 mi

7 min drive

Conteh, Kadiatu

Childminder · Greenhithe, DA9 9TA

Needs improvementBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder6 placesRegistered for decades

2.6 mi

7 min drive

St Paulinus Pre School

Pre-school · St. Paulinus Community Hall, Manor Road, Dartford, DA1 4ET

Report card Mar 2026Birth to 5Sessions in term time, often mornings32 placesOpen a few years

2.6 mi

7 min drive

Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Old Road

Day nursery · V C D Athletic Club, Old Road, Dartford, DA1 4DN

Report card May 2026Birth to 8+08:00 to 16:30, 5 days a week61 placesOpen a few years

2.6 mi

7 min drive

07956 122864 Their website

Hextable Village Pre-School

Pre-school · The Gallery, Heritage Centre, Swanley, BR8 7LT

GoodTakes funded hours£34.50 a dayBirth to 5From 2 years09:00 to 15:00, 5 days a week26 placesOpen for decades

2.6 mi

7 min drive

07720 920308 Their website

Olding, Kelly

Childminder · Bexleyheath, DA7 6JY

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder6 placesRegistered for decades

2.7 mi

7 min drive

Northend Nursery

Day nursery · 4a Lincoln Close, Slade Green, Kent, DA8 2EB

GoodBirth to 8+08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week47 placesOpen for decades

2.7 mi

7 min drive

01322 331168 Their website

Five Wents Pre-School

Pre-school · Five Wents Memorial Hall, Swanley Lane, Swanley, BR8 7LD

Not yet inspectedBirth to 5Sessions in term time, often mornings36 placesOpen a few years

2.8 mi

8 min drive

07538561854 Their website

King David Nursery/Pre-School (Elm Road)

Pre-school · Slade Green Christian Fellowship Church, Elm Road, Erith, DA8 2NW

GoodBirth to 508:00 to 14:30, 5 days a week24 placesLong established

2.8 mi

8 min drive

07943807398 Their website

Mayplace Primary School

School nursery class · Woodside Road, Barnehurst, DA7 6EQ

Part of a schoolFree funded hoursFrom age 2Term time, school hoursPart of a school

2.8 mi

8 min drive

01322523256 Their website

Jumping Beans Village Preschool Limited

Pre-school · Bean Village Hall, High Street, Bean Dartford, DA2 8AS

GoodBirth to 509:00 to 15:00, 5 days a week36 placesLong established

2.8 mi

8 min drive

07981 520446 Their website

Next Generation Day Nursey (Barnehurst) Ltd

Day nursery · 208 Parkside Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6NW

GoodTakes funded hours£95.00 a dayBirth to 8+Babies from 9 months07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week★ 5.0 Google, 546 placesLong established

2.8 mi

8 min drive

01322 557126 Their website

Old Bexley Village Pre-school

Pre-school · St. Marys Church Hall, Manor Road, Bexley, DA5 3LX

GoodBirth to 509:30 to 12:30, 5 days a week★ 4.4 Google, 530 placesOpen for decades

2.9 mi

8 min drive

Skinner, Lesley Patricia

Childminder · Swanley, BR8 7YJ

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder6 placesLong established

2.9 mi

8 min drive

The Birches Nursery

Day nursery · 18 the Birches, Swanley Park, Swanley, BR8 7YL

GoodTakes funded hoursBirth to 5Babies from 3 months07:00 to 18:30, 5 days a week★ 4.9 Google, 24125 placesOpen a few years

2.9 mi

8 min drive

01322660330 Their website

West Hill Life Ltd

After-school club · Horton Kirby C of E Primary School, Horton Road, Dartford, DA4 9BN

Not yet inspectedBirth to 8+08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week40 placesLong established

3.0 mi

8 min drive

01322 278677 Their website

Kiddies Palace Nursery Limited

Day nursery · Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre & Library, Chrome Road, Erith, DA8 2EL

GoodBirth to 8+Open all day, usually 8am to 6pm58 placesLong established

3.0 mi

8 min drive

Adesanya, Abolaji Oladunni

Childminder · Erith, DA8 2EL

GoodBirth to 8+Hours arranged with the childminder12 placesLong established

3.0 mi

8 min drive

Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary

School nursery class · Chrome Road, Erith, DA8 2EL

Part of a schoolFree funded hoursFrom age 308:45 to 15:15, 5 days a weekPart of a school

3.0 mi

8 min drive

01322402188 Their website

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