Nurseries in Bexley
Bexley has 133 early-years settings listed on LondonEY, with 4,424 places: 54 day nurseries, 42 school nursery classes, 34 pre-schools and 3 independent-school early-years units. They sit across several postcode districts, including DA16, DA8, DA7 and DA15. The area pages for Bexleyheath, Erith and Sidcup cover most of them.
Inspection results already include new-style report cards: Settings with one: 25, with 9 Strong or Exceptional in at least 4 of the 6 areas. Under the previous framework, Good 58 and Outstanding 1. Not yet inspected: 4. Report cards recording safeguarding as not met: 0. Read the full report before choosing.
For a shortlist use the highest-rated list for Bexley, then compare fees in Bexley and the council's funded-hours rules.
Bexley in numbers
133
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 54
- School nursery classes
- 42
- Pre-schools
- 34
- Independent schools (early years)
- 3
- Registered places
- 4,424
- Childminders (not listed individually)
- 221
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 25
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 9
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 1
- Good
- 58
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 4
Every setting in Bexley
133 of 133 settings in Bexley
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albury NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for Albury Nursery | DA7 | 20 places | Good | Bexleyheath 360 m |
| All A-Board Day Nursery & Tiny Town LtdPre-schoolOfsted report for All A-Board Day Nursery & Tiny Town Ltd | DA14 | 40 places | Strong in 4 of 6 areas | Albany Park 1.7 km |
| Barnehurst Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Barnehurst Infant School | DA8 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Barnehurst 550 m |
| Bedonwell Infant and Nursery SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School | DA17 | — | Early years: strong | Abbey Wood 1.6 km |
| Belmont AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Belmont Academy | DA8 | — | School inspection | Barnehurst 1.1 km |
| Belvedere Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Belvedere Infant School | DA17 | — | School inspection | Belvedere 460 m |
| Benedict House Preparatory SchoolIndependent school (early years) | DA15 | — | School inspection | Sidcup 660 m |
| Bexley Bears PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Bexley Bears Preschool | DA5 | 34 places | Good | Albany Park 390 m |
| Bexley Bears Preschool (Bexleyheath)Pre-schoolOfsted report for Bexley Bears Preschool (Bexleyheath) | DA7 | 28 places | Good | Bexleyheath 670 m |
| Bexley Day Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Bexley Day Nursery Limited | DA16 | 75 places | Strong in 2 of 6 areas | Welling 1.1 km |
| Bexley Forest school PreschoolDay nurseryForest schoolOfsted report for Bexley Forest school Preschool | DA5 | 48 places | Good | Albany Park 320 m |
| Bexley Manor Nursery SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Bexley Manor Nursery School | DA5 | 36 places | Good | Albany Park 780 m |
| Bexley Snap Short BreaksDay nurseryOfsted report for Bexley Snap Short Breaks | DA7 | 8 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Barnehurst 910 m |
| Birkbeck Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Birkbeck Primary School | DA14 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Sidcup 290 m |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary School | DA16 | — | School inspection | Falconwood 570 m |
| Blendon PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Blendon Preschool | DA5 | 30 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Albany Park 1.0 km |
| Bo Peeps Preschool LtdPre-schoolOfsted report for Bo Peeps Preschool Ltd | DA16 | 28 places | Good | Bexleyheath 1.0 km |
| Brampton Primary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Brampton Primary Academy | DA7 | — | School inspection | Bexleyheath 450 m |
| Bright Horizons Bexleyheath Day Nursery And PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Bexleyheath Day Nursery And Preschool | DA7 | 112 places | Good | Bexleyheath 300 m |
| Bubbles Nursery BexleyDay nurseryOfsted report for Bubbles Nursery Bexley | DA5 | 45 places | Good | Albany Park 850 m |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bexley HeathDay nurseryOfsted report for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bexley Heath | DA6 | 100 places | Good | Bexleyheath 0.9 km |
| Castilion Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Castilion Primary School | SE28 | — | Early years: expected | Barking Riverside 1.1 km |
| Chatsworth Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Chatsworth Infant School | DA15 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Sidcup 760 m |
