Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath

14 Upton Road, Bexleyheath DA6 8LQ
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9.7 34 Reviews
  • Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath, Bexleyheath
Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath opened its doors in Spring 2021. This is the sister nursery to their award-winning setting in Belvedere which has consecutively won top ten most highly rated nursery in London in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021. The new setting will combine all the Croft Day Nursery ideals with a warm and welcoming environment.

The nursery is set in a repurposed period property which will be filled with engaging areas and exciting resources to inspire and spark the children's imagination.

The extensive outdoor facilities give children ample opportunity to run, climb and enjoy messy play as well as exploring the nature garden.

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Care Provided by Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Annabel Pincott-Brown (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 38
  • Total Places for Children
  • 120
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath

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  • Parking

  • On site parking is widely available


Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath Reviews (34)

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Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.651) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath has 34 reviews.

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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Croft Day Nursery since he was 10 months old (now 2). Croft Day Nursery Bexleyheath was brand new when he joined in Nov 2021 and the staff have worked extremely hard to ensure the children have a safe, fun and nurturing environment. The management are very open to hearing from
parents and I have seen lots of feedback implemented which is great. The staff build strong relationships with the children and individual needs are taken seriously. Facilities are clean and modern, with good outside spaces and a variety in terms of meals and snacks. My little one is happy walking in and out each day and I am looking forward to seeing him continue to grow there.

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Review from Sally B (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has been attending the Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath for almost a year now, and we are genuinely delighted that we found this gem of a nursery. The nursery setting is clean, bright and beautifully designed to stimulate play and development. We look forward to our little one getting
stuck into the veg patch and cooking room later in her time there! The equipment and variety of materials for the children to engage with is also great, genuinely gave me lots of ideas for home! However, the absolute standout feature of this nursery are the staff. From the manager, assistant manager, key workers and staff in other rooms, it feels as though all the staff make an effort to get to know the children and families they work with. There are some days when our little one doesn't even turn round as she walks in smiling! We've had great communication from key workers via an app, chats at collection and parent's evenings. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Croft Day Nursery.

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Review from Michele H (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful setting, the nursery itself has great rooms with lots of activities for the children. The garden and little woodland garden are perfect for little ones to explore. The real cherry on top is the staff, they are kind and considerate and you can see how much they care for the kids. So glad I
found this setting.

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Review from Donella G (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the Croft Day Nursery since August 2021. The nursery itself is very clinical, finished to a high standard and has lots of facilities for the children. The open space area is great and the garden in particular stands out.
My son has a speech delay and the ladies at the nursery
have been working closely with me and the medical professionals to assist with his needs. The staff there are amazing and genuinely do a good job with the children. My son enjoys going to nursery and has built such good relationships with the staff that it puts my mind at ease when he's there. I highly recommend this nursery - I viewed 11 in the borough and am glad to have chosen this one for my son.

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Review from N E (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fab nursery. They really go above and beyond with activities to keep the kids busy. My little one is only two but I really value her education and they have been great at pushing her within the appropriate boundaries, such as practising writing and tracing her name, emotional development, learning
about the world and its cultures as well as plenty of crafts, reading and playing. The staff appear engaged, attentive and caring. There is an app for weekly photo updates and her development is measured against the birth to five matters framework. Food is always great and they encourage good table manners. I couldn't recommend the nursery more, your child will thrive here.

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Review from Sarah E (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old son has been attending the Croft Day Nursery since September 2021. He's only ever been cared for by family and myself, so I was incredibly nervous leaving him with "strangers" but I didn't need to be! Following the pandemic, he was a very introverted and anxious child and the ladies at
the nursery have done an incredible job of bringing him out of his shell and helping him find his confidence. All of the ladies at the Croft are helpful, friendly and genuinely care about all of the children who attend. The nursery itself is very modern, clean and welcoming - couldn't recommend it enough. We'll be very sad leaving the Croft for school in the next few months!

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Review from Danielle S (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I want to thank all the staff for the wonderful care and attention my son has received since the beginning. I am grateful for the friendly atmosphere you provide at your daycare and I appreciate everything he has learned from you. Thank you so much!

