Spring - Northumberland Heath
GoodBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Erith for children from birth to 5, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024. Open since 2016, with 34 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
What childcare usually costs in Bexley
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Bexley from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
DA8 1JDWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 6 August 2026 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
- 27 February 2026 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 22 February 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
The manager and the staff create an environment where children and their families feel they belong. The manager works well alongside staff, and they all know the families and their children's needs. From the moment children enter the nursery, staff are on hand to welcome them warmly into their rooms. All children separate easily from their parents and carers. Staff are nurturing and attentive, and they make sure that all children are settled, happy and feel safe. For example, they know that some babies new to the setting enjoy being rocked to soothe them, which helps them to feel secure.
Children behave well because staff keep them occupied and engaged in exciting activities. Staff teach older children the rules of the setting so that these children learn to regulate their own behaviour and be kind towards others. Children enjoy their learning and develop positive attitudes towards their friends and good social skills in readiness for school.
The manager has clear curriculum aims for all children, including those who are most able and those who have gaps in their learning. She knows what she wants children to learn as they progress through the nursery and on to school. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make the best progress they are capable of.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- use all opportunities to enable children to concentrate during their everyday routines and activities to prepare them for their future learning n strengthen support for children with SEND to encourage them to socialise and join in even more in all learning experiences.
- 22 February 2024Good
- 6 August 2019Good
- 21 August 2018Needs improvement
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Spring - Northumberland Heath
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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