| Cherry Tree Nursery & Kids Club Barrington RoadDay nurseryOfsted report for Cherry Tree Nursery & Kids Club Barrington Road | DA7 | 39 places | Good | Bexleyheath 410 m |
| Chestnut Tree Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Chestnut Tree Day Nursery | DA17 | 60 places | Good | Belvedere 1.1 km |
| Christ Church PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Christ Church Playgroup | DA15 | 26 places | Good | Sidcup 1.0 km |
| Clever Clogs Childcare LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Clever Clogs Childcare Ltd | DA16 | 58 places | Good | Welling 870 m |
| Croft Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Croft Day Nursery | SE2 | 58 places | Good | Abbey Wood 1.4 km |
| Croft Day Nursery BexleyheathDay nurseryOfsted report for Croft Day Nursery Bexleyheath | DA6 | 127 places | Good | Bexleyheath 720 m |
| Crook Log Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Crook Log Primary School | DA6 | — | School inspection | Bexleyheath 650 m |
| Danson Aunties Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Danson Aunties Pre-School | DA7 | 24 places | Good | Bexleyheath 480 m |
| Days Lane Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Days Lane Primary School | DA15 | — | Early years: Good | Sidcup 1.5 km |
| Dazzling Stars Pre SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Dazzling Stars Pre School | DA8 | 35 places | Not yet inspected | Erith 250 m |
| Dot's Tots Day Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Dot's Tots Day Nursery Limited | SE28 | 73 places | Good | Barking Riverside 1.4 km |
| Dulverton Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Dulverton Primary School | SE9 | — | Early years: Outstanding | New Eltham 750 m |
| East Wickham Primary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for East Wickham Primary Academy | DA16 | — | School inspection | Welling 490 m |
| Easy Peasy Nursery and DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for Easy Peasy Nursery and Daycare | DA18 | 50 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Abbey Wood 1.1 km |
| Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean RoadPre-schoolOfsted report for Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road | DA6 | 32 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Bexleyheath 1.0 km |
| Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Little NestPre-schoolOfsted report for Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Little Nest | DA15 | 27 places | Strong or exceptional in 6 of 6 areas | Welling 1.6 km |
| Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Little NestPre-schoolOfsted report for Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Little Nest | DA16 | 15 places | Not yet inspected | Bexleyheath 1.0 km |
| Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Old RoadDay nurseryOfsted report for Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Old Road | DA1 | 61 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Crayford 900 m |
| Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Standard RoadPre-schoolOfsted report for Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Standard Road | DA6 | 60 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Bexleyheath 780 m |
| Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Standard Road 'Under Twos'Pre-schoolOfsted report for Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Standard Road 'Under Twos' | DA6 | 40 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Bexleyheath 780 m |
| Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- The BroadwayPre-schoolOfsted report for Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- The Broadway | DA6 | 48 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Bexleyheath 870 m |
| Fairford Academy BarnehurstSchool nursery classOfsted report for Fairford Academy Barnehurst | DA7 | — | School inspection | Barnehurst 1.0 km |
| Falconwood PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Falconwood Preschool | DA16 | 26 places | Good | Falconwood 1.0 km |
| Family Tree Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Family Tree Day Nursery | DA14 | 48 places | Good | Albany Park 2.0 km |
| First Step Daycare & Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd | DA16 | 40 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Welling 140 m |
| Foster's Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Foster's Primary School | DA16 | — | School inspection | Bexleyheath 790 m |
| Fox House Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Fox House Day Nursery | DA17 | 30 places | Good | Belvedere 780 m |
| Gravel Hill Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Gravel Hill Primary School | DA6 | — | Early years: expected | Barnehurst 1.2 km |
| Haberdashers' Crayford PrimarySchool nursery classOfsted report for Haberdashers' Crayford Primary | DA1 | — | Early years: Good | Crayford 850 m |
