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.

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