Best nurseries in Marshes
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 | Milestones Day Nursery Full day care · 65 places · DA1 5XW | Report card: 2 expected, 3 needs attention (Nov 2025) |
| 2 | Happy Orkids at Dartford Limited Full day care · 59 places · DA1 5QB | Not yet inspected |
| 3 | Inspire Sport Skills Ltd Dartford Bridge Sessional day care · DA1 5GB | Not yet inspected |
| 4 | Stagecoach Dartford Sessional day care · DA1 5TF | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Starkidsstedmunds Nursery Sessional day care · 30 places · DA1 5ND | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Marshes?
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 Marshes?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Marshes; listed first: Milestones Day Nursery, Happy Orkids at Dartford Limited, Inspire Sport Skills Ltd Dartford Bridge.
How much does nursery cost in Marshes?
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 Marshes?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 1 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Dartford · Swanscombe · South Darenth and Sutton at Hone · Stone (Dartford) · Fleet Estate · 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.