--- title: "24 Day Nurseries near Dartford, 1 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/kent/dartford description: "Compare 24 day nurseries near Dartford: 1 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.4★ from 187 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Dartford **4.2★** average from **107** Google reviews 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 Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Dartford. 24 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.4★ 187 Google reviews 18 Accept funded hours 8 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 1 - Good 19 4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Dartford - Bright Beginnings (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-da1-2jt-ey270365) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (6) - Twinkletoes Preschool (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/twinkletoes-preschool-da2-7az-ey561332) · Ofsted Good · 5.0★ (14) - Rainbow Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-da1-2lp-127485) · Ofsted Good · 4.8★ (11) ## Nursery locations in and around Dartford ## Day nurseries in Dartford - ### Star Kids Children's Nursery ★ 4.4 (28 reviews) Dartford · DA1 1BE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/star-kids-children-s-nursery-da1-1be-ey481842 - ### The Chapel Nursery ★ 4.2 (26 reviews) Dartford · DA1 2GA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-chapel-nursery-da1-2ga-2616573 - ### Rainbow Day Nursery ★ 4.8 (11 reviews) Dartford · DA1 2LP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-da1-2lp-127485 - ### West Hill Life Dartford · DA1 1DE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/west-hill-life-ltd-da1-1de-ey561707 - ### Milestones Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Dartford · DA1 5XW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/milestones-day-nursery-da1-5xw-2814544 - ### Star Day Nursery ★ 4.0 (12 reviews) DARTFORD · DA1 1RX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/star-day-nursery-da1-1rx-ey456320 - ### Broomhill Playgroup DARTFORD · DA1 3HT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/broomhill-playgroup-da1-3ht-127056 - ### Little Gem's Childcare Dartford · DA1 1QT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-gem-s-childcare-da1-1qt-2638680 - ### Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 3.9 (27 reviews) Dartford · DA1 1NT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-springfield-lodge-dartford-day-nursery-and-preschool-da1-1nt-ey544213 ## 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 (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/about-our-data) Nursery Advice — home (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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