# The Hospital Day Nursery

The Hospital Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Queen Mary's Hospital, Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6LT, in Foots Cray, Bexley. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 06:50–19:00, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hospital-day-nursery-ey286427  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Queen Mary's Hospital, Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6LT
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 06:50–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 52 a year
- Registered places: 60
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8300 9453
- Website: http://www.thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY286427

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 September 2021, 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/EY286427

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY286427). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286427)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286427)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286427)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/329135)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 06:50–19:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 52 a year

## Getting there

Address: Queen Mary's Hospital, Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.419937,0.105965

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Foots Cray Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Scadbury Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/nursery-policies-and-procedures)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/childcare-services)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/)

### Care and routines

- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/childcare-services)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/childcare-services)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/childcare-services)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/childcare-services)

### SEND and inclusion

- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/childcare-services)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/childcare-services)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/about-the-nursery)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/childcare-services)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/childcare-services)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Merton Court School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hope Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Benedict House Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| West Lodge School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Midfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Birkbeck Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sendtivate Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sendtivate-daycare-2794987) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hazeldene Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hazeldene-pre-school-ey312155) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Premier Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-lodge-day-nursery-2645616) | Good | £112 | 07:15–18:15 | 0.6 miles |
| [Rise and Shine Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-and-shine-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey547297) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-sidcup-ey539423) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chislehurst](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chislehurst-ey308484) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does The Hospital Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. The Hospital Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does The Hospital Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. The Hospital Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are The Hospital Day Nursery's opening hours?

The Hospital Day Nursery opens 06:50–19:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is The Hospital Day Nursery open all year?

Yes, The Hospital Day Nursery is open 52 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does The Hospital Day Nursery take?

The Hospital Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is The Hospital Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Hospital Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Hospital Day Nursery take?

The Hospital Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What approach does The Hospital Day Nursery follow?

The Hospital Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does The Hospital Day Nursery have outdoor space?

The Hospital Day Nursery lists: Own garden.

### Does The Hospital Day Nursery support children with SEND?

The Hospital Day Nursery lists: Makaton signing and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to The Hospital Day Nursery?

Sidcup is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Hospital Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8300 9453 and visit www.thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286427)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Hospital+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJTWoEuw-s2EcR0uCqd-8iiXo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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