# Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd

Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Scout Association, 3rd Crayford Scout Group, Novio Magnus Hall, Bourne Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4BU, in Crayford, Bexley. It is registered for 36 children. It opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 31 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nickies-nippers-pre-school-ltd-2691950  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Scout Association, 3rd Crayford Scout Group, Novio Magnus Hall, Bourne Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4BU
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 36
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07957 583893
- Website: http://www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2691950

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 March 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/16/2691950

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2691950). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691950)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691950)
- 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/16/2691950)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1556233)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:30
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Scout Association, 3rd Crayford Scout Group, Novio Magnus Hall, Bourne Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.450941,0.170110

- Station: Crayford, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shenstone Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Martens Grove, 0.3 miles
- Park: Waterside Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 31 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery received an Ofsted inspection in 2025, with an overall effectiveness grade of Good and a quality of education grade of Good. Its website says it offers SEND support, and names sports coaching, dance and movement, and cooking activities.

### Food

Its website says healthy snacks are provided.

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk/contact)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has a growing or allotment area and a mud kitchen, and that it offers local outings and trips.

- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk/contact)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk/contact)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk/contact)

### Care and routines

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk/contact)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated safeguarding as effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk/contact)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk/contact)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk/contact)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk/contact)

### Getting a place

Its website says parents should contact the nursery by phone or email to book a place, and that places fill up fast, so early booking is advised. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenstone School |  | 2–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Mayplace Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gravel Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wentworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Haberdashers' Crayford Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 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 | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-115372) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Mini Gems Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-gems-pre-school-ey557088) | Good |  | 08:50–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Old Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-old-road-2782833) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Paulinus Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-paulinus-pre-school-2745064) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-nursery-ey498708) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Next Generation Day Nursey (Barnehurst) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-generation-day-nursey-barnehurst-ltd-ey561542) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd's opening hours?

Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd open all year?

No. Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd is open term time only.

### What is Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd Good at its inspection on 10 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd take?

Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Does Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd have outdoor space?

Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd lists: Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips.

### Does Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd support children with SEND?

Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd?

Crayford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd?

You can call 07957 583893 and visit www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691950)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.nickiesnipperspreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nickie%E2%80%99s+Nippers+Pre+School+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJS-eNqZiv2EcRrrhekoQkWfo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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