# Yarnton Way Nursery

Yarnton Way Nursery is a full-day nursery at Harris Garrard Academy Grounds, Yarnton Way, Erith, DA18 4DW, in Lower Belvedere, Bexley. It is registered for 84 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yarnton-way-nursery-ey384110  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Harris Garrard Academy Grounds, Yarnton Way, Erith, DA18 4DW
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 84
- Phone: 020 8320 7872
- Website: https://nursery.eyalliance.org.uk/nursery/yarnton-way-nursery/
- Run by: [Pre-School Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pre-school-learning-alliance)
- Ofsted URN: EY384110

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384110

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2008 (Reference EY384110). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384110)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384110)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384110)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Harris Garrard Academy Grounds, Yarnton Way, Erith, DA18 4DW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.494831,0.136358

- Station: Abbey Wood (London), 0.7 miles
- Station: Abbey Wood, 0.7 miles
- Station: Belvedere, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southmere Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Woodland Way, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Lesnes Abbey Park, 0.4 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Parkway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Willow Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Horizons Academy Bexley |  | 5–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Boxgrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Easy Peasy Nursery and Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/easy-peasy-nursery-and-daycare-2611317) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Twinnie Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinnie-day-nursery-ey455796) | Report card Apr 2026 | £85 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [St Augustine's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-augustines-pre-school-115369) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Toddleswood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddleswood-pre-school-ey536844) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Croft Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-day-nursery-ey461638) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Grace Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grace-neighbourhood-nursery-ey303169) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Yarnton Way Nursery's opening hours?

Yarnton Way Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Yarnton Way Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Yarnton Way Nursery was inspected on 12 February 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 Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Yarnton Way Nursery take?

Yarnton Way Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### Who runs Yarnton Way Nursery?

Yarnton Way Nursery is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance, which runs 28 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Yarnton Way Nursery?

Abbey Wood (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Yarnton Way Nursery?

You can call 020 8320 7872 and visit nursery.eyalliance.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384110)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Yarnton+Way+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJP1sqYnKv2EcRbpTuKN11zjs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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