# Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House is a full-day nursery at Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Maidstone Road, Sidcup, DA14 5BQ, in Ruxley, Bromley. It is registered for 85 children. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Grace's Day Nursery Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/graces-day-nursery-nursery-house-2577086 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Maidstone Road, Sidcup, DA14 5BQ - Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 85 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Phone: 020 8103 4101 - Website: http://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/ - Run by: [Grace's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/graces-day-nursery-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2577086 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 August 2022, 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. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2577086 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2020 (Reference 2577086). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2577086) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2577086) - Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2577086) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/358609) ## Fees - Registration fee: £50 Funded hours: From 9 months, 15 hours. Fees and ages: 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: 07:00–19:00 - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Maidstone Road, Sidcup, DA14 5BQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.411560,0.133900 - 2 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website says the nursery uses a forest school approach, offers SEND support in an inclusive setting, and names sports coaching as an activity. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/nursery-life/forest-school) ### Food Its website says meals are cooked on site and the kitchen is allergy-aware. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/locations/graces-nursery-house) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/locations/graces-nursery-house) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, a growing or allotment area, local outings and trips, and all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/locations/graces-nursery-house) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/nursery-life) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/nursery-life) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/nursery-life/faqs) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/nursery-life/faqs) ### Settling in Its website says a nursery manager visits the family at home, then the child makes a series of short visits to the nursery with their key person before starting. Care includes a key person system and settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/nursery-life/faqs) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/locations/graces-nursery-house) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/locations/graces-nursery-house) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/locations/graces-nursery-house) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/contact-us/registration-form) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/nursery-life/faqs) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/nursery-life/faqs) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/nursery-life/faqs) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/nursery-life/special-educational-needs-sen) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/nursery-life/special-educational-needs-sen) ### Safety Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated safeguarding effective. Its website names a secure entry system and CCTV as security measures. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/locations/graces-nursery-house) - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/locations/graces-nursery-house) ### Extras and activities - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/extra-curricular-activities) ### Getting a place Its website says families complete the registration form and pay a £50 registration fee, after which a formal offer of a space is made in writing and a deposit equal to one month's fees is paid on acceptance. The nursery has a waiting list and requires 4 weeks' notice to leave. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hope Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) | | 0.8 miles | | Riverside School | | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Gray's Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles | | St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles | | Merton Court School | | 3–11 | | yes | 1.2 miles | | Royal Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley Manor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/graces-day-nursery-ruxley-manor-ey419730) | Outstanding | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Family Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/family-tree-day-nursery-ey469757) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | | [All A-Board Day Nursery & Tiny Town Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-a-board-day-nursery-and-tiny-town-ltd-2764265) | Report card Mar 2026 | £99 | | 0.6 miles | | [Twixus (Garland Hill) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twixus-garland-hill-limited-137253) | Good | | 07:00–18:30 | 0.8 miles | | [Hazeldene Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hazeldene-pre-school-ey312155) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | | [Shelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelly-tots-preschool-at-st-pauls-cray-ce-primary-school-2856029) | | | 08:30–17:00 | 1.1 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House offer 15 funded hours? Yes. Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House's opening hours? Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House open all year? Yes, Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What is Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House Good at its inspection on 9 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House take? Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time. ### Does Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House? Yes. Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House lists a registration fee of £50. ### Who runs Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House? Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House is run by Grace's Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House follow? Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House's website describes its approach as: Forest school. ### Does Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House have outdoor space? Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play. ### Does Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House support children with SEND? Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House? St Mary Cray is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House? You can call 020 8103 4101 and visit www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2577086) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.gracesdaynursery.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Grace%27s+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJcXwhQTas2EcR-XJUFCi1zQI) - 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.