# NEST Nurseries NEST Nurseries is a sessional pre-school at The Annex, Pickhurst Infant Academy, Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham, BR4 0HL, in Hayes, Bromley. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged from 2½ years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nest-nurseries-2689360 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: The Annex, Pickhurst Infant Academy, Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham, BR4 0HL - Ages: from 2½ years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 26 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds - Phone: 020 8462 3399 - Website: http://www.nestnurseries.org/ - Ofsted URN: 2689360 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 January 2025, 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/16/2689360 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2689360). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2689360) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2689360) - Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2689360) - Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 11 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1377361) ## Fees - Deposit: £100 Funded hours: 2-year-olds. 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: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: from 2½ years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: The Annex, Pickhurst Infant Academy, Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham, BR4 0HL Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.385059,0.003798 - Station: Hayes (Kent), 0.7 miles - Station: West Wickham, 0.8 miles - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Pickhurst Green, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 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 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery follows a forest school, play-based EYFS curriculum and nature-based approach. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://nestnursery.org/outdoor-learning) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://nestnursery.org/nest-nursery-news/importance-of-play) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://nestnursery.org/outdoor-learning) ### Food Its website says meals are cooked on site. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://nestnursery.org/food-nutrition) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play and all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://nestnursery.org/nest-nursery-news/nest-nurseries-announced-as-community-grow-winner) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://nestnursery.org/outdoor-learning) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://nestnursery.org/outdoor-learning) ### Care and routines - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://nestnursery.org/fees-places) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://nestnursery.org/fees-places) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://nestnursery.org/fees-places) ### Safety Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://nestnursery.org/parent-partnership) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://nestnursery.org/parent-partnership) ### Getting a place Its website says to contact the nursery through the contact form or by visiting to arrange a visit, then pay a £100 deposit to secure a child's place. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Pickhurst Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) | | 0.1 miles | | Pickhurst Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | | 0.1 miles | | Hawes Down Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Wickham Park School | | 5–19 | | | 0.8 miles | | Highfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) | | 0.8 miles | | Highfield Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (June 2022) | | 0.8 miles | | Langley Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | | 0.9 miles | | Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bizzy Bees Montessori Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-bees-montessori-pre-school-2741787) | Report card Jan 2026 | | 08:30–15:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Little Legs Day Nursery & Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-legs-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey495054) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Bonding School Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bonding-school-nurseries-2784524) | | £120 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Lottie's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lotties-pre-school-ey488313) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Lottie's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lotties-day-nursery-2563304) | Good | | 08:00–16:15 | 0.6 miles | | [Linden Leas Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-leas-pre-school-ey465546) | Outstanding | £48 | 08:30–15:30 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does NEST Nurseries take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. NEST Nurseries offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are NEST Nurseries's opening hours? NEST Nurseries opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is NEST Nurseries open all year? No. NEST Nurseries is open term time only. ### What ages does NEST Nurseries take? NEST Nurseries takes children aged from 2½ years. ### What is NEST Nurseries's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated NEST Nurseries Good at its inspection on 16 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can NEST Nurseries take? NEST Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at NEST Nurseries? Yes. NEST Nurseries lists a deposit of £100. ### What approach does NEST Nurseries follow? NEST Nurseries's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach. ### Does NEST Nurseries have outdoor space? NEST Nurseries lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and All-weather outdoor play. ### What is the nearest station to NEST Nurseries? Hayes (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact NEST Nurseries? You can call 020 8462 3399 and visit www.nestnurseries.org. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2689360) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.nestnurseries.org), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.nestnurseries.org/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nest+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJJRQ7JCGr2EcRaU-54UE9zT8) - 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.