Our nursery is at the heart  of Dartford. Our Nursery offers both 30 hour and 15 hour provisions for children from 3 years old. For more information about our provision, please see our ‘Offer’ tab. We are attached to the main school with our own safe, outdoor play area. As part of the school, we are lucky enough to be able to enjoy the school facilities including the hall and the library.

Meeting individual needs of all children lies at the heart of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and we deliver personalised learning, development and care to help children get the best possible start in life. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum is planned in conjunction with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for three and four-year-olds. This approach ensures a holistic approach that encompasses social, physical, emotional and cultural needs in addition to academic development. Please see our Curriculum page for more information on how we learn in Nursery.

You may be entitled to claim free weekly childcare – view your entitlement and begin your claim at ChildcareChoices.gov.uk

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An image of the outdoor play area, with benches and a climbing frame, and a tree in the foreground

nursery photo gallery

Two children sitting on the floor reading a book together.
An image of the outdoor play area, with benches and a climbing frame
An image of a flower pot with flowers and a windmill in it
Two children smiling for a picture in front of a bookshelf.
A child pushing a wheelbarrow with a dinosaur toy in it
A child pushing a hula hoop across the ground
A pile of moss and sticks on the ground with a sign reading 'Bug Hotel'
An image of a wooden climbing frame
A child holding toilet roll tubes up to her eyes like a pair of binoculars.

nursery blog

In the image, three young boys are sitting on a carpeted floor, engrossed in playing with a large pile of colorful building blocks, likely LEGO or Duplo. They have a clear plastic container filled with more blocks next to them. One boy, on the left, is wearing a white polo shirt and is actively building with the blocks. The other boy, on the right, is wearing a blue long-sleeved top and dark trousers, and is also engaged in building, with some animal figures also visible among the blocks.
Our School

After spending time in reception for some transition sessions, the Little Birds have been talking [...]

27
Jun
2025 Gingerbread Man

The children enjoyed investigating how to make gingerbread mixture. They helped measure out the ingredients- [...]

19
Jun
This image shows two children in blue school uniforms at a sink, engaged in an activity that involves water. One child, seen from the back, has light brown hair tied in a ponytail with a dark blue bow and is wearing a blue top with a white collar. They are holding a yellow object and what looks like a repurposed carton or box under the running water from a tap in a metal sink. Another child with lighter, curly hair is partially visible behind the first, also interacting with the sink. A third child is partially visible on the far left, looking towards the camera and smiling. The setting appears to be a classroom or utility area within a school.
Billy Bucket 2025

What do we use buckets for? Little Birds have been investigating what buckets are used [...]

12
Jun
In this indoor classroom setting, several young children are present. In the center, two girls are holding an open book and smiling at the camera. One girl is wearing a light blue and white checkered dress, and the other is in a blue long-sleeved top and dark skirt. A boy in a white polo shirt and dark shorts is standing to their left, looking towards the camera. Other children are visible in the background, some sitting or lying on the floor, and one boy is engrossed in an activity on the right side of the image. The classroom features a large screen, shelves with various educational materials, and a "Feelings box" on the left. The floor is carpeted with star-shaped decorations. The overall atmosphere suggests a lively and engaging learning environment.
2025 Bear Hunt

How can we rescue the bear? Little Birds were excited to return after half-term and [...]

05
Jun
Students and parents on the LAD picnic
Community Spirit Shines at Our LAD Day Picnic

What a memorable day we had at our LAD community picnic this afternoon. Under sunny [...]

23
May
Students partaking in a first aid day
First Aid Day at Leigh Academy Dartford – A Day of Lifesaving Learning!

Dear LAD families, We are delighted to share the success of our annual First Aid [...]

23
May
Students using iPads
Finding out about real fruit

The Little Birds have been exploring real fruit and vegetables using their senses.  They have been [...]

22
May
Students playing in planting boxes
How do we grow turnips?

This week, the Little Birds have been inquiring into how to grow turnips to explore [...]

15
May