# Heath Lodge Day Nursery

Heath Lodge Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 56 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SJ, in West Heath, Bexley. It is registered for 36 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:15–18:15, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chamberlain Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heath-lodge-day-nursery-2815768  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 56 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SJ
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:15–18:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 020 8312 1919
- Website: http://www.littledolphinsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Chamberlain Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chamberlain-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2815768

## 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 October 2024 (Reference 2815768). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815768)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815768)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815768)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/553252)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:15–18:15
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 56 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.477432,0.128031

- Station: Bexleyheath, 1.0 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stevens Park, 0.5 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 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 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Care and routines

- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://heathlodgedaynursery.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bedonwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hillsgrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Brampton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Belmont Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Alexander McLeod Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cherry Tree Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-kids-club-ey398098) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bo Peeps Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bo-peeps-preschool-ltd-ey543324) | Good |  | 07:30–15:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Croft Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-day-nursery-ey461638) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Mayfair Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mayfair-day-nursery-ey554987) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Pickford Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pickford-nursery-2660051) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Jack And Jill's Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jills-preschool-limited-ey553022) | Good |  | 09:15–15:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Heath Lodge Day Nursery's opening hours?

Heath Lodge Day Nursery opens 07:15–18:15, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Heath Lodge Day Nursery take?

Heath Lodge Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Heath Lodge Day Nursery take?

Heath Lodge Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Heath Lodge Day Nursery?

Heath Lodge Day Nursery is run by Chamberlain Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Heath Lodge Day Nursery?

Abbey Wood (London) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Heath Lodge Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8312 1919 and visit www.littledolphinsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815768)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littledolphinsdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.littledolphinsdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Heath+Lodge+Day+Nursery+trading+as+Little+Dolphins+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJa6eXpByv2EcRqoT1W4Wyymo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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