Best nurseries in Wickham
7 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 | Linden Leas Pre School Full day care · 33 places · BR4 0BA | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Rainbow Day Nursery West Wickham Full day care · 70 places · BR4 9AE | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Bizzy Bees Montessori Pre-school Sessional day care · 40 places · BR4 0AU | Report card: 5 strong (Jan 2026) |
| 4 | Sunny Kids - The Grove Sessional day care · 45 places · BR4 9JS | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Sunny Kids - West Wickham Sessional day care · 50 places · BR4 9BA | Good (2024) |
| 6 | St Francis Pre-School Sessional day care · 24 places · BR4 0PW | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery Full day care · 40 places · BR4 0PX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Wickham?
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 Wickham?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Wickham, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Linden Leas Pre School, Rainbow Day Nursery West Wickham, Bizzy Bees Montessori Pre-school.
How much does nursery cost in Wickham?
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 Wickham?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 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.