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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [London](/search?region=London) 4. Enchanted Wood Preschool Old Road # Enchanted Wood Preschool Old Road Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · V C D Athletic Club, Old Road, Dartford, DA1 4DN · Bexley Number of places 61 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority Bexley About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Enchanted Wood Preschool Old Road, located in Dartford, DA1 4DN, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that was registered with Ofsted on April 12, 2024. The preschool provides exceptional care and education for babies and young children, focusing on fostering resilience, confidence, and a love for learning. Staff create a nurturing environment where children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, consistently achieve very well across all areas of learning and development. The curriculum is inclusive and ambitious, carefully designed to meet individual needs and backgrounds, ensuring all children make sustained progress from their starting points. The preschool has a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with children enjoying digging and planting in the forest-school area. Leaders maintain a strong safeguarding culture and effectively engage with parents and the wider community to support children's development. Our ethos Enchanted Wood Preschool emphasises an outdoor play-based and Reggio Emilia-inspired forest school approach, aiming to foster a stimulating and engaging experience for children aged 9 months to 4 years across its various locations. The preschool is committed to continuous professional development for its highly qualified staff, who are trained in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, and Forest School practices. A dedicated specialist provision, "Little Nest," supports children with additional or complex needs. What it's like All children achieve excellent outcomes and benefit from the enriching environment at the pre-school. Staff inspire each child's excitement and motivation to learn. Children excel in their learning because staff carefully design a curriculum that considers their individual needs and backgrounds. Children across the pre-school consistently try hard and keep going when they face challenges. When children find understanding their own feelings challenging, staff gently reassure them. Children effectively manage their feelings and have developed warm and trusting relationships with others, feeling confident to share their feelings and develop a secure sense of belonging. Strong standard Nurturing environment Inclusive curriculum Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/fees-supplementsbexleypark) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Enchanted Wood Preschool Old Road Inspection date May 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303940)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782833) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-old-road-da1-4dn-2782833) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 08:00 - 18:00 Age range 9 months - 4 years Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Enchanted Wood Preschool Old Road Last inspected 6 May 2026 What it's like to attend All children achieve excellent outcomes and benefit from the enriching environment at the pre-school. Staff inspire each child's excitement and motivation to learn. Children excel in their learning because staff carefully design a curriculum that considers their individual needs and backgrounds. Children across the pre-school consistently try hard and keep going when they face challenges. When children find understanding their own feelings challenging, staff gently reassure them. Children effectively manage their feelings and have developed warm and trusting relationships with others, feeling confident to share their feelings and develop a secure sense of belonging. Inspector highlights - All children achieve very well in all areas of learning and development. - Children are excited to learn, build confidence, and enjoy new experiences. - Staff create routines that support children to be highly productive and resilient learners. - Staff consistently role model positive relationships and have a fun approach to teaching. - Staff across the pre-school consistently support children of all ages to develop a positive self-image. - Staff create an inclusive and ambitious curriculum, closely considering the individual needs of all children. - Leaders work closely with a variety of external partners and ensure that staff plan ambitious opportunities for all children. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should continue to develop how they share their best practices externally to make a sustained difference to the outcomes of all children. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303940) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive focused and tailored support, including interventions and close collaboration with specialist settings and other professionals, to ensure they thrive and reach their full potential. Outdoor space Children enjoy spending time outside in the fresh air, connecting with nature, and developing physical and mental health. Pre-school children and toddlers actively engage in digging and planting seeds in the forest-school area, learning about nature and their environment. Inspection history Most recent inspection 6 May 2026 Strong standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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