Nurseries in Bexley
Bexley is a popular outer-London borough with a strong family feel, known for its green spaces, village-style neighbourhoods and well-regarded schools. Postcodes such as DA5–DA8 and SE2 cover areas including Bexleyheath, Welling, Sidcup, Erith and Crayford. With many commuters and young families settling in the area, demand for nursery places remains high. The borough benefits from rail connections into central London, extensive bus routes and easy road access via the A2 and South Circular. Families enjoy parks, leisure centres, children’s services and riverside walks along the Thames. Its mix of affordable family homes, suburban calm and strong community amenities make Bexley an appealing area for early years childcare.
Parents in Bexley typically pay £95 per day for childcare, which is significantly 26% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £95
- Comparison
- +26% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 5,979 places
Nurseries near you in Bexley
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37 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
6 January 2022
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54 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
21 December 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
In Bexley, children can start private nursery from around 3 months old, depending on availability. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some younger children eligible earlier depending on family circumstances.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. The exact offer and start dates depend on your child’s age, your work status and when their birthday falls in the school year. Families can also benefit from Tax-Free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year. For every £8 a parent pays into their online childcare account, the government adds an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year.
Private nursery fees in Bexley typically range between **£65–£120 per day**, depending on age group, meals and length of sessions. Under-2s tend to be higher cost, and families may pay additional charges alongside funded hours.
All nurseries in Bexley are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding and policy overseen by **Bexley Council**.
Ask about daily routines, staff ratios, outdoor play, meal policies, how funded hours are offered, and any top-up charges. It’s also useful to ask about communication approaches and settling-in procedures.
Applying for funding
Bexley is covered by Bexley, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Bexley website
