# Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7EU, in Heath Side, Kent. It is registered for 97 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-wilmington-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey307170 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7EU - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 97 - Phone: 01322 917504 - Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/wilmington-day-nursery-and-preschool - Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY307170 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 November 2021, 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/EY307170 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2005 (Reference EY307170). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307170) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307170) - Registered places: 97 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307170) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1215056) ## Fees Fees and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 ## Getting there Address: Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7EU Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.429147,0.193270 - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Wilmington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | | 0.2 miles | | Joydens Wood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Joydens Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | | 0.8 miles | | Maypole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | | 0.8 miles | | Oakfield Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Wentworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | | 1.1 miles | | Hextable Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | | 1.1 miles | | Westgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | | 1.2 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Twinkletoes Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkletoes-preschool-ey561332) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-ey270365) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [St. Michaels Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-127613) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Tiggywinkles Pre-School and Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiggywinkles-pre-school-and-playgroup-151508) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Acorns Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-early-years-centre-ey243975) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bexley Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-bexley-park-2782838) | | | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours? Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What is Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 2 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool take? Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 97 children at any one time. ### Who runs Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool? Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool? Crayford is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool? You can call 01322 917504 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307170) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Wilmington+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJMzAyigGy2EcR2E8_BPaGmrM) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.