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4.2★ average from 107 parent reviews on Google

We track 24 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Dartford. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 19 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 187 Google reviews across 17 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 18 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 8 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Dartford at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Dartford.

24
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.4★
187 parent reviews
18
Accept funded hours
8
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding1
  • Good19

4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Dartford?
We list 24 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Dartford. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Dartford are rated Outstanding?
1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Dartford, including Bright Beginnings. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Dartford?
Across 17 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Dartford have left 187 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Dartford?
18 of the 24 nurseries within 1 miles of Dartford (75%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Dartford take babies?
8 settings within 1 miles of Dartford are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more