New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

41 Church Road, Bexleyheath DA7 4DD
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9.9 102 Reviews
New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath) has been in operation for over 20 years, first opening its doors in 2003, it is located in a converted Victorian house which has been renovated to meet the needs of caring for young children.

Why choose New Foundations?
- The nursery is small, friendly and goes above and beyond to provide a personal touch. A smaller nursery than most with only 29 children per day, they can cater to every family’s individual needs and create strong, lasting relationships.
- Outside providers are spread across the week so lots of children can benefit from these extra curricular activities. These include Forest School, Phonic Stars, Tiny Tekkers, Mini Wave and Sing and Sign.
- The home from home environment has a higher number of staff than required in order to cater for all individual needs and provide an extra nurturing and caring experience for all children.
- They put a large emphasis on books and stories, with each room focusing on ‘a book of the week’ to encourage children to have a love of books, opening up their imagination and introducing a wide range of vocabulary. There are multiple studies describing the vast benefits of reading stories to children which enhance communication, language and holistic development.
- There is a large outdoor area for children to play and explore, the children have also been working with the nursery's Forest School leader to cultivate a natural Forest school area where they can explore wildlife, learn about a variety of flora and fauna, get involved in risky play whilst learning to risk assess to participate safely.

The nursery provides children with a welcoming and friendly home-from-home environment and has a team of highly qualified and enthusiastic staff who have a genuine interest in supporting children to learn and achieve.
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Care Provided by New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Joanna Ward
  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Pinedo and Kaylee Letchford (Joint Managers)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 29
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

  • £89 per day

  • 15/30 hours funding stretched across 50 weeks.


    2YO/Play2learn offered where available - stretched 10 hours, 50 weeks.


    Please contact the nursery for details on fees, we will happily send you the latest information, alternatively, these are also displayed on our website.
  • Parking

  • There is parking available on site for drop off, collection and visitors only.


New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath) Reviews (102)

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New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.923) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath) has 102 reviews.

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Review from A O (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been very helpful in my child’s development. They work with the speech therapist and my daughter's speech has drastically improved. The staff in the sunflower room are doing amazing as well as those in the preschool room. I’m grateful.

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Review from Mark E (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our boys (aged 4 and 1) love New Foundations Day Nursery. Our 4 year old wakes up every day and asks "is it nursery day today?".
The staff are professional and caring and adjust to any special requirements easily (like allergies).
It's a cliché but we could tell it was the right choice the first
time we looked around. We have no hesitation recommending to everyone.

Reply from Sarah & Kaylee Job share Managers, Nursery Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Such a lovely review. Thank you very much. I will pass the comments on to the team.


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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son (aged 4) and daughter (aged 2) both attend this nursery. I can’t recommend it highly enough. The staff are professional and really caring. The nursery is on the smaller side meaning all the staff seem to know the names of all of the children, even if they don’t usually work in the same room as
the children. The quality of the food menu for children is great and the nursery is really well run. My children have enjoyed going to nursery since day one and I’m really glad that I chose it.

Reply from Sarah & Kaylee Job share Managers, Nursery Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you for your lovely comments, I will pass these onto the staff in the rooms.


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Review from Louise K (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery for 7 months and absolutely loves it. The staff are so lovely and welcoming that she settled in straight away and is very excited on the days she attends. This is all thanks to the amazing team and warm, friendly, safe and fun environment they create for the
children. As a parent, it is so reassuring knowing how happy your children are attending nursery, and so nice to hear them tell you stories about their day and how much fun they have. I would definitely recommend this nursery to any parent, I couldn’t ask for more.

Reply from Sarah & Kaylee Job share Managers, Nursery Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you for your lovely comments, I will pass these onto the staff.


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Review from C b (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really lovely nursery! Always helpful and got such a great team behind them! My little boy has come such a long way since starting in the toddler room nearly 2 years ago. So sad for my little one to be leaving for school! Couldn’t recommend more!

