Full-day nursery in Lessness Heath, Bexley
Chestnut Tree Day Nursery
Chestnut Tree Day Nursery, 6a Nuxley Road, BELVEDERE, DA17 5JF · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since January 2005Reference EY300179Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 19 August 2025Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places60 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 5 June 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Deposit
- £150
Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours
Fees and ages: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:00
- Weeks open
- 50 a year
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
Chestnut Tree Day Nursery, 6a Nuxley Road, BELVEDERE, DA17 5JF · More nurseries in DA17
Stations
- Belvedere17 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including All Saints Church, Stapley Road and Erith Road / Nuxley Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Franks Park9 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Belvedere Beach Playground4 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Chestnut Tree Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Chestnut Tree Day Nursery, 6a Nuxley Road, BELVEDERE, DA17 5JF, in Lessness Heath, Bexley. It is registered for 60 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 16 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- SENCoSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Tree Day NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Purple Willows Nuxley VillageFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Little Lambs Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–16:00 | 18 mo–4 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Happi Feet NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:00–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Croft Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Fox House Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| St Augustine's Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Lessness Heath3
- All nurseries in Bexley93
- All nurseries in DA177
- Nurseries near Belvedere station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Lessness Heath Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2023 under 0.1 miles
- St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected October 2024 0.5 miles
- Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.6 miles
- Bedonwell Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2024 0.6 miles
- Belvedere Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.7 miles
- Belvedere Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected November 2023 0.7 miles
- Northwood Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected July 2025 0.7 miles
- Belmont Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2023 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Chestnut Tree Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Chestnut Tree Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Chestnut Tree Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Chestnut Tree Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Chestnut Tree Day Nursery's opening hours?
Chestnut Tree Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Chestnut Tree Day Nursery open all year?
Yes, Chestnut Tree Day Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What is Chestnut Tree Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Chestnut Tree Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Chestnut Tree Day Nursery take?
Chestnut Tree Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.
Does Chestnut Tree Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Chestnut Tree Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Chestnut Tree Day Nursery?
Yes. Chestnut Tree Day Nursery lists a deposit of £150.
What approach does Chestnut Tree Day Nursery follow?
Chestnut Tree Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Chestnut Tree Day Nursery have outdoor space?
Chestnut Tree Day Nursery lists: Local outings and trips.
Does Chestnut Tree Day Nursery support children with SEND?
Chestnut Tree Day Nursery lists: SEND support and SENCo.
What is the nearest station to Chestnut Tree Day Nursery?
Belvedere is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Chestnut Tree Day Nursery?
You can call 01322 463626 and visit www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Bexley
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in BexleyFees by age in Bexley
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY300179 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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