# Broomhill Playgroup

Broomhill Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Lutonia Hall, Broomhill Road, DARTFORD, DA1 3HT, in Bowmans, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 09:30–12:00, Mon; 09:30–15:00, Tue; 09:00–15:00, Wed–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broomhill-playgroup-127056  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lutonia Hall, Broomhill Road, DARTFORD, DA1 3HT
- Opening hours: 09:30–12:00, Mon; 09:30–15:00, Tue; 09:00–15:00, Wed–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07866 320664
- Website: http://broomhillplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127056

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 June 2024, 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/16/127056

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1988 (Reference 127056). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127056)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127056)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127056)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/702503)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 09:30–12:00
- Tuesday: 09:30–15:00
- Wednesday to Thursday: 09:00–15:00
- Friday: 09:00–12:00

## Getting there

Address: Lutonia Hall, Broomhill Road, DARTFORD, DA1 3HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.447444,0.195836

- Station: Crayford, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jolly Farmers Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wentworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Haberdashers' Crayford Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Westgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-pre-school-dartford-ltd-ey222929) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Toybox Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-pre-school-ey557994) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Chapel Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chapel-nursery-2616573) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-127485) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Highfield Road Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-road-pre-school-2641654) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-nursery-ey498708) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Broomhill Playgroup's opening hours?

Broomhill Playgroup opens 09:30–12:00, Mon; 09:30–15:00, Tue; 09:00–15:00, Wed–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri.

### What is Broomhill Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Broomhill Playgroup Good at its inspection on 19 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Broomhill Playgroup take?

Broomhill Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Broomhill Playgroup?

Crayford is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Broomhill Playgroup?

You can call 07866 320664 and visit broomhillplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127056)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Broomhill+Preschool+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJubcfJ-Sx2EcRzrpw0S_Z2f0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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