Nurseries in DA2
21 registered nurseries — 1 Outstanding, 15 Good
Ofsted ratings in DA2
21
Total nurseries
1
Outstanding
15
Good
5
Not yet rated
Common Lane, Dartford
Joydens Wood Community Centre, Dartford
Bexley Sports and Social Club, Dartford
Joydens Wood CP School, DARTFORD
Joydens Wood Residents Community Association, Dartford
Why families love DA2
47.8/100
Family Score
9.33
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around DA2
Average property price: £421,528
Deprivation decile: 9/10 (10 = least deprived)
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in DA2
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 DA2?
DA2 has 21 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 1 are rated Outstanding and 15 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in DA2 are Outstanding or Good?
76% of nurseries in DA2 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in DA2?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in DA2 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in DA2?
Yes — many nurseries in DA2 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.