# Oaks Day Nursery

Oaks Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Willows, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, BR8 7BT, in Swanley, Kent. It is registered for 39 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Edseco Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaks-day-nursery-2502386  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Willows, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, BR8 7BT
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 0330 165 1400
- Website: https://www.oaksdaynurseryswanley.com/
- Run by: [Edseco Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/edseco-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2502386

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 February 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/16/2502386

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2502386). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502386)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502386)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502386)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1137473)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: The Willows, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, BR8 7BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.401673,0.172156

- Station: Swanley, 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Swanley Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bartholomew Way Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| High Firs Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Downsview Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hextable Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Crockenhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Birches Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-birches-nursery-2750810) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-pre-school-127047) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Ab Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ab-day-nursery-2787607) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Hextable Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hextable-village-pre-school-ey396796) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Five Wents Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/five-wents-pre-school-2792851) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Swanley Kindergarten Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanley-kindergarten-pre-school-127670) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Oaks Day Nursery's opening hours?

Oaks Day Nursery opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Oaks Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Oaks Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Oaks Day Nursery take?

Oaks Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### Who runs Oaks Day Nursery?

Oaks Day Nursery is run by Edseco Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Oaks Day Nursery?

Swanley is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Oaks Day Nursery?

You can call 0330 165 1400 and visit www.oaksdaynurseryswanley.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502386)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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