Best nurseries in Fleet Estate
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Dartford, 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 | Little Gem's Childcare Full day care · 20 places · DA1 1QT | Good (2023) |
| 2 | Star Day Nursery Full day care · 68 places · DA1 1RX | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Fleet Day Nursery Full day care · 40 places · DA2 6JX | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Cuddles Pre-School Sessional day care · 42 places · DA2 6JZ | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Kip McGrath Dartford Full day care · DA1 1LU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Fleet Estate?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South East, 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 Fleet Estate?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Fleet Estate; listed first: Little Gem's Childcare, Star Day Nursery, Fleet Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Fleet Estate?
In South East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £202 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 Fleet Estate?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Dartford · Swanscombe · South Darenth and Sutton at Hone · Stone (Dartford) · Marshes · West Hill
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.