12 nurseries in Erith
Every day nursery in Erith on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in Outer London after the free hours.
Best-rated nurseries in Erith
The top of our Erith ranking: Ofsted's outcome first, then the newest inspection.
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Street Neighbourhood Nursery DA8 1FA | Outstanding | 31 January 2024 | 86 |
| 2 | Yarnton Way Nursery DA18 4DW | Expected standard in 4 of 6 | 12 February 2026 | 84 |
| 3 | King David Nursery/Pre-School (Erith High Street) DA8 1FE | Good | 14 May 2025 | 55 |
| 4 | Kiddies Palace Nursery Limited DA8 2EL | Good | 23 September 2024 | 58 |
| 5 | St Paul's Playgroup DA8 1HN | Good | 19 March 2024 | 50 |
Day nurseries in Erith, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Street Neighbourhood Nursery DA8 1FA | Outstanding | 31 January 2024 | 86 |
| 2 | Yarnton Way Nursery DA18 4DW | Expected standard in 4 of 6 | 12 February 2026 | 84 |
| 3 | King David Nursery/Pre-School (Erith High Street) DA8 1FE | Good | 14 May 2025 | 55 |
| 4 | Kiddies Palace Nursery Limited DA8 2EL | Good | 23 September 2024 | 58 |
| 5 | St Paul's Playgroup DA8 1HN | Good | 19 March 2024 | 50 |
| 6 | Spring - Northumberland Heath DA8 1JD | Good | 22 February 2024 | 34 |
| 7 | Howbury Preschool And Daycare DA8 3PR | Good | 21 February 2024 | 40 |
| 8 | Easy Peasy Nursery and Daycare DA18 4HB | Good | 10 January 2024 | 50 |
| 9 | Jacqueline's Gems @ Erith Park DA8 3FG | Good | 25 August 2022 | 55 |
| 10 | Jacqueline's Gems @ Lime Wood DA8 1FJ | Safeguarding not met | 28 January 2026 | 50 |
| 11 | Happifeet Nursery DA8 3PS | Not yet graded | Not yet | 49 |
| 12 | Violet Day Nursery - Erith DA8 1SH | Not yet graded | Not yet | 55 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in Erith
What day nurseries in Outer London charge on average. Fees in Erith itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £217no funded hours | £171after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £214no funded hours | £173after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £83after the free 15 hours | £158after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in Erith
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Erith as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.