| Haberdashers' Slade Green PrimarySchool nursery classOfsted report for Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary | DA8 | — | Early years: Good | Slade Green 610 m |
| Happi Feet NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Happi Feet Nursery | DA17 | 65 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Belvedere 860 m |
| Happifeet NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Happifeet Nursery | DA8 | 49 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Slade Green 820 m |
| Hillsgrove Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hillsgrove Primary School | DA16 | — | School inspection | Bexleyheath 1.5 km |
| Holy Redeemer PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Holy Redeemer Playgroup | DA15 | 40 places | Good | Sidcup 1.4 km |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School | DA15 | — | Early years: Good | Sidcup 370 m |
| Hook Lane Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hook Lane Primary School | DA16 | — | School inspection | Welling 340 m |
| Howbury Preschool And DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for Howbury Preschool And Daycare | DA8 | 40 places | Good | Slade Green 670 m |
| Hurst Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hurst Primary School | DA5 | — | School inspection | Albany Park 620 m |
| Jack And Jill's Preschool LimitedPre-schoolOfsted report for Jack And Jill's Preschool Limited | DA7 | 52 places | Good | Bexleyheath 780 m |
| Jacqueline's Gems @ Erith ParkDay nurseryOfsted report for Jacqueline's Gems @ Erith Park | DA8 | 55 places | Good | Erith 890 m |
| Jacqueline's Gems @ Lime WoodDay nurseryOfsted report for Jacqueline's Gems @ Lime Wood | DA8 | 50 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Erith 730 m |
| Jubilee Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Jubilee Primary School | SE28 | — | Early years: expected | Abbey Wood 1.5 km |
| Kiddies Palace Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Kiddies Palace Nursery Limited | DA8 | 58 places | Good | Slade Green 610 m |
| King David Nursery/Pre-School (Elm Road)Pre-schoolOfsted report for King David Nursery/Pre-School (Elm Road) | DA8 | 24 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Slade Green 300 m |
| King David Nursery/Pre-School (Erith High Street)Day nurseryOfsted report for King David Nursery/Pre-School (Erith High Street) | DA8 | 55 places | Good | Erith 240 m |
| Leigh Stationers' Primary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy | DA16 | — | School inspection | Falconwood 630 m |
| Lessness Heath Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Lessness Heath Primary School | DA17 | — | School inspection | Belvedere 940 m |
| Little JemsDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Jems | SE28 | 28 places | Good | Barking Riverside 1.3 km |
| Little Lambs Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Little Lambs Pre-School | DA17 | 40 places | Good | Belvedere 1.3 km |
| Little Wings Big Dreams NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery | DA16 | 55 places | Good | Welling 290 m |
| Lottie's Day Nursery SidcupDay nurseryOfsted report for Lottie's Day Nursery Sidcup | DA15 | 126 places | Good | Sidcup 190 m |
| Mayfair Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Mayfair Day Nursery | DA7 | 79 places | Good | Bexleyheath 590 m |
| Mayplace Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Mayplace Primary School | DA7 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Barnehurst 1.0 km |
| Medua Bilingual NurseryDay nurseryBilingualOfsted report for Medua Bilingual Nursery | DA16 | 20 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Welling 1.0 km |
| Merton Court SchoolIndependent school (early years) | DA14 | — | School inspection | Sidcup 1.4 km |
| Mini Gems Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Mini Gems Pre-School | DA1 | 30 places | Good | Crayford 530 m |
| Monkey Puzzle Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery | DA6 | 140 places | Good | Bexleyheath 580 m |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery SidcupDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup | DA15 | 105 places | Good | Sidcup 320 m |
| Monkey Puzzle WellingDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Welling | DA16 | 78 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Welling 610 m |
| New Foundations Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for New Foundations Day Nursery | DA7 | 29 places | Good | Bexleyheath 670 m |
| Next Generation Day Nursey (Barnehurst) LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Next Generation Day Nursey (Barnehurst) Ltd | DA7 | 46 places | Good | Barnehurst 1.0 km |
| Nickie's Nippers Pre School LtdPre-schoolOfsted report for Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd | DA1 | 36 places | Good | Crayford 690 m |
