# Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery

Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery is a full-day nursery at 83 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HD, in Barnehurst, Bexley. It is registered for 77 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, 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 4.8 from 23 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-explorer-kids-nursery-2713154  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 83 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HD
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 77
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8854 7940
- Website: http://www.tinyexplorerkids.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2713154

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 July 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/16/2713154

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2713154). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713154)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713154)
- Registered places: 77 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713154)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1009733)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | – | £91 | £396 |
| 2-year-olds | – | £91 | £396 |
| 3 and over | – | £121 | £525 |
| All ages | £13 | – | – |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 12-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Meals: £4 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.tinyexplorerkids.co.uk/our-prices), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–19:00
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 83 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.465309,0.158051

- Station: Barnehurst, under 0.1 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bursted Woods, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Russell Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Martens Grove, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Manor Way Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated its overall effectiveness Good and its quality of education Good.

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees, and the meal charge is £4 per full day. Its website says breakfast is provided.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.tinyexplorerkids.co.uk/about-us/daily-routine)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.tinyexplorerkids.co.uk/news)

### Care and routines

- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.tinyexplorerkids.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.tinyexplorerkids.co.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.

### Getting a place

Its website says you can make an appointment by phone or through the contact form to visit and be told what you need to know, then apply for a place at the centre. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursted Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Barnehurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Barnehurst Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 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 | 0.6 miles |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fairford Academy Barnehurst | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 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 | 0.7 miles |
| Woodside Academy |  | 4–18 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Risedale Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/risedale-pre-school-ey358379) | Good |  | 09:00–16:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [St Paul's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-playgroup-115376) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Spring - Northumberland Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-northumberland-heath-ey539470) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Bexley Snap Short Breaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-snap-short-breaks-ey542008) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bexley Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bexley-heath-ey343485) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Next Generation Day Nursey (Barnehurst) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-generation-day-nursey-barnehurst-ltd-ey561542) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery cost?

Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery publishes these fees: per week £91 for under 2s, per month £396 for under 2s, per week £201 for under 2s, per month £868 for under 2s, per week £99 for under 2s, per month £429 for under 2s, per week £266 for under 2s, per month £1,154 for under 2s, per week £138 for under 2s, per month £596 for under 2s, per week £333 for under 2s, per month £1,444 for under 2s, per week £160 for under 2s, per month £691 for under 2s, per week £358 for under 2s, per month £1,549 for under 2s, per week £176 for under 2s, per month £762 for under 2s, per week £91 for 2-year-olds, per month £396 for 2-year-olds, per week £201 for 2-year-olds, per month £868 for 2-year-olds, per week £99 for 2-year-olds, per month £429 for 2-year-olds, per week £266 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,154 for 2-year-olds, per week £138 for 2-year-olds, per month £596 for 2-year-olds, per week £333 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,444 for 2-year-olds, per week £160 for 2-year-olds, per month £691 for 2-year-olds, per week £358 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,549 for 2-year-olds, per week £176 for 2-year-olds, per month £762 for 2-year-olds, per week £121 for 3 and over, per month £525 for 3 and over, per month £333 for 3 and over, per week £160 for 3 and over, per month £689 for 3 and over, per week £94 for 3 and over, per month £405 for 3 and over, per week £198 for 3 and over, per month £858 for 3 and over, per week £127 for 3 and over, per month £548 for 3 and over, per week £253 for 3 and over, per month £1,097 for 3 and over, per week £149 for 3 and over, per month £644 for 3 and over and per hour £13 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery's opening hours?

Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery take?

Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery take?

Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 77 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery?

Meals are not included in the fees at Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery.

### Does Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery have outdoor space?

Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery lists: Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery?

Barnehurst is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tiny Explorer Kids Nursery?

You can call 020 8854 7940 and visit www.tinyexplorerkids.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713154)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.tinyexplorerkids.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.tinyexplorerkids.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiny+Explorer+Kids+Nursery+Limited&query_place_id=ChIJQ0lW0U6u2EcRxvRQIt28GmU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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