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Review from Anna K (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

Our 18-month old child was excluded from this nursery for biting, and the nursery only gave us 2 days' notice to find alternative childcare. The nursery themselves admitted they had staffing issues, which is why they ‘couldn’t handle our child' and since our departure, they also increased their daily
rates £7 per month ‘to secure more staff’. From our perspective it also looks like not only they do not have enough staff, but that the staff they do have is not experienced enough to deal with any kinds of age-appropriate issues and/or needs. We chose this nursery because of the beautiful modern setting and the success of another branch. We learned the hard way that the ambiance doesn’t always translate into experienced and supportive staff, something that many families in that nursery are now becoming aware of as they are moving their children elsewhere.

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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath since November and I cannot recommend this nursery enough.
The staff there are all so friendly and helpful and my daughter is so happy there.
The app they have is great for updates and different milestones as well as photos of my little
one enjoying herself, it makes going to work so much easier knowing she is so happy and in very capable hands.
They have a great routine there and the food they give is always varied and my daughter always eats it all!
I’m so glad I picked this nursery and when I hopefully have another child I will definitely be sending them too!

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Review from Gavin S (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little 3-year-old boy had a terrible time at his last nursery and we have since found out that there was a rather nasty carer there. This scarred him mentally.
Since coming to the Croft Day Nursery he has been fantastic. The turnaround has been great.
The girls who work there are top class.
Highly
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Review from Stacey W (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at the Croft Day Nursery, Bexleyheath when it first opened in May 2021. Being only 8 months I was really cautious of putting her into nursery so young but having found the Croft I can honestly say I have no worries. She has settled in really well. My eldest daughter went to a different
nursery 6 years ago and I was disheartened to find they had a waiting list when I initially enquired but was so pleased when they informed me of their new location. The nursery has been refurbished to a great standard. The staff are so warm and friendly and seem to genuinely care for my daughter. I would highly recommend the nursery!

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Review from Edd T (Father of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this setting since it opened and I have nothing but praise for the staff and owners of this fabulous establishment. My family have owned and run a children’s day nursery for over 60 years so for me to send my child to another nursery I am in a great position to judge and
compare. Well, the setting itself is incredible and complimented well by the staff that it houses and that run it, the development of our daughter is testimony to the level of care she receives and I openly recommend to anyone that listens. Thank you to Croft Day Nursery - Bexley Heath for helping us make our daughter have the best start to her life and giving her the tools she needs to be ready for school when she leaves. You guys are great!

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Review from Linh P (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My younger daughter started nursery at the Croft Day Nursery Bexleyheath at the very beginning when it first opened and she has been enjoying it ever since. The premises have been refurbished to a high standard with everything a child could dream of, from a big climbing house with slide and a large
garden with a nature corner where they can grow their own vegetables, to a messy-play room with a kitchen where they learn how to cook and bake. You can see a lot of care and thought has been put in it. Although it only just opened up in May 2021, our family has known the team, the manager and the owner for a number of years as my older daughter has been with another branch since she was a baby. What makes the Croft stand out from many nurseries in Bexley is the dedication, the genuine care and the warm and positive vibe of the whole team which is the most important thing your child needs. You know it when you walk in the room and see the staff genuinely happy and enjoying their job.

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Review from Daniel W (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has just started attending this nursery and the staff are amazing, so attentive and keep us informed about how our little one is doing. He settled in very fast in no small part due to the caring staff. The nursery itself is stunning and must be the best nursery in Bexleyheath and a contender
for the best nursery in London!

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.651)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.651) out of 10 for Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 16 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 4.984 for Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath is calculated as follows: ( (188 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 191 Ratings = 4.984

  • 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 4.667 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath is based on 16 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 120 number of registered child places is 24. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.667

  • 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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Meet the Team (8)

Annabel

Annabel Pincott-Brown

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager, Been in with us since 2015.


Hayley

Hayley

Job Title: Nursery Admin

Nursery Admin, was a Nursery Room Leader too.


Ellie

Ellie

Job Title: Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader


Claire

Claire

Job Title: Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader


Jade

Jade

Job Title: Nursery 3rd Incharge and Room Leader

Nursery 3rd Incharge and Room Leader


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Brooke

Job Title: Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader


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Jasmine

Job Title: Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader


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Ashley

Job Title: Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader


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