Nurseries and childcare in Chelsfield
We know of 24 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Chelsfield. 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 Chelsfield, nearest first
- The Chelsfield Nursery and pre-school Day care preschool · 1.0 miles Windsor Drive Community centre, Orpington, BR6 6HD Call
- Kelly Bennett Childminder Preschool · 1.1 miles Repton Road, Orpington, BR6 Call
- Brightsparks Day Nursery Nhs Preschool · 1.4 miles Brightspark Day Nursery Orpington Hospital, Orpington, BR6 9JU Call
- Orpington Montessori Preschool Preschool · 1.6 miles Methodist Church, Orpington Montessori preschool, Sevenoaks Rd, Orpington, BR6 9JH Call
- Little Bees Pre-school Preschool · 1.6 miles All Saints Church, Orpington, BR6 Call
- Poochies Dog Walking & Day Care Pet boarding · 1.6 miles Bark Hart Rd, Orpington, BR6 Call
- Day to Day Care Home health care · 1.7 miles 1St Floor Offices 350 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NQ Call
- Microsport Bromley Preschool · 1.8 miles Old Hill, Orpington, BR6 Call
- Tumble Tots Preschool · 1.9 miles St Nicholas Church Hall, Leamington Ave, Orpington, BR6 Call
- Little Angels Montessori Pre-School Preschool · 1.9 miles St Nicholas Church, Leamington Ave, Orpington, BR6 9QB Call
- Kindred Orpington Day Nursery And Pre-School Preschool · 2.0 miles Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 5 Call
- Our Lady's Preschool Preschool · 2.1 miles 312 High St, Orpington, BR5 4AR Call
- Threshers Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.2 miles 193 High St, Orpington, BR5 4AX Call
- Mrs Bonds Village Nursery Preschool · 2.3 miles Village Hall, High St, Orpington, BR5 4AX Call
- Hollybank Child care and day care · 2.5 miles Chislehurst Rd, Orpington, BR6 5 Call
- Bright Horizons Crofton Day Nursery and Preschool Preschool · 2.5 miles 86 Crofton Ln, Orpington, BR5 1HD 5 Call
- Shelly Tots Pre-School Preschool · 2.5 miles Mountfield Community Centre, 17 Sandway Rd, Orpington, BR5 3TU 5 Call
- Crofton Early Learners Preschool · 2.6 miles Crofton Lane, Orpington, BR5 Call
- Fern Hill Montessori Preschool · 2.6 miles Sports Club, Farrow Flds, High St, Orpington, BR6 7BA Call
- Tiddlywinks Preschool Preschool · 2.6 miles Poverest Primary School, Tillingbourne Green, Orpington, BR5 Call
- Bright Start Montessori Preschool · 2.7 miles 207-213 Crofton Rd, Orpington, BR6 8PT Call
- Shoreham Village Preschool Preschool · 2.8 miles Church St, Sevenoaks, TN14 Call
- Bright Beginnings Preschool Preschool · 2.9 miles Greencourt Rd, Orpington, BR5 1QW Call
- Alexes day nursery Day care preschool · 3.0 miles Tudor Way, Orpington, BR5 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 Chelsfield?
We know of 24 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Chelsfield. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Chelsfield
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