# Chestnut Tree Day Nursery 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-tree-day-nursery-ey300179 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Chestnut Tree Day Nursery, 6a Nuxley Road, BELVEDERE, DA17 5JF - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 50 a year - Registered places: 60 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Phone: 01322 463626 - Website: https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY300179 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 August 2025, 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/EY300179 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2005 (Reference EY300179). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300179) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300179) - Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300179) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1846506) ## Fees - Deposit: £150 Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours. Fees and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Weeks open: 50 a year ## Getting there Address: Chestnut Tree Day Nursery, 6a Nuxley Road, BELVEDERE, DA17 5JF Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.483525,0.147288 - Station: Belvedere, 0.7 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Franks Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Belvedere Beach Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/) ### Food - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/faq-items/what-meals-do-you-provide) - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/menus) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/faq-items/what-meals-do-you-provide) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/faq-items/what-meals-do-you-provide) ### Outdoors - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/) ### Care and routines - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/faq-items/what-are-your-opening-hours) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/faq-items/what-are-your-opening-hours) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/faq-items/what-are-your-opening-hours) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/faq-items/what-are-your-opening-hours) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/faq-items/do-you-offer-any-discounts) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/faq-items/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/faq-items/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities) ### Building and safety - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/) - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Lessness Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Bedonwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Belvedere Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Belvedere Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Northwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | Belmont Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Purple Willows Nuxley Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-willows-nuxley-village-2555602) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Little Lambs Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-pre-school-ey390474) | Good | | 08:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Happi Feet Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happi-feet-nursery-2849371) | | | 07:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Croft Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-day-nursery-ey461638) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Fox House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fox-house-day-nursery-115325) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles | | [St Augustine's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-augustines-pre-school-115369) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300179) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.chestnuttreedaynursery.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Tree+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJT4-2-aWv2EcRexCj8TbdZbs) - 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.