Best nurseries in Orpington
11 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 | Bright Sparks Day Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 64 places · BR6 9JU | Report card: 2 strong, 3 expected (Feb 2026) |
| 2 | Sunny Kids - All Saints Sessional day care · 50 places · BR6 0QD | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Orpington Day Nursery 2 Full day care · 36 places · BR6 0HG | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Orpington Day Nursery Full day care · 29 places · BR6 0HG | Good (2024) |
| 5 | St John's URC Preschool Group Sessional day care · 40 places · BR6 0BG | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Little Angels Montessori Sessional day care · 21 places · BR6 9QB | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Kindred Orpington Full day care · 55 places · BR6 0EJ | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington Full day care · 83 places · BR6 9JL | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Rossy's Rascals Sessional day care · 25 places · BR5 4AL | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Orpington Montessori Preschool Sessional day care · 34 places · BR6 9JH | Good (2022) |
| 11 | Boost Education Orpington Full day care · BR6 0NN | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Orpington?
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 Orpington?
There are 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Orpington; listed first: Bright Sparks Day Nursery & Pre-School, Sunny Kids - All Saints, Orpington Day Nursery 2.
How much does nursery cost in Orpington?
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 Orpington?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 10 of them inspected so far.
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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.