| Northend NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Northend Nursery | DA8 | 47 places | Good | Slade Green 570 m |
| Northumberland Heath Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Northumberland Heath Primary School | DA8 | — | Early years: Good | Barnehurst 1.0 km |
| Old Bexley Church of England SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Old Bexley Church of England School | DA5 | — | Early years: Good | Bexley 670 m |
| Old Bexley Village Pre-schoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Old Bexley Village Pre-school | DA5 | 30 places | Good | Bexley 460 m |
| Orchard Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Orchard Primary School | DA14 | — | Early years: expected | Sidcup 1.6 km |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School | DA15 | — | Early years: Good | Falconwood 1.6 km |
| Parkway Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Parkway Primary School | DA18 | — | School inspection | Abbey Wood 1.0 km |
| Peareswood Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Peareswood Primary School | DA8 | — | School inspection | Slade Green 670 m |
| Pelham Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Pelham Primary School | DA7 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Barnehurst 1.0 km |
| Poppets Pre SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Poppets Pre School | DA16 | 35 places | Good | Welling 0.9 km |
| Premier Lodge Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Premier Lodge Day Nursery | DA15 | 108 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Sidcup 780 m |
| Purple Willows Nuxley VillageDay nurseryOfsted report for Purple Willows Nuxley Village | DA17 | 95 places | Good | Belvedere 880 m |
| Purple Willows SidcupDay nurseryOfsted report for Purple Willows Sidcup | DA15 | 40 places | Good | Sidcup 340 m |
| Rainbow PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Rainbow Playgroup | DA16 | 21 places | Good | Falconwood 1.0 km |
| Rise and Shine Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Rise and Shine Day Nursery & Pre-School | DA14 | 47 places | Strong in 3 of 6 areas | Sidcup 1.2 km |
| Risedale Pre SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Risedale Pre School | DA7 | 45 places | Good | Barnehurst 250 m |
| Royal Park Primary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Royal Park Primary Academy | DA14 | — | Early years: Good | Albany Park 580 m |
| Sandringham Pre-schoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Sandringham Pre-school | DA16 | 35 places | Good | Welling 790 m |
| Sendtivate DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for Sendtivate Daycare | DA14 | 30 places | Not yet inspected | Sidcup 1.1 km |
| Shenstone SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Shenstone School | DA1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Crayford 780 m |
| Sherwood Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Sherwood Park Primary School | DA15 | — | School inspection | Sidcup 1.6 km |
| Sidcup Day Nursery And Forest SchoolDay nurseryForest schoolOfsted report for Sidcup Day Nursery And Forest School | DA14 | 60 places | Good | Sidcup 1.3 km |
| Spring - Northumberland HeathDay nurseryOfsted report for Spring - Northumberland Heath | DA8 | 34 places | Good | Barnehurst 1.0 km |
| St Augustine's Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for St Augustine's Pre-School | DA17 | 30 places | Good | Belvedere 710 m |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Fidelis Catholic Primary School | DA8 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Erith 1.0 km |
| St John's Church PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for St John's Church Playgroup | DA16 | 32 places | Good | Welling 1.0 km |
| St Mary's PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for St Mary's Playgroup | DA1 | 20 places | Good | Crayford 780 m |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School | DA16 | — | Early years: Good | Bexleyheath 1.0 km |
| St Paul's PlaygroupDay nurseryOfsted report for St Paul's Playgroup | DA8 | 50 places | Good | Barnehurst 940 m |
| St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School | DA14 | — | Early years: Good | Albany Park 1.8 km |
| St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School | DA8 | — | Early years: Good | Slade Green 590 m |
| Super Kiddies Day Care.Pre-schoolOfsted report for Super Kiddies Day Care. | DA16 | 32 places | Good | Bexleyheath 780 m |
| The Cottage NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Cottage Nursery | DA1 | 60 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Crayford 90 m |
| The Hospital Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Hospital Day Nursery | DA14 | 60 places | Good | Sidcup 1.7 km |
| The Pickford NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Pickford Nursery | DA7 | 65 places | Good | Bexleyheath 580 m |
