Best nurseries in Chelsfield
6 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 | Brinds Well Day Nursery Full day care · 148 places · BR6 7PH | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Charterhouse Pre-School Sessional day care · 59 places · BR6 9DJ | Report card: 2 strong, 3 expected (Feb 2026) |
| 3 | Ready Steady Grow Pre-School Sessional day care · 50 places · BR6 6AG | Good (2025) |
| 4 | The Chelsfield Pre-School Sessional day care · 50 places · BR6 6HD | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Bumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare Full day care · 20 places · BR6 6BQ | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 6 | Kids Nursery Full day care · 29 places · BR6 6BQ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Chelsfield?
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 Chelsfield?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Chelsfield, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Brinds Well Day Nursery, Charterhouse Pre-School, Ready Steady Grow Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Chelsfield?
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 Chelsfield?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
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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.