# Violet Day Nursery - Erith Violet Day Nursery - Erith is a full-day nursery at 33a Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 1SH, in Erith, Bexley. It is registered for 55 children. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. It offers funded hours from 9 months, 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 4.9 from 29 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/violet-day-nursery-erith-2832619 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 33a Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 1SH - Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 55 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 07853 183634 - Website: https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2832619 ## 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 February 2025 (Reference 2832619). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2832619) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2832619) - Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2832619) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1227458) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:00–19:00 ## Getting there Address: 33a Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 1SH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.480228,0.178309 - Station: Erith, 0.2 miles - 21 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Riverside Gardens, 0.1 miles - Park: Nordenfeldt Gardens, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Wharfside Close Play Area, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, in-the-moment planning and early phonics. Support named on its website includes a SENCo. Activities named on its website are music classes and dance and movement. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/daily-routine-at-violet-day-nursery) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/daily-routine-at-violet-day-nursery) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with a vegetarian menu, an allergy-aware kitchen, and breakfast and healthy snacks provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/fees) - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/violet-daycare-menu) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/meet-our-chef) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/fees) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/daily-routine-at-violet-day-nursery) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/violet-daycare-menu) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery operates a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/services/learning-environment) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/contact-us) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/contact-us) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/fees) ### SEND and inclusion - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/teachers) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/services/how-we-monitor-your-childs-progress) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/services/how-we-monitor-your-childs-progress) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/daily-routine-at-violet-day-nursery) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/daily-routine-at-violet-day-nursery) ### Getting a place The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | | 0.3 miles | | Lime Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) | | 0.6 miles | | Peareswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | St Fidelis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Woodside Academy | | 4–18 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Fairford Academy Barnehurst | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Dazzling Stars Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dazzling-stars-pre-school-2870951) | | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [King David Nursery/Pre-School (Erith High Street)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-david-nursery-pre-school-erith-high-street-2772595) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [West Street Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-street-neighbourhood-nursery-ey287827) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Jacqueline's Gems @ Erith Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jacquelines-gems-erith-park-2579100) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Jacqueline's Gems @ Lime Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jacquelines-gems-lime-wood-2746371) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 0.6 miles | | [Howbury Preschool And Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howbury-preschool-and-daycare-ey455000) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Violet Day Nursery - Erith offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Violet Day Nursery - Erith offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Violet Day Nursery - Erith take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Violet Day Nursery - Erith offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Violet Day Nursery - Erith offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Violet Day Nursery - Erith offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Violet Day Nursery - Erith's opening hours? Violet Day Nursery - Erith opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. ### How many children can Violet Day Nursery - Erith take? Violet Day Nursery - Erith is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Violet Day Nursery - Erith? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Violet Day Nursery - Erith. ### Does Violet Day Nursery - Erith accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Violet Day Nursery - Erith accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does Violet Day Nursery - Erith follow? Violet Day Nursery - Erith's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning and Early phonics. ### Does Violet Day Nursery - Erith support children with SEND? Violet Day Nursery - Erith lists: SENCo. ### What is the nearest station to Violet Day Nursery - Erith? Erith is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Violet Day Nursery - Erith? You can call 07853 183634 and visit www.violetdaynursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2832619) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.violetdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.violetdaynursery.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Violet+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJTd3gu-qv2EcRtnk17BPEAcM) - 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.