| Tiny Explorer Kids NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery | DA7 | 77 places | Good | Barnehurst 140 m |
| Toddleswood Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Toddleswood Pre-School | SE2 | 96 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Abbey Wood 780 m |
| Twinnie Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Twinnie Day Nursery | DA17 | 40 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Belvedere 800 m |
| Upland Little ExplorersDay nurseryOfsted report for Upland Little Explorers | DA7 | 37 places | Not yet inspected | Bexleyheath 350 m |
| Upland Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Upland Primary School | DA7 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Bexleyheath 350 m |
| Upton Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Upton Primary School | DA5 | — | School inspection | Bexley 1.4 km |
| Violet Day Nursery - ErithDay nurseryOfsted report for Violet Day Nursery - Erith | DA8 | 55 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Erith 260 m |
| Walton House Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Walton House Nursery Ltd | DA14 | 36 places | Good | Sidcup 800 m |
| Wellington Boots Playgroup & Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Wellington Boots Playgroup & Pre-School | DA15 | 26 places | Good | Sidcup 190 m |
| West Lodge SchoolIndependent school (early years) | DA15 | — | School inspection | Sidcup 290 m |
| West Street Neighbourhood NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for West Street Neighbourhood Nursery | DA8 | 86 places | Outstanding | Erith 440 m |
| Wonder Zone NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Wonder Zone Nursery | DA16 | 30 places | Good | Welling 320 m |
| Yarnton Way NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Yarnton Way Nursery | DA18 | 84 places | Strong in 2 of 6 areas | Abbey Wood 1.1 km |
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Settings by postcode district
- DA1 7 settings
- DA5 9 settings
- DA6 9 settings
- DA7 19 settings
- DA8 20 settings
- DA14 12 settings
- DA15 15 settings
- DA16 22 settings
- DA17 10 settings
- DA18 3 settings
- SE2 2 settings
- SE9 1 setting
- SE28 4 settings
Neighbourhoods in Bexley
Fees
| Average weekly price (nurseries) | Inner London | Outer London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | |||
| 25 hours a week, no funded hours | £238.01 | £216.94 | £188.75 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £185.10 | £171.39 | £148.82 |
| Age 2 | |||
| 25 hours a week, no funded hours | £222.18 | £213.99 | £174.85 |
| 25 hours a week, after 15 funded hours (extra-support 2-year-olds) | £88.87 | £85.60 | £69.94 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £180.69 | £172.62 | £140.72 |
| Age 3 and 4 | |||
| 25 hours a week, after 15 universal funded hours | £86.54 | £82.67 | £67.20 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £179.13 | £158.31 | £132.72 |
Free childcare in Bexley
- Working parents (from 9 months)
- Apply on GOV.UK for an 11-digit code and give it to your provider; re-confirm every 3 months. Apply on GOV.UK
- 2-year-olds with extra support
- Apply through the council. This link goes to the council's application. Apply
- All 3 and 4-year-olds (15 hours)
- No application to the council: speak to your chosen provider.
Bexley Family Information Directory
Checked against the council website on 22 October 2026.
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Nurseries in Bexley: questions
How many nurseries and pre-schools are there in Bexley?
133 settings: 54 day nurseries, 42 school nursery classes, 34 pre-schools and 3 independent-school early-years units. They offer 4,424 places in all.
How many Bexley nurseries are strongly rated?
Of the 25 new report cards, those rating at least 4 of the 6 areas Strong or Exceptional: 9; settings holding an old-style Outstanding grade: 1. Settings meeting either test appear on the highest-rated list. Settings graded Good under the previous framework: 58.
How do I apply for free childcare in Bexley?
The council points working families to the government's Best Start in Life site for the 30-hour code, which you pass to your nursery. For two-year-old funding there is a council portal login. Bexley's own pages do not set out their own term dates, so the national deadlines apply: 31 December, 31 March and 31 August. See free childcare in Bexley.
Are there childminders in Bexley?
Ofsted lists 221 childminders. Childminders in Bexley gives the rating breakdown and explains how to check one.
Are there forest school or bilingual nurseries in Bexley?
Settings with forest school in their name: 2; with a name suggesting bilingual provision: 1. Check the forest school list and ask settings what outdoor time looks like in each week.
Which postcodes does Bexley cover?
Postcode districts include DA16, DA8, DA7, DA15, DA14, DA5, DA17 and DA6.