# Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd

Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Christchurch Hall, Christchurch Road, Dartford, DA1 3DH, in West Hill, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Wed; 09:00–12:00, Thu–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-pre-school-dartford-ltd-ey222929  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Christchurch Hall, Christchurch Road, Dartford, DA1 3DH
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Wed; 09:00–12:00, Thu–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07949 459363
- Website: https://christchurchpreschooldartford.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY222929

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 March 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.

Inspection history:

- 5 March 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 22 May 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY222929

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference EY222929). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY222929)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 5 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY222929)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY222929)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/5275)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

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

## Getting there

Address: Christchurch Hall, Christchurch Road, Dartford, DA1 3DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.444923,0.202062

- Station: Dartford, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Penney Close Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Critchley Avenue Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Willow Walk Playground, 0.5 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 15 reviews (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) |  | 0.2 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) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Westgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wentworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Haberdashers' Crayford Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| River Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Broomhill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broomhill-playgroup-127056) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Chapel Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chapel-nursery-2616573) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-127485) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Highfield Road Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-road-pre-school-2641654) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Toybox Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-pre-school-ey557994) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Star Kids Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-kids-childrens-nursery-ey481842) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd's opening hours?

Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Wed; 09:00–12:00, Thu–Fri.

### What is Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd Good at its inspection on 5 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd take?

Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd?

Dartford is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Christchurch Pre-School (Dartford) Ltd?

You can call 07949 459363 and visit christchurchpreschooldartford.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY222929)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Christchurch+Pre-school+%28Dartford%29&query_place_id=ChIJH_-qH--x2EcRhbff6rEGLIA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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