Best nurseries in Elmstead
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 | Village Nurseries Ltd Sessional day care · 42 places · BR7 6DA | Outstanding (2020) |
| 2 | Village Nurseries Ltd Sessional day care · 35 places · BR7 5LX | Report card: 5 strong (Jan 2026) |
| 3 | Pals Christ Church Sessional day care · 40 places · BR7 5JJ | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Lilly Brook Pre-School Sessional day care · 32 places · BR1 2AS | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Pink Elephants Nursery Full day care · 63 places · BR7 5EL | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Bright Horizons Bickley Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 92 places · BR1 2FF | Good (2021) |
| 7 | Munchkin Sports Babington House School Holiday Camp Full day care · 80 places · BR7 5ES | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Elmstead?
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 Elmstead?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Elmstead, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Village Nurseries Ltd, Village Nurseries Ltd, Pals Christ Church.
How much does nursery cost in Elmstead?
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 Elmstead?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 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.