Nurseries and childcare in Howbury
We know of 57 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Howbury, 1 of them in Howbury itself. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare near Howbury, nearest first
- Howbury Tumblers Day care preschool · 0.5 miles 2EL, Chrome Rd, Erith, DA8 2HX Call
- Happi Feet Nursery Preschool · 0.8 miles Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 5 Call
- 𝕋𝕠𝕥𝕤 ℙ𝕝𝕒𝕪 𝔹𝕖𝕩𝕝𝕖𝕪 Day care preschool · 0.9 miles Parkhill Road, Dartford, DA5 Call
- King David Nursery & Pre School Preschool · 1.2 miles Riverside Centre Saltford Close, London, DA8 5 Call
- Mini Gems Preschool Preschool · 1.4 miles Mini Gems Preschool, Crayford Baptist Church, Bexley Ln, Dartford, DA1 4DD Call
- Broomhill Preschool Playgroup Preschool · 1.4 miles Lutonia Hall, Broomhill Rd, Dartford, DA1 Call
- Enchanted Wood Preschool Preschool · 1.4 miles VCD ATHLETIC, Old Rd, Dartford, DA1 4DN 4 Call
- Steephill School & Pre-School Preschool · 1.5 miles Off Castle Hill, Fawkham , Dartford, DA3 7BG Call
- Jacqueline's Gems Childcare Services Home service · 1.5 miles 230-232 Bexley Rd, Erith, DA8 3HB Call
- Christchurch Pre-school Preschool · 1.6 miles Parish Hall, Christchurch, Christchurch Rd, Dartford, DA1 5 Call
- Nickie's Nippers Pre School Preschool · 1.6 miles Magnus Hall, Novio, Bourne Rd, Dartford, DA1 4BU Call
- The Chapel Nursery Preschool · 1.6 miles The Chapel, Constance Grove, Dartford, DA1 2GA 5 Call
- Risedale Pre-school Preschool · 1.7 miles Church Hall, Risedale Rd, Bexleyheath, DA7 6LJ 5 Call
- Milan Day Centre Child care and day care · 1.7 miles 2 Westgate Rd, Dartford, DA1 2AR Call
- Sticky Fingers Childcare Home service · 1.7 miles Sticky Fingers Childcare, 8 Brook Vale, Erith, DA8 1JP Call
- KTB Kids Preschool · 1.7 miles Westgate House, Dartford, DA1 2EH Call
- Northumberland Heath Day Nursery Preschool · 1.7 miles 141 Brook St, Erith, DA8 1JD Call
- Spring Childcare Northumberland Heath Day care preschool · 1.7 miles 143 Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JD Call
- Highfield Rd Pre-school Preschool · 1.7 miles 2 Highfield Rd, Dartford, DA1 2JY Call
- Star Kids Preschool · 1.8 miles 31-33 Hythe St, Dartford, DA1 1BE 5 Call
- Maries Day Care Child care and day care · 1.8 miles Lowry Close, London, DA8 Call
- Rainbow Day Nursery Child care and day care · 1.8 miles Summerhill Rd, Dartford, DA1 2LP 5 Call
- Enchanted Wood Preschool- Bexley Park Preschool · 1.9 miles Calvert Drive, Dartford, DA2 7GA Call
- KidzProof Limited Preschool · 2.0 miles Proof House , Purfleet, RM19 1ZY Call
- Play And Learn Pre School Preschool · 2.1 miles Scouts Hall, 85 Mayplace Rd W, Bexleyheath, DA7 4JL Call
- Fox House Day Nursery Preschool · 2.1 miles 56 Erith Rd, Belvedere, DA17 6HR 4 Call
- The Butterfly Rooms Preschool · 2.1 miles Tank Hill Lane, Purfleet, RM19 1TA Call
- Woodlands Pre-School Preschool · 2.1 miles Tank Hill Rd, Purfleet, RM19 Call
- Happi Feet Nursery Preschool · 2.1 miles Erith Rd, London, DA17 5 Call
- Academy Day Nursery Child care and day care · 2.3 miles Darenth Rd, Dartford, DA1 Call
- Busy Bees at Bexleyheath Day care preschool · 2.3 miles Graham Rd, Bexleyheath, DA6 7EG 5 Call
- Purple Willows Day Nursery & Preschool Preschool · 2.4 miles 2 Erith Rd, Belvedere, DA17 6EZ 5 Call
- Bright Beginnings Nursery Preschool · 2.4 miles Oakfield Ln, Dartford, DA1 Call
- Chestnut Tree Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.4 miles 6A Nuxley Rd, Belvedere, DA17 5JF 5 Call
- Mini Montessori Stay and Play Day care preschool · 2.4 miles 147 Picardy Rd, Belvedere, DA17 6DF Call
- Oakfield Childrens Centre Preschool · 2.4 miles Oakfield Lane, Dartford, DA1 Call
- Little Lambs Pre-School Preschool · 2.4 miles 14 Albert Rd, Belvedere, DA17 5LJ 5 Call
- Enchanted Wood Preschool Preschool · 2.4 miles Roberts Hall, Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7BT 5 Call
- Long Lane Childcare Day care preschool · 2.5 miles Long Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 Call
- St Paulinus Pre School Crayford Preschool · 2.5 miles St Paulinus Church Hall, Manor Road, Dartford, DA1 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Howbury?
We know of 57 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Howbury. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Howbury
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.