Best nurseries in Erith
8 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 | West Street Neighbourhood Nursery Full day care · 86 places · DA8 1FA | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | King David Nursery/Pre-School (Erith High Street) Full day care · 55 places · DA8 1FE | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Purple Willows Nuxley Village Full day care · 95 places · DA17 6EY | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Fox House Day Nursery Full day care · 30 places · DA17 6HR | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Dazzling Stars Pre School Sessional day care · 35 places · DA8 1SA | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Happi Feet Nursery Full day care · 65 places · DA17 6HF | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Jacqueline's Gems @ Lime Wood Full day care · 50 places · DA8 1FJ | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Violet Day Nursery - Erith Full day care · 55 places · DA8 1SH | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Erith?
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 Erith?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Erith, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: West Street Neighbourhood Nursery, King David Nursery/Pre-School (Erith High Street), Purple Willows Nuxley Village.
How much does nursery cost in Erith?
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 Erith?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.