# New Foundations Day Nursery New Foundations Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 41 Church Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4DD, in Bexleyheath, Bexley. It is registered for 29 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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 1 review (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-foundations-day-nursery-ey268011 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 41 Church Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4DD - Ages: from 3 months - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 29 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 8301 4369 - Website: https://nfdn.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY268011 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 April 2023, 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. Inspection history: - 20 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good - 19 May 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268011 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2003 (Reference EY268011). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268011) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 20 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268011) - Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268011) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/329109) ## Fees Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: from 3 months ## Getting there Address: 41 Church Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4DD Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.458841,0.138504 - Station: Bexleyheath, 0.4 miles - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: King George's Field, 0.1 miles - Park: Russell Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names in-the-moment planning, a school readiness programme and early phonics as its approach, and music classes as an activity. The Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated overall effectiveness as Good and quality of education as Good. - In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/learning) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/new-foundations-1) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/new-foundations-1) ### Food According to its website, meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast is provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/menu) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/menu) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/menu) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, an outdoor classroom, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/new-foundations-1) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/new-foundations-1) - Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/new-foundations-1) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/new-foundations-1) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/new-foundations-1) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/fees-%26-funding-1) ### Safety Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2023. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/outside-providers) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/outside-providers) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://nextgenerationdaynursery.co.uk/outside-providers) ### Getting a place Its website says parents should first contact the nursery by form or phone to arrange a visit. A profile session then discusses your child, allergies and the menu. 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Upland Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Pelham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Crook Log Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Upton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Aspire Academy | | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Brampton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Barrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bexley Bears Preschool (Bexleyheath)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-bears-preschool-bexleyheath-2703473) | Good | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- The Broadway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-the-broadway-2782841) | Report card Apr 2026 | | 08:30–16:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Upland Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upland-little-explorers-2860633) | | | | 0.2 miles | | [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Standard Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-standard-road-2782832) | | | 08:00–16:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bexley Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bexley-heath-ey343485) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 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 | 0.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does New Foundations Day Nursery offer 15 funded hours? Yes. New Foundations Day Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does New Foundations Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. New Foundations Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are New Foundations Day Nursery's opening hours? New Foundations Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does New Foundations Day Nursery take? New Foundations Day Nursery takes children aged from 3 months. ### What is New Foundations Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated New Foundations Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can New Foundations Day Nursery take? New Foundations Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time. ### What approach does New Foundations Day Nursery follow? New Foundations Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: In-the-moment planning, School readiness programme and Early phonics. ### Does New Foundations Day Nursery have outdoor space? New Foundations Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom and Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to New Foundations Day Nursery? Bexleyheath is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact New Foundations Day Nursery? You can call 020 8301 4369 and visit nfdn.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY268011) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (nfdn.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://nfdn.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=New+Foundations+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJl_7QXPau2EcR5o2tpTwl5Jk) - 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.