# Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road

Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road is a sessional pre-school at 38A Bean Road, Hall Rear of 38-40 Bean Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HN, in Bexleyheath, Bexley. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon; 09:00–13:00, Tue–Fri, term time only. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-bean-road-2782837  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 38A Bean Road, Hall Rear of 38-40 Bean Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HN
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon; 09:00–13:00, Tue–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07747 808368
- Website: http://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2782837

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782837

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2782837). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782837)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782837)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782837)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/632838)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 09:00–15:00
- Tuesday to Friday: 09:00–13:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: 38A Bean Road, Hall Rear of 38-40 Bean Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.455363,0.125421

- Station: Bexleyheath, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Danson Park, 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names forest school, a play-based EYFS curriculum, in-the-moment planning and early phonics, plus sports coaching and dance and movement. The Ofsted report card inspection in 2026 rated curriculum and teaching as 'Strong standard' and achievement as 'Strong standard'.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/aboutbeanroad)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/aboutbeanroad)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/aboutbeanroad)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/aboutbeanroad)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers all-weather outdoor play.

- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/siteinfobean)

### Settling in

Its website says staff aim to help children feel at ease in a comforting environment. Daily communication with parents is supported by an open-door policy, and care is organised through a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/aboutbeanroad)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/aboutbeanroad)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/aboutbeanroad)

### Safety

The Ofsted inspection in 2026 found that safeguarding standards were met.

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/aboutbeanroad)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/aboutbeanroad)

### Getting a place

The nursery has a waiting list. Its website says families join it using the online form, and site visits are offered only to families on the list. Families are contacted when a space becomes available.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook Log Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Aspire Academy |  | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Foster's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Upton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Barrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Upland Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Brampton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Danson Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Croft Day Nursery Bexleyheath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-day-nursery-bexleyheath-2634940) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Super Kiddies Day Care.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/super-kiddies-day-care-ey550434) | Good |  | 08:45–14:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-ey469876) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Standard Road 'Under Twos'](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-standard-road-under-twos-2782836) | Report card May 2026 |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Danson Aunties Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/danson-aunties-pre-school-ey434888) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Standard Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-standard-road-2782832) |  |  | 08:00–16:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road's opening hours?

Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road opens 09:00–15:00, Mon; 09:00–13:00, Tue–Fri.

### Is Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road open all year?

No. Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road is open term time only.

### What is Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road's Ofsted rating?

Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road was inspected on 24 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road take?

Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road?

Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road is run by Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What approach does Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road follow?

Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning and Early phonics.

### Does Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road have outdoor space?

Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road lists: All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road?

Bexleyheath is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Bean Road?

You can call 07747 808368 and visit www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782837)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.enchantedwoodpreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Enchanted+Wood+Preschool-+Bean+Road&query_place_id=ChIJd8RGRd-v2EcRNOa6-UyBRz4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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