Nurseries and childcare in Farningham
We know of 11 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Farningham, 1 of them in Farningham 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 Farningham, nearest first
- Anthony Roper Pre-School and Kindergarten Preschool · 0.5 miles Unit, C, O, Anthony Roper Pre-School & Kindergarten The Nursery, High St, Dartford, DA4 0AA Call
- Riverside Pre School Kindergarden Preschool · 1.8 miles The Village Hall, Horton Rd, South Darenth, DA4 9AX Call
- Twinkletoes Preschool Preschool · 1.8 miles Horton Rd, Dartford, DA4 9AZ Call
- Faith Nursery Brands Hatch Park Day care preschool · 1.9 miles Brandshatch Park Scratchers Lane Fawkham , Dartford, DA3 Call
- Westview Playgroup, Swanley Preschool · 2.0 miles Westview Playgroup C/O Downsview Community Primary School, Beech Ave, Swanley, BR8 8AU Call
- Swanley Kindergarten Preschool · 2.1 miles Kingswood Ave, Swanley, BR8 8AN Call
- AB Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.4 miles 21 Station Rd, Swanley, BR8 8ES 5 Call
- Five Wents Preschool Preschool · 2.4 miles Five Wents Memorial Hall, Swanley Ln, Swanley, BR8 Call
- Bright Sparks Pre School Preschool · 2.6 miles The Child Centre, Sycamore Dr, Swanley, BR8 4 Call
- Dawn to Dusk Day Nurseries Child care and day care · 2.6 miles St Marys Rd, Swanley, BR8 Call
- The Birches Nursery - Swanley Day care preschool · 2.7 miles 14 The Birches, Swanley, BR8 7YL 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 Farningham?
We know of 11 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Farningham. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Farningham
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