Nurseries and childcare in Locksbottom
We know of 56 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Locksbottom, 2 of them in Locksbottom 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 Locksbottom, nearest first
- Bright Start Montessori Preschool · 0.5 miles 207-213 Crofton Rd, Orpington, BR6 8PT Call
- Fern Hill Montessori Preschool · 0.6 miles Sports Club, Farrow Flds, High St, Orpington, BR6 7BA Call
- Little Angels Montessori Pre-School Preschool · 0.9 miles St Nicholas Church, Leamington Ave, Orpington, BR6 9QB Call
- Tumble Tots Preschool · 0.9 miles St Nicholas Church Hall, Leamington Ave, Orpington, BR6 Call
- Crofton Early Learners Preschool · 1.0 miles Crofton Lane, Orpington, BR5 Call
- Bright Horizons Crofton Day Nursery and Preschool Preschool · 1.1 miles 86 Crofton Ln, Orpington, BR5 1HD 5 Call
- Love & Learn Montessori Pre School Preschool · 1.1 miles Bromley Common Cricket Club, Bromley, BR2 8HQ Call
- Kindred Orpington Day Nursery And Pre-School Preschool · 1.4 miles Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 5 Call
- Brightsparks Day Nursery Nhs Preschool · 1.4 miles Brightspark Day Nursery Orpington Hospital, Orpington, BR6 9JU Call
- St James Preschool Preschool · 1.5 miles St James The Great RC Church, 281a Crescent Dr, Orpington, BR5 1AY Call
- Tiddlywinks Pre-school Preschool · 1.5 miles Woodhurst Ave, Orpington, BR5 Call
- Astley Day Centre Day care preschool · 1.5 miles Magpie Hall Ln, Bromley, BR2 5 Call
- Pony & Panda Nursery at Petts Wood Preschool · 1.5 miles Southborough Lane, Bromley, BR2 Call
- Orpington Montessori Preschool Preschool · 1.5 miles Methodist Church, Orpington Montessori preschool, Sevenoaks Rd, Orpington, BR6 9JH Call
- Microsport Bromley Preschool · 1.5 miles Old Hill, Orpington, BR6 Call
- Day to Day Care Home health care · 1.6 miles 1St Floor Offices 350 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0NQ Call
- Alexes day nursery Day care preschool · 1.6 miles Tudor Way, Orpington, BR5 Call
- Hollybank Child care and day care · 1.7 miles Chislehurst Rd, Orpington, BR6 5 Call
- Keston Forest Preschool Preschool · 1.7 miles Church Rd, Keston, BR2 6HT Call
- Kelly Bennett Childminder Preschool · 1.8 miles Repton Road, Orpington, BR6 Call
- Bright Beginnings Preschool Preschool · 1.8 miles Greencourt Rd, Orpington, BR5 1QW Call
- Baston Pre-School Preschool · 1.9 miles Baston Rd, Bromley, BR2 Call
- The Wonder Years Preschool · 1.9 miles Bromley Common, Bromley, BR2 5 Call
- The Pavilion Pre-school Preschool · 1.9 miles Willett Recreation Ground, Crossway, Orpington, BR5 Call
- Barracudas Activity Day Camps - Hayes Child care and day care · 2.0 miles Hayes School West Common Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 Call
- The Chelsfield Nursery and pre-school Day care preschool · 2.0 miles Windsor Drive Community centre, Orpington, BR6 6HD Call
- Poochies Dog Walking & Day Care Pet boarding · 2.0 miles Bark Hart Rd, Orpington, BR6 Call
- Little Bees Pre-school Preschool · 2.0 miles All Saints Church, Orpington, BR6 Call
- St Mary's Pre School Playgroup Preschool · 2.1 miles Hayes Old Church Schools Halls, 86 Hayes St, Bromley, BR2 7BA Call
- Day Camp Child care and day care · 2.2 miles Downe Activity Centre, Birdhouse Lane, Orpington, BR6 7LJ Call
- Bright Horizons Bickley Day Nursery And Preschool Preschool · 2.3 miles 2 Daly Drive, Bromley, BR1 2FF 5 Call
- St Luke's Pre-school Preschool · 2.3 miles St. Luke's Church Halls, 45 Southlands Rd, Bromley, BR2 Call
- Little Elliotts Child care and day care · 2.3 miles 4 Elliott Rd, Bromley, BR2 9NU Call
- Raglan Day Nursery Child care and day care · 2.3 miles Raglan Rd, Bromley, BR2 9NL Call
- The Garden Pre-school, Hayes Preschool · 2.3 miles Bromley Town Cricket Club, Hayes Lane, Bromley, BR29 Call
- Tiddlywinks Preschool Preschool · 2.4 miles Poverest Primary School, Tillingbourne Green, Orpington, BR5 Call
- Kindred Little Learners Preschool · 2.4 miles Havelock Pavilion, Havelock Rd, Bromley, BR2 9NY Call
- Little Learners Preschool · 2.5 miles Havelock Rd, Bromley, BR2 Call
- Lilly Brook Bickley Pre-School Preschool · 2.5 miles Cricket Club, Bickley Park Rd, Bickley Rd, Bromley, BR1 2AS Call
- Gates Green Pre School Preschool · 2.5 miles 16 Gates Green Road, West Wickham, BR4 9JW 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 Locksbottom?
We know of 56 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Locksbottom. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Locksbottom
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.