# The Birches Nursery

The Birches Nursery is a full-day nursery at 18 The Birches, Swanley Park, Swanley, BR8 7YL, in Swanley, Kent. It is registered for 125 children. It opens 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 24 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-birches-nursery-2750810  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18 The Birches, Swanley Park, Swanley, BR8 7YL
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 125
- Phone: 01322 660330
- Website: https://www.thebirchesnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2750810

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 April 2024, 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/16/2750810

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2750810). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750810)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750810)
- Registered places: 125 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750810)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 18 The Birches, Swanley Park, Swanley, BR8 7YL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.402957,0.175679

- Station: Swanley, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Swanley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bartholomew Way Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## 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) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Downsview Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| High Firs Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hextable Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 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) |  | 0.9 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) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaks-day-nursery-2502386) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-pre-school-127047) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Five Wents Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/five-wents-pre-school-2792851) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hextable Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hextable-village-pre-school-ey396796) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Ab Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ab-day-nursery-2787607) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Swanley Kindergarten Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanley-kindergarten-pre-school-127670) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Birches Nursery's opening hours?

The Birches Nursery opens 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Birches Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Birches Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Birches Nursery take?

The Birches Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 125 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Birches Nursery?

Swanley is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Birches Nursery?

You can call 01322 660330 and visit www.thebirchesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750810)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Birches+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJMW2DMpmt2EcRvfGWGYw5DnE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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