Best nurseries in Welling
5 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 | Wonder Zone Nursery Full day care · 30 places · DA16 3QL | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery Full day care · 55 places · DA16 3PB | Good (2023) |
| 3 | St John's Church Playgroup Sessional day care · 32 places · DA16 2BQ | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Bexley Day Nursery Limited Full day care · 75 places · DA16 1SY | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd Full day care · 40 places · DA16 3QD | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Welling?
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 Welling?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Welling; listed first: Wonder Zone Nursery, Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery, St John's Church Playgroup.
How much does nursery cost in Welling?
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 Welling?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bexley · Crayford · Erith · Sidcup · Bexleyheath Broadway · Bostall · Crossway Park · Danson Park · St Michael's
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.