# The Brent Pre School The Brent Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Brent Methodist Church, St. Vincents Road, Dartford, DA1 1XF, in New Town, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-brent-pre-school-2820962 Last checked 5 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Brent Methodist Church, St. Vincents Road, Dartford, DA1 1XF - Registered places: 40 - Phone: 07960 833754 - Website: http://www.thebrentpreschool.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2820962 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2820962). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820962) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820962) - Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820962) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1798143) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Brent Methodist Church, St. Vincents Road, Dartford, DA1 1XF Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.442059,0.234089 - Station: Dartford, 0.7 miles - 17 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Hesketh Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: St Edmund's Pleasance, 0.4 miles - Park: Central Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Queens Gardens Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Leigh Academy Dartford | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles | | The Gateway Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | | 0.3 miles | | The Brent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | | 0.6 miles | | Fleetdown Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | Temple Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | River Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Westgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [St Andrews Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-playgroup-127575) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [The Winning Child Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-winning-child-nursery-2521139) | Good | | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Little Gem's Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-childcare-2638680) | Report card Apr 2026 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Star Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-day-nursery-ey456320) | Good | | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles | | [The Windmill Nursery Dartford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-windmill-nursery-dartford-ey497305) | Good | | 09:00–16:00 | 0.5 miles | | [KatieB Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/katieb-kids-2676687) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many children can The Brent Pre School take? The Brent Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to The Brent Pre School? Dartford is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Brent Pre School? You can call 07960 833754 and visit www.thebrentpreschool.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820962) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Brent+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ9ReeSZux2EcR9or57BbuboU) - 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.