Nurseries and childcare in Bean
We know of 41 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Bean, 1 of them in Bean itself. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 3 miles of the middle of Bean
- Northfleet Nursery SchoolGood or better Report card Sept 2026: Exceptional in every area · 2.9 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Bean, nearest first
- Jumping Beans Village Pre-School Ltd - Bean Preschool · 0.1 miles Youth & Community Hall, High St, Dartford, DA2 8AS Call
- Cygnets Pre School Child care and day care · 1.1 miles Swanscombe Council Offices and Community Hall, Swanscombe, DA10 Call
- Kids Incorporated Day Nursery - Bluewater Preschool · 1.3 miles West Village, Bluewater, Greenhithe, DA9 Call
- Little Fingers Day Nursery Child care and day care · 1.4 miles Malt House Farm Green St, Dartford, DA2 8DX 5 Call
- YMCA Swanscombe Childrens Centre Preschool Preschool · 1.4 miles Mannor Community Primary School, Swanscombe, DA10 0BU Call
- Southfleet Village Hall Day care preschool · 1.5 miles Dale Hill, Dale Rd, Gravesend, DA13 9NX Call
- Knockhall Early Birds Nursery Preschool · 1.5 miles Eynsford Rd, Greenhithe, DA9 Call
- Bright Horizons Families UK Day care preschool · 1.5 miles Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, DA10 0LP Call
- Dimples Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.6 miles Green Street Green Rd, Dartford, DA2 7HT 5 Call
- St Mary's Under Fives Preschool Preschool · 1.6 miles Recreation Ground, London Rd, Greenhithe, DA9 9DQ Call
- Springfield Lodge Day Nursery Preschool · 1.6 miles Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, DA10 0LP Call
- Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery And Preschool Preschool · 1.6 miles Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, DA10 0LP Call
- Jumping Beans Greenhithe Preschool · 1.6 miles Alexander Rd, Greenhithe, DA9 9HH Call
- Cygnets Preschool Preschool · 1.7 miles Council Offices & Community Hall, The Grove, Swanscombe, DA10 0GA 5 Call
- Places For Children Preschool · 2.0 miles Phoenix Parc, Snowden Hill, Northfleet, DA11 Call
- Longfield Day Nursery & Preschool Preschool · 2.0 miles Brickfield Farm, Longfield, DA3 Call
- Windmill Nursery Preschool · 2.1 miles Located in: The Brent Primary School, London Rd, Dartford, DA2 5 Call
- Molly's Pre School Preschool · 2.1 miles Main Rd, Longfield, DA3 Call
- Snowden Hill Nursery Preschool · 2.1 miles Snowden Hill, Swanscombe, DA11 9AE 5 Call
- Little Explorers Kindergarten Riverside and Hive Preschool · 2.1 miles The Hive , Gravesend, DA11 Call
- BrisleyBears Childcare Day care preschool · 2.2 miles Hall Road, Gravesend, DA11 Call
- KatieB Kids Preschool · 2.2 miles Chapel Drive, Chapel Drive, Stone, Dartford, DA2 5 Call
- Little Painters Childcare Home service · 2.3 miles Dene Holm Road, Gravesend, DA11 Call
- St Andrews Playgroup Preschool · 2.4 miles Church Hall, St Andrews, Watling St, Dartford, DA1 5 Call
- Our Lady's Pre-School Preschool · 2.4 miles St Josephs Catholic Primary Scool, Springhead Rd, Gravesend, DA11 Call
- Busy As Bees Nursery and Preschool Preschool · 2.4 miles Shepherd St, Gravesend, DA11 5 Call
- Bright Horizons Families UK Day care preschool · 2.5 miles Brickfield Farm, 167 Main Road, Longfield, DA3 7PJ Call
- Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery And Preschool Preschool · 2.5 miles Brickfield Farm, Longfield, DA3 5 Call
- Cheeky Chops Childcare Day care preschool · 2.5 miles Watercress Way, Dover Road, Gravesend, DA11 Call
- Riverside Pre School Kindergarden Preschool · 2.5 miles The Village Hall, Horton Rd, South Darenth, DA4 9AX Call
- Twinkletoes Preschool Preschool · 2.5 miles Horton Rd, Dartford, DA4 9AZ Call
- Kiddiecare Daycare & Preschool New Barn Day care preschool · 2.5 miles Balcarres, Southfleet Ave, Longfield, DA3 5 Call
- Giggles Learn Play & Imagine Child care and day care · 2.6 miles Princes View, Dartford, DA1 Call
- Molly's Pre School Preschool · 2.6 miles Main Rd, Longfield, DA3 Call
- Faith Nursery Brands Hatch Park Day care preschool · 2.6 miles Brandshatch Park Scratchers Lane Fawkham , Dartford, DA3 Call
- Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool Home service · 2.7 miles Powder Mill Ln, Dartford, DA1 Call
- Young Risers Accredited Pre-School Preschool · 2.7 miles Downs Rd, Istead Rise, DA13 Call
- Kiddiecare Kindergarten Preschool · 2.8 miles Istead Rise Primary School, Downs Rise,, Gravesend, DA13 Call
- Academy Day Nursery Child care and day care · 2.8 miles Darenth Rd, Dartford, DA1 Call
- Northfleet Nursery School Preschool · 2.9 miles London Rd, Gravesend, DA11 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 Bean?
We know of 41 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Bean, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Bean
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.