# Village Nurseries Ltd

Village Nurseries Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church Hall, Prince Imperial Road, Chislehurst, BR7 5LX, in Chislehurst, Bromley. It is registered for 35 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Village Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/village-nurseries-ltd-137376  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist Church Hall, Prince Imperial Road, Chislehurst, BR7 5LX
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 35
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 07935 656424
- Website: http://www.villagenurseries.org/
- Run by: [Village Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/village-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 137376

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 21 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137376

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 137376). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137376)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137376)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137376)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Weeks open: term time only
Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church Hall, Prince Imperial Road, Chislehurst, BR7 5LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.415438,0.069008

- Station: Chislehurst, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chislehurst Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Walden Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: 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 Bromley there are about 2.4 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The 2026 Ofsted report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching 'Strong standard' and achievement 'Strong standard'.

### Food

Its website says parents provide a packed lunch and that healthy snacks are provided.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.villagenurseries.org/faqs)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.villagenurseries.org/faqs)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and provides daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.villagenurseries.org/faqs)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.villagenurseries.org/faqs)

### Settling in

Its website says each child is given a key person who helps them settle in, and that staff work with parents on the transition. The nursery's care is described on its website as a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.villagenurseries.org/red-hill)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.villagenurseries.org/term-dates)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.villagenurseries.org/fees)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.villagenurseries.org/faqs)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.villagenurseries.org/contact-us)

### Safety

The 2026 Ofsted inspection found safeguarding standards met.

### Getting a place

Its website says families should contact the nursery or head office, be invited to visit, then complete a registration form and provide any necessary information. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Mead Road | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Red Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Farringtons School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Marjorie McClure School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Edgebury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Babington House School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Montbelle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Joy Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joy-childcare-2602226) | Met |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Blossom Years St Mary Hall, Chislehurst Day Nursery - BR7 5AQ](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-years-st-mary-hall-chislehurst-day-nursery-br7-5aq-ey489225) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ramas Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ramas-daycare-limited-2850749) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Village Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/village-nurseries-ltd-ey404326) | Outstanding | £83 | 08:45–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [One World Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-world-montessori-ey284442) | Good | £82.50 | 08:00–15:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Pals Christ Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pals-christ-church-2697875) | Good |  | 08:45–14:45 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Village Nurseries Ltd offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Village Nurseries Ltd offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Village Nurseries Ltd take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Village Nurseries Ltd offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Is Village Nurseries Ltd open all year?

No. Village Nurseries Ltd is open term time only.

### What is Village Nurseries Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Village Nurseries Ltd was inspected on 21 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Village Nurseries Ltd take?

Village Nurseries Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Does Village Nurseries Ltd accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Village Nurseries Ltd accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Village Nurseries Ltd?

Village Nurseries Ltd is run by Village Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### Does Village Nurseries Ltd have outdoor space?

Village Nurseries Ltd lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Village Nurseries Ltd?

Chislehurst is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Village Nurseries Ltd?

You can call 07935 656424 and visit www.villagenurseries.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137376)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.villagenurseries.org), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.villagenurseries.org/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Village+Nurseries+-+Prince+Imperial&query_place_id=ChIJIeJ12HCr2EcR9L8oCNcAAdw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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