# Nurseries in DA1 (Crayford, New Town)

We list 23 nurseries in DA1 postcode district (14 full-day, 9 sessional), with 1,146 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/da1  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 23 (14 full-day · 9 sessional)
- Registered places: 1,146 (about 49 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mini Gems Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-gems-pre-school-ey557088) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 08:50–15:00 | 2 years to 5 years |
| [Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-ey270365) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 |  |
| [Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nickies-nippers-pre-school-ltd-2691950) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 |  |
| [Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-pre-school-dartford-ltd-ey222929) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 |  |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-127485) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 |  |
| [Broomhill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broomhill-playgroup-127056) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 |  |
| [St Andrews Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-playgroup-127575) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Star Kids Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-kids-childrens-nursery-ey481842) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Highfield Road Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-road-pre-school-2641654) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Toybox Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-pre-school-ey557994) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Star Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-day-nursery-ey456320) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 |  |
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-115372) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [The Chapel Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chapel-nursery-2616573) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [West Hill Life Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-hill-life-ltd-ey561707) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-springfield-lodge-dartford-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544213) | Full-day nursery | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 |  |
| [The Brent Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-brent-pre-school-2820962) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |
| [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Old Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-old-road-2782833) | Full-day nursery | Report card, May 2026 |  |  |  |
| [Little Gem's Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-childcare-2638680) | Full-day nursery | Report card, Apr 2026 |  |  |  |
| [Milestones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milestones-day-nursery-2814544) | Full-day nursery | Report card, Nov 2025 |  |  |  |
| [St Paulinus Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-paulinus-pre-school-2745064) | Sessional pre-school | Report card, Mar 2026 |  |  |  |
| [The Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-nursery-ey498708) | Full-day nursery | Report card, Jan 2026 |  |  |  |
| [Happy Orkids at Dartford Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-orkids-at-dartford-limited-2886207) | Full-day nursery |  |  |  |  |
| [Starkidsstedmunds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starkidsstedmunds-nursery-2883363) | Sessional pre-school |  |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/da1/full-day.md) (14)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/da1/sessional.md) (9)

## Neighbouring areas

- [DA2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/da2.md) (17)
- [DA8](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/da8.md) (13)
- [RM19](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/rm19.md) (3)
- [DA5](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/da5.md) (8)
- [DA7](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/da7.md) (15)
- [DA9](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/da9.md) (4)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in DA1?

We list 23 nurseries in DA1: 14 full-day and 9 sessional, with 1,146 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near DA1?

Neighbouring areas include DA2, DA8, RM19 and DA5.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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