Sessional pre-school in Erith, Bexley
Dazzling Stars Pre School
Riverside Centre, Carrack House, Saltford Close, Erith, DA8 1SA · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 4.6 on Google (25 reviews)
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
Funded hours: 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:00
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
Getting there
Riverside Centre, Carrack House, Saltford Close, Erith, DA8 1SA · More nurseries in DA8
Stations
- Erith5 min walk · 0.2 miles
Buses
19 bus stops within 400 m, including Erith Town Centre / Cross Street, Erith Town Centre / Riverside and Walnut Tree Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Riverside Gardens2 min walk
- Nordenfeldt Gardens8 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
- Wharfside Close Play Area playground7 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
- Playground10 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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Dazzling Stars Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Riverside Centre, Carrack House, Saltford Close, Erith, DA8 1SA, in Erith, Bexley. It is registered for 35 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 25 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
Its website says the nursery has a faith-based ethos and describes itself as an inclusive setting. Library visits are named as one of its activities.
- Faith-based ethosSource: nursery website
Food
Its website describes the kitchen as allergy-aware.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling-in sessions are held for parents and child before starting. Parents can stay until the child feels settled and can phone the nursery during the first week.
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Library visitsSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says to call the nursery to book a visit, then get in touch to find out current availability. There is no sign-up fee, and the nursery accepts the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Stars Pre SchoolThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| King David Nursery/Pre-School (Erith High Street)Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Violet Day Nursery - ErithFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| West Street Neighbourhood NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Jacqueline's Gems @ Erith ParkFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Jacqueline's Gems @ Lime WoodFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
| Howbury Preschool And DaycareFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Erith4
- All nurseries in Bexley93
- All nurseries in DA813
- Nurseries near Belvedere station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected June 2025 0.4 miles
- Lime Wood Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected May 2026 0.6 miles
- Peareswood Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Improved significantlyinspected November 2024 0.7 miles
- St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected June 2024 0.8 miles
- Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected February 2024 0.8 miles
- Woodside Academy ages 4–18Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected June 2023 0.8 miles
- St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.8 miles
- Fairford Academy Barnehurst Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.9 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 Dazzling Stars Pre School offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Dazzling Stars Pre School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are Dazzling Stars Pre School's opening hours?
Dazzling Stars Pre School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Dazzling Stars Pre School take?
Dazzling Stars Pre School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
How many children can Dazzling Stars Pre School take?
Dazzling Stars Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.
What approach does Dazzling Stars Pre School follow?
Dazzling Stars Pre School's website describes its approach as: Faith-based ethos.
Does Dazzling Stars Pre School have outdoor space?
Dazzling Stars Pre School lists: Local outings and trips.
Does Dazzling Stars Pre School support children with SEND?
Dazzling Stars Pre School lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Dazzling Stars Pre School?
Erith is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Dazzling Stars Pre School?
You can call 07492 403952 and visit www.dazzlingstars.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.dazzlingstars.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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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2870951 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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