Best Nurseries in DARTFORD
50 nurseries in DARTFORD — 1 Outstanding, 22 Good
Ofsted ratings in DARTFORD
50
Total nurseries
1
Outstanding
22
Good
27
Not yet rated
Powder Mill Lane, Dartford
Common Lane, Dartford
Joydens Wood Community Centre, Dartford
Horton Kirby & South Darenth Village Hall, Dartford
Anthony Roper Cp School, Dartford
The Bridge Community Primary School, DARTFORD
Joydens Wood Residents Community Association, Dartford
Joydens Wood CP School, DARTFORD
River Mill Primary School, Dartford
The Bridge Community Primary School, DARTFORD
St. Paulinus C of E Primary School, DARTFORD
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in DARTFORD
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in DARTFORD?
DARTFORD has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 1 are rated Outstanding and 22 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in DARTFORD are rated Outstanding or Good?
46% of nurseries in DARTFORD are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in DARTFORD?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in DARTFORD sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.