Best nurseries in Bickley
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Bromley, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kindred Little Learners Bromley Full day care · 130 places · BR2 9NY | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | St Lukes Pre-School Sessional day care · 26 places · BR2 9NN | Outstanding (2021) |
| 3 | Little Elms Bromley Full day care · 80 places · BR2 9SX | Good (2024) |
| 4 | The Wonder Years Bromley Full day care · 33 places · BR2 9RJ | Good (2023) |
| 5 | The Lodge Pre School And Nursery Ltd Full day care · 47 places · BR1 2EN | Good (2021) |
| 6 | Little Crocs Day Nursery and Pre School Full day care · 32 places · BR5 1SG | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Orbit Explorers (Bromley Common) Sessional day care · 46 places · BR2 9RE | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Bickley?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Outer London, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Bickley?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Bickley, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Kindred Little Learners Bromley, St Lukes Pre-School, Little Elms Bromley.
How much does nursery cost in Bickley?
In Outer London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £217 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Bickley?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
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Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.