# Diddy Dinos Keston

Diddy Dinos Keston is a sessional pre-school at KESTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, Lakes Road, Keston, BR2 6BN, in Keston, Bromley. It is registered for 35 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 08:30–14:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Diddy Dinos Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/diddy-dinos-keston-2823929  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: KESTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, Lakes Road, Keston, BR2 6BN
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–14:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 35
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07392 348024
- Website: https://www.diddydinos.com/
- Run by: [Diddy Dinos Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/diddy-dinos-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2823929

## 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 February 2025 (Reference 2823929). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823929)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823929)
- 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/16/2823929)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1793583)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–14:30
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: KESTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, Lakes Road, Keston, BR2 6BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.361043,0.032110

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Bromley there are about 2.4 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 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The approach named on its website is early phonics. Its website describes the nursery as an inclusive setting and names children's yoga, sports coaching and an art studio (atelier) as activities.

- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/a-typical-day)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware, healthy snacks are provided, and parents provide a packed lunch.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/blank-3)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/blank-3)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/blank-3)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, a mud kitchen and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/our-setting)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/a-typical-day)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/our-setting)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/our-setting)

### Settling in

Its website says there is no formal settling policy. Sessions are adapted to each child, with some children starting with a short one-hour session and others with three hours, and a meeting is held beforehand. Staff chat after each session to plan the next, and care is provided through a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/your-child-s-online-diary)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/your-child-s-online-diary)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/blank-3)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/a-typical-day)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/blank-3)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/a-typical-day)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/ofsted)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/your-child-s-online-diary)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/your-child-s-online-diary)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/about-diddy-dinos)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/about-diddy-dinos)
- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://www.diddydinos.com/our-setting)

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds and the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Baston House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wickham Common Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Farnborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mud Club at Foresters](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mud-club-at-foresters-2805224) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Sunshine's Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunshines-bromley-2718866) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Pink Elephants Nursery Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-elephants-nursery-pre-school-2741274) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-playgroup-509799) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:45 | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Birches Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-pre-school-2519716) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–17:30 | 1.3 miles |
| [LITTLE CURIOSITIES](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-curiosities-2617282) | Good | £88 | 07:00–18:00 | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Diddy Dinos Keston offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Diddy Dinos Keston offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Diddy Dinos Keston take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Diddy Dinos Keston offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Diddy Dinos Keston's opening hours?

Diddy Dinos Keston opens 08:30–14:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Diddy Dinos Keston open all year?

No. Diddy Dinos Keston is open term time only.

### What ages does Diddy Dinos Keston take?

Diddy Dinos Keston takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.

### How many children can Diddy Dinos Keston take?

Diddy Dinos Keston is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Diddy Dinos Keston?

Meals are not included in the fees at Diddy Dinos Keston.

### Who runs Diddy Dinos Keston?

Diddy Dinos Keston is run by Diddy Dinos Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Diddy Dinos Keston follow?

Diddy Dinos Keston's website describes its approach as: Early phonics.

### Does Diddy Dinos Keston have outdoor space?

Diddy Dinos Keston lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Mud kitchen and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Diddy Dinos Keston support children with SEND?

Diddy Dinos Keston lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Diddy Dinos Keston?

Hayes (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Diddy Dinos Keston?

You can call 07392 348024 and visit www.diddydinos.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823929)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.diddydinos.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.diddydinos.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Diddy+Dinos+Keston&query_place_id=ChIJixwDJVSr2EcRAounsFe0UFw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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