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[London](/search?region=London) 4. Spring - Northumberland Heath # Spring - Northumberland Heath Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Northumberland Heath Childrens Centre, 141 Brook Street, ERITH, DA8 1JD · Bexley Number of places 34 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Bexley About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Spring Northumberland Heath Nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Located in Erith, Kent, the nursery offers full day care with convenient car park access for drop-offs and collections. The dedicated team of passionate practitioners focuses on fostering children's learning and development through engaging activities. Children are encouraged to explore and play using natural resources, with accessible free-flow play areas that allow them to express themselves within a safe setting. The nursery prides itself on creating a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. They accept various funding options, including both existing schemes and those being introduced by the government in phases from April 2024 to September 2025, which will extend funded childcare hours to younger children. This commitment ensures that families can access the childcare they need. The nursery also emphasises the importance of the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) to further support children's early education and development. Our ethos With passionate practitioners the children’s learning and development are at heart. Children are encouraged to play and explore using natural resources and with accessible free flow play, children are able to express themselves in a safe environment. What it's like The manager and staff at Spring - Northumberland Heath create a welcoming and nurturing environment where children feel safe and settled. Children are engaged in exciting activities, learn to regulate their own behaviour, and develop good social skills. The manager has clear curriculum aims, ensuring all children, including those with SEND, make excellent progress. ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age band, splitting children at 36 months, with separate rates for full day and half day sessions. An ad-hoc hourly rate is also available for flexible childcare needs. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00-6:00 Age range 6 weeks to 5 years Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Spring - Northumberland Heath Last inspected 22 February 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend The manager and staff at Spring - Northumberland Heath create a welcoming and nurturing environment where children feel safe and settled. Children are engaged in exciting activities, learn to regulate their own behaviour, and develop good social skills. The manager has clear curriculum aims, ensuring all children, including those with SEND, make excellent progress. Inspector highlights - The provider has recently strengthened the systems for recruitment and vetting. - All staff share the manager's vision for children's learning and implement her curriculum aims well. - Staff help babies and toddlers to develop their early physical abilities, and pre-school children show good physical skills. - Staff form close bonds with all children to help them develop trusting relationships. - Staff across all age groups encourage children to develop good communication and language skills. Areas to develop - 1 use all opportunities to enable children to concentrate during their everyday routines and activities to prepare them for their future learning - 2 strengthen support for children with SEND to encourage them to socialise and join in even more in all learning experiences. Inspection #10332669 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242800) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Spring - Northumberland Heath Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10332669 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242800)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539470) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://springchildcare.co.uk/our-locations/spring-northumberland-heath/) Northumberland Heath Childrens Centre, 141 Brook Street, ERITH, DA8 1JD Opening hours 8:00-6:00 [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.15714/51.47416/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near ERITH - [Day nurseries in ERITH](/search?q=ERITH) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=spring-northumberland-heath-da8-1jd-ey539470) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make the best progress they are capable of. Staff support children with SEND effectively and involve them well in activities they enjoy, and also work closely with parents and outside agencies to secure the help that children need. Outdoor space Pre-school children confidently speak about what they are doing and can explain the rules, such as only running in the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Spring - Northumberland Heath 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIkTQPJrdXcLq_lG-ExXKK3pAiG-44LtpK7SaUYcdP5n4Id1Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ana Jornea 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtaFBybzdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8afb371f6787d:0x41fe4c0445ba2075) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUM3QLdIu7uWWqWNa6kWg-DWM4Aea_TkKoOPt8RwqGAVc1jJAXjFg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rajwinder Poonie 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRcUxHY2RBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8afb371f6787d:0x41fe4c0445ba2075) Reviews from Google for Spring - Northumberland Heath. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4755321837783228533&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2018 - February 2024 Good - August 2019 Good - August 2018 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Spring - Northumberland Heath ### How does Spring - Northumberland Heath support children with SEND? ### What is Spring - Northumberland Heath working on improving? ### What outdoor space does Spring - Northumberland Heath have? ### How did Spring - Northumberland Heath do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Which area does Spring - Northumberland Heath serve? ## About the setting Spring - Northumberland Heath registered in 2016 and is located in Erith, in the London borough of Bexley. The nursery operates from within Northumberland Heath Children's Centre, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff, with eight holding level 3 and two holding level 2 early years qualifications. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY539470 Registered person Action For Children Developments Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in ERITH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Spring - Northumberland Heath. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### St Paul's Playgroup Erith · DA8 1HN ](/nursery/st-paul-s-playgroup-da8-1hn-115376) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery Bexleyheath · DA7 6HD 4.8(22 reviews) ](/nursery/tiny-explorer-kids-nursery-da7-6hd-2713154) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Jacqueline's Gems @ Lime Wood Erith · DA8 1FJ ](/nursery/jacqueline-s-gems-lime-wood-da8-1fj-2746371) - [ Ofsted: Met 0.7 mi ### Bexley Snap Short Breaks Bexleyheath · DA7 6QP 4.9(10 reviews) ](/nursery/bexley-snap-short-breaks-da7-6qp-ey542008) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Happi Feet Nursery Belvedere · DA17 6HF 3.8(15 reviews) ](/nursery/happi-feet-nursery-da17-6hf-2849371) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Purple Willows Nuxley Village Belvedere · DA17 6EY 3.1(15 reviews) ](/nursery/purple-willows-nuxley-village-da17-6ey-2555602) [See all nurseries in ERITH →](/search?q=ERITH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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