# Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, DA10 0LP, in Knockhall, Kent. It is registered for 174 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-swanscombe-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey542725  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, DA10 0LP
- Registered places: 174
- Phone: 01332 411816
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/springfield-lodge-swanscombe-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY542725

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 October 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/EY542725

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY542725). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542725)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542725)
- Registered places: 174 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542725)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/504120)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, DA10 0LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.446569,0.301746

- Station: Swanscombe, 0.4 miles
- Station: Ebbsfleet International, 0.9 miles
- Station: Greenhithe for Bluewater, 1.0 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Swanscombe Heritage Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Manor Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ingress Abbey Heritage Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ebbsfleet Central Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Craylands School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Alkerden Church of England Academy | All-through | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Knockhall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ebbsfleet Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lawn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Springhead Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cygnets Pre-School/Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cygnets-pre-school-nursery-ey350289) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Feet of Ebbsfleet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-feet-of-ebbsfleet-2673678) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Jumping Beans Pre-School Ltd Greenhithe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-beans-pre-school-ltd-greenhithe-ey447337) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Darlings Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-darlings-daycare-2833320) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Snowden Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snowden-hill-nursery-ey484166) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Explorers Kindergarten The Hive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-kindergarten-the-hive-ey489888) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 7 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 174 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool?

Swanscombe is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01332 411816 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542725)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Swanscombe+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJj3q0v7622EcRRufy_yvpU_A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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