Best nurseries in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone
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 | Dimples Day Nursery Limited Full day care · 155 places · DA2 7HT | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Jumping Beans Village Preschool Limited Sessional day care · 36 places · DA2 8AS | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Little Fingers Day Nursery Full day care · 61 places · DA2 8DX | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Busy Bees Pre-School Sessional day care · 35 places · DA4 9HP | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Little Un's Pre-School Sessional day care · 38 places · DA2 7LL | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone?
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 South Darenth and Sutton at Hone?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Dimples Day Nursery Limited, Jumping Beans Village Preschool Limited, Little Fingers Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in South Darenth and Sutton at Hone?
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 South Darenth and Sutton at Hone?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Dartford · Swanscombe · Stone (Dartford) · Fleet Estate · 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.