# Bexley Bears Preschool

Bexley Bears Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Hurst Community Centre, Hurst Place, Hurst Road, Bexley, DA5 3LH, in North Cray, Bexley. It is registered for 34 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bexley Bears Preschool Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-bears-preschool-2553892  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hurst Community Centre, Hurst Place, Hurst Road, Bexley, DA5 3LH
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 07804 583939
- Run by: [Bexley Bears Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bexley-bears-preschool-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2553892

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553892

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2553892). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553892)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553892)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553892)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/943277)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 09:00–15:00
- Friday: 09:00–12:00

## Getting there

Address: Hurst Community Centre, Hurst Place, Hurst Road, Bexley, DA5 3LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.438803,0.124428

- Station: Albany Park, 0.2 miles
- Station: Sidcup, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverside West, 0.3 miles
- Park: Abbey Hill Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Riverside Walk Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bexley there are about 3.3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Royal Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Old Bexley Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sherwood Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Chatsworth Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Upton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Birkbeck Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bexley Forest school Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-forest-school-preschool-2599524) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bubbles Nursery Bexley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbles-nursery-bexley-ey549357) | Good | £110 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bexley Manor Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-manor-nursery-school-115337) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Blendon Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blendon-preschool-115340) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 09:15–14:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Walton House Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walton-house-nursery-ltd-ey437833) | Good | £87.50 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Lottie's Day Nursery Sidcup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lotties-day-nursery-sidcup-2647844) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bexley Bears Preschool's opening hours?

Bexley Bears Preschool opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri.

### What is Bexley Bears Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bexley Bears Preschool Good at its inspection on 14 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bexley Bears Preschool take?

Bexley Bears Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bexley Bears Preschool?

Bexley Bears Preschool is run by Bexley Bears Preschool Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bexley Bears Preschool?

Albany Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bexley Bears Preschool?

You can call 07804 583939.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553892)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bexley+Bears+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJc8hINZqu2EcRPrO1MMsnpGQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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