# Dazzling Stars Pre School 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dazzling-stars-pre-school-2870951 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Riverside Centre, Carrack House, Saltford Close, Erith, DA8 1SA - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 35 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 07492 403952 - Website: https://www.dazzlingstars.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2870951 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2025 (Reference 2870951). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870951) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870951) - Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870951) ## Fees Funded hours: 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years ## Getting there Address: Riverside Centre, Carrack House, Saltford Close, Erith, DA8 1SA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.481562,0.179337 - Station: Erith, 0.2 miles - 19 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Riverside Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: Nordenfeldt Gardens, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Wharfside Close Play Area, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 25 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 ethos (source: nursery website, https://dazzlingstars.co.uk/) ### Food Its website describes the kitchen as allergy-aware. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://dazzlingstars.co.uk/) ### Outdoors Its website lists local outings and trips. - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://dazzlingstars.co.uk/) ### 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-off (source: nursery website, https://dazzlingstars.co.uk/) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://dazzlingstars.co.uk/) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://dazzlingstars.co.uk/policies-and-procedures) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://dazzlingstars.co.uk/) - Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://dazzlingstars.co.uk/) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://dazzlingstars.co.uk/) ### Extras and activities - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://dazzlingstars.co.uk/) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | | 0.4 miles | | Lime Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) | | 0.6 miles | | Peareswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | St Fidelis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Woodside Academy | | 4–18 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) | | 0.8 miles | | St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Fairford Academy Barnehurst | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [King David Nursery/Pre-School (Erith High Street)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-david-nursery-pre-school-erith-high-street-2772595) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Violet Day Nursery - Erith](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/violet-day-nursery-erith-2832619) | | | 07:00–19:00 | 0.1 miles | | [West Street Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-street-neighbourhood-nursery-ey287827) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Jacqueline's Gems @ Erith Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jacquelines-gems-erith-park-2579100) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Jacqueline's Gems @ Lime Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jacquelines-gems-lime-wood-2746371) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 0.7 miles | | [Howbury Preschool And Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howbury-preschool-and-daycare-ey455000) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870951) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.dazzlingstars.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.dazzlingstars.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dazzling+Stars+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJFYfBjUiv2EcR0zzMbuD2hCI) - 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.