Reply from Sarah & Kaylee Job share Managers, Nursery Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you for your lovely comments, I will pass these onto the staff.


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Review from Adam H (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dealing with a child with complex needs due to allergy and eczema issues can be very hard work. However, I have full trust in the team to always provide their best for my child each and every day. Thank you for the hard work!

Reply from Sarah & Kaylee Job share Managers, Nursery Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Really lovely comments, thank you very much! I will pass onto the team.


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Review from G G (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery for a couple of years now with a break in between due to personal issues. My son has loved every minute at nursery and the people working there have been wonderful sadly my son is leaving in September to start primary school but I know that he’s enjoyed every minute of
being at the nursery and has made friends there and will be sad to leave them and the lovely people working there behind.

Reply from Sarah & Kaylee Job share Managers, Nursery Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you very much for your comments. We are going to be very sad to see all of our pre-schoolers leave us.


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Review from Soni T (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

New Foundations Nursery Bexleyheath is a wonderful childcare provider. My daughter started at 1 years old and is now in pre-school. My son is in the baby room. My children are so happy at nursery, their social skills and confidence have really enhanced being at the nursery. The nursery updates parents
via an app where we can see what they’ve eaten, and nappy changes plus photos and information about what the children have been up to. They also monitor their development using The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS). We receive monthly one to one catch ups with staff and all the staff are so friendly and welcoming. It is like a family setting with smaller class numbers.

Reply from Sarah Pinedo, Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you for this lovely review. I will pass this on to the staff. Thanks Sarah


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Review from J O (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending New Foundations for about 2 years now. She’s been really settled and happy there. The staff members have very helpful and accommodating, they keep us posted with regular updates and create a good nurturing environment for the kids.

Reply from Kaylee, Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you for a lovely review, I will pass this on to the staff.


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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started the nursery in November 2019.
The staff are very caring and like another family to her with their home from home environment.
I was a bit nervous about leaving my daughter at first but now I know she is in the best capable hands.
My child always has the best days at nursery. Thank
you so much to you all.

Reply from Rebecca Gibbs, Operations Director at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you so much for your lovely words, we always pass these reviews onto the staff, much appreciated.


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Review from Kirsty A (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since 2016, both of my daughters have attended/are attending New Foundations Day Nursery. In all of that time, I have honestly never had a bad word to say. The nursery is run spectacularly well and the staff are amazing. Every member of staff is so friendly and welcoming, and I have always felt completely
at ease leaving both of my daughters with them - they both equally love the staff!
My youngest has had a bit of speech delay, each member of staff has gone above and beyond to work with her to improve this which I can't thank them enough for. They are so invested in the development of every child.
I would highly highly recommend New Foundations to anyone and everyone. I will be sad when my youngest leaves in a few years!

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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. My son was so hard to settle in know he loves it learns a lot all the staff are so loving and caring toward the child. My son runs to go now. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Rebecca Gibbs, Operations Director at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you so much for your lovely words, we always pass these reviews onto the staff, much appreciated.


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Review from Polly D (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery for 6 months now. The staff have taken such great care of her since she joined and have provided me and my husband with peace of mind knowing she is being well looked after. All the staff are incredibly friendly and greet our daughter with the biggest smiles every
morning. She is kept busy with lots of activities throughout the day and it's lovely when we receive the daily update and photos of what she has been up to. The facilities are great; lots of activities and toys in the room, the garden is a wonderful space for them to run around in and the meals are well planned out (including thoughtful alternatives for children with allergies). I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a nurturing, friendly and safe nursery for their little ones.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for nearly a year. She has settled in so well thanks to the fantastic staff and setting


All staff are extremely friendly and know all the children even if they aren’t assigned to their room. The number of activities and varied activities that they undertake

is fantastic. They provide pictures every day to update on what they have been doing each day. It is a small enough setting that it feels home from home and that my daughter is really focused on and her development valued. I would recommend the nursery to any parent looking for childcare.

