Best nurseries in Crayford
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Bexley, 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 | Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd Sessional day care · 36 places · DA1 4BU | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Kiddies Palace Nursery Limited Full day care · 58 places · DA8 2EL | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Howbury Preschool And Daycare Full day care · 40 places · DA8 3PR | Good (2024) |
| 4 | King David Nursery/Pre-School (Elm Road) Sessional day care · 24 places · DA8 2NW | Good (2023) |
| 5 | St Mary's Playgroup Sessional day care · 20 places · DA1 4DZ | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Jacqueline's Gems @ Erith Park Full day care · 55 places · DA8 3FG | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Mini Gems Pre-School Sessional day care · 30 places · DA1 4DD | Good (2021) |
| 8 | The Cottage Nursery Full day care · 60 places · DA1 3PY | Report card: 5 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 9 | St Paulinus Pre School Sessional day care · 32 places · DA1 4ET | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Crayford?
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 Crayford?
There are 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Crayford; listed first: Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd, Kiddies Palace Nursery Limited, Howbury Preschool And Daycare.
How much does nursery cost in Crayford?
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 Crayford?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bexley · Erith · Sidcup · Bexleyheath Broadway · Bostall · Crossway Park · Danson Park · St Michael's · Welling
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.