Reply from Kaylee Letchford, Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you for your kind comments, I will pass these on to the staff in the room.


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Review from Ciara R (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love this nursery. As a first time Mum leaving her baby girl in the hands of someone other than family, I was extremely scared but the staff here made me feel so comfortable. I got updates and photos to show me how happy my daughter was when she first started and we still get them now,
six months down the line. My daughter loves nursery and never cries, she actually happily jumps out of my arms to get to nursery. The staff are all so lovely and I feel so relaxed and comfortable leaving her there. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Donna, Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you so much for this lovely review, kind regards.


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Review from Nanita P (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has started nursery nearly 2 months back. She is really happy here. She has adjusted here very well. The staff are very caring and professional. I am satisfied sending her here. I strongly recommend it.

Reply from Donna, Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you for the lovely review, kind regards


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Review from Kayleigh L (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child changed to this nursery in December 2020. The staff are lovely and keep you updated with everything. My little one has thrived so much, she has nearly learnt all her letters and love's doing loopy lous. She enjoys going here.

Reply from Donna, Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you for your lovely review Kayleigh. Kind regards, Donna


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Review from Daniel R (Father of Child) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so glad that we decided to send our daughter to this nursery as I feel that she's very safe here and well looked after. Development-wise, she is constantly surprising us with all the great things she is learning on a daily basis and the staff always give us updates on how her day has been as well
as being extremely friendly. 5 stars.

Reply from Donna, Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you for your lovely review Daniel. Kind regards, Donna


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Review from Vanessa A (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends nursery here and absolutely loves it. Beautiful rooms for all ages and the care for the children is second to none. The activities they do are fabulous fun and educational. The outdoor area is fabulous as covered too so great for all-weathers. I would recommend this nursery 100 per cent.

Reply from Donna, Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you for your lovely review Vanessa. Kind regards, Donna


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Review from John F (Father of Child) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending the school for the last 3 weeks and we have seen a positive change in her social interaction. The staff are doing a good job, thanks to the good teachers, who helped her to settle in nicely.
The nursery is welcoming, friendly, flexible and very good at giving regular
updates on our daughter’s progress. So the school scores a ten out of ten. Highly recommended. Keep up the high standards!

Reply from Donna, Manager at New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath)

Thank you for your lovely review John. Kind regards, Donna


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.923)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.923) out of 10 for New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.923 for New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath) is calculated as follows: ( (158 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.923

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for New Foundations Day Nursery (Bexleyheath) is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 29 number of registered child places is 5.8, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Becky Gibbs

Job Title: Operations Director

Joined: 2003

Becky has worked for the company since the first day it opened its doors! Becky started out as an Apprentice and has worked in all the different roles in the business. Becky now works across both the nurseries overseeing the Management teams, monitoring quality and making sure everything runs smoothly.

Becky holds an NVQ Level 4

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Sarah

Sarah Pinedo

Job Title: Nursery Manager - Job share

Joined: 2004

Sarah has worked for the company for over 18 years, starting as an Apprentice and working her way up. Sarah worked as the Deputy Manager at this nursery for 3 years before starting her role as Nursery Manager a year ago. Sarah has a wealth of knowledge to bring, Sarah is the organised one and ensures every job gets done thoroughly and to a high standard.

Sarah holds an NVQ Level 4.

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Charlotte

Charlotte Butler

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2020

Charlotte started at New Foundations in 2011 and completed her apprenticeship with us, she worked here until 2016 and rejoined us in 2020. She has worked in all rooms and has a great knowledge of child development across all ages.

Charlotte has recently been promoted to Trainee Deputy Manager, she shares the core values and ethos of the nursery and is passionate about providing high-quality care to all of our families. She brings fun, laughter and joy to all at our nursery.

Charlotte holds an NVQ Level 3

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