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Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

208 Parkside Avenue, Barnehurst, Bexleyheath DA7 6NW
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Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd, Bexleyheath
Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd, Bexleyheath
Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd, Bexleyheath

Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) has been operating since July 2018. They also have another site, New Foundations Day Nursery, located in Bexleyheath, operating since 2003.

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, they want to achieve that wow factor for you, they want you...  

Funding & Fees

£89.00 per day

Up to 30 funded hours per week accepted. Stretched offer also available across 50 weeks of the year

2YO/Play2learn funding accepted, 10 hours per week stretched across 50 weeks of the year

Please contact the Nursery for further details on fees, they will happily send you the latest information, alternatively, these are also displayed on the website

Contact Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • Joanna Ward
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Kaylee Letchford (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 42

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 & 1 week at the end of the summer holidays.

Parking

  • There is free parking available on the surrounding streets.

Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd Reviews (117)

9.9

Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.936) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd has 117 reviews.

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Review from Diane C (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Next Generation is very experienved and supportive. My son absolutely loves going to this nursery. They always ensure that the children can participate in educational activities and the children all seem to really enjoy them!

I highly recommend them!

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Admin at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We will pass this on to the team as well.

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Review from Delia T (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Both of my children have attended this nursery and both of them loved being there. The staff is always nice and polite and always care for the children. I always see them with a baby in their arms attending to their needs. They do lots of activities and we receive many many pictures throughout the day.

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Admin at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We will pass this on to the team as well.

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Review from Shannon A (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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We love Next Gen nursery! Our little boy has been in Little Stars, the tots room, since September and he absolutely loves it. The ladies in the room are so friendly, caring and genuinely care for the kids! Everyone you see in the nursery says hello and they all know all of the children, from everyone in the office to Pacific in the kitchen. They provide updates through their app so you can see how your little one is doing and they're super responsive! He's already come along so well since joining, his development and understanding is leaps and bounds ahead and loves playing with his friends.

They always plan fun activities throughout the day and take care to make sure they're happy, fed, and well looked after. We had so many recommendations for this nursery in our local area and we're so glad he's there and we couldn't ask for more.

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Admin at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We will pass this on to the team as well.

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful team! They are all very warm and caring, my little one loves telling me all about his day and the imaginative activities they created. Such clever ways to getting them to learn through play!

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Manager at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you for such a lovely review, I will be share to pass it on to the team also.

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Review from Hannah P (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been at Next Generation for a little over a year now, the staff have all been excellent they always take the time to tell you about each day and really seem to know each of the children individually. The activities they do are always varied and we have really seen our daughter come along with her speech and understanding which I credit to the team at Next Generation.

I would highly recommend the nursery, and am grateful to the staff for providing such good care and education.

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Manager at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to write us a lovely review, it is really appreciated. I will pass on to the room staff also.

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Review from Harriet G (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Such a lovely nursery/pre school. Really great activities/play/learning and I love recieving regular updates. My daughter has thrived since attending from baby room. She has made some great friends and the staff are all incredible. The food and menu provided are always well thought out and my daughter eats everything (including things she doesnt like at home) I highly recommend to all looking for childcare.

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Manager at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you for a really lovely review, I will pass your review onto the staff in the room also. I am glad she loves all the food here, Pacific is a great cook.

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Review from J K (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Really pleased with the nursery's facilities and especially the staff who show care and attentiveness. Also special thanks to Pacific in the kitchen who is maybe overlooked. Everyone is so integral to the running of the nursery and how my boy has developed over time. Thanks!

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Manager at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you for leaving us a review. I am so happy that our parents can also see the hard work Pacific does behind the scene to deliver delicious meals for the children (and staff).

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Review from Hazel P (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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My little one joined the nursery in September the staff have been very helpful have settling in sessions and use an app that they keep you updated about what your baby is doing.

They have been very supportive and reassuring when my little has been upset at drop offs. They never make me feel like a nuisance when I ask questions. I'm surprised at how quick they answer messages on the app which makes me feel confident in the care they are giving.

Would recommend this nursery to anyone it's a great environment with great friendly staff.

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Manager at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

I am so glad we have helped you feel supported and secure when leaving your little one with us. Thank you for leaving a lovely review for us.

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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Isla has been attending next gen barnehurst since October 2024, starting in the baby room & is now in the toddler room.
Isla absolutely loves it here & is always telling us about her day and what exciting things they've been up to.

She seems to have made some lovely connections with the children and the staff.

I cannot fault the communication, the staff are always around to answer my questions via the app & when I collect Isla.

Isla struggled to settle into nursery & still has the odd bad day but the ladies are always there to comfort her & to make her day easier.

Isla said to me yesterday 'I love nursery' out of the blue on a day which she doesn't attend nursery so that was lovely to hear!

The food is amazing (I wish I could go) she always seems to enjoy all of her meals!

The activities they do with the children are great.

I am really happy with the nursery & can't fault it!

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Manager at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd
Thank you for your lovely review of our nursery. I am so pleased your daughter loves her meals here with us, I do too, Pacific is a great cook.

I will pass on your review to all of the staff in the rooms.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has come on leaps & bounds in the last 15 months. The staff are so nurturing & kind & really cater to each individual child & their needs. I always feel really comfortable, secure & happy leaving her in their care. Nursery is her home away from home!

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Manager at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review for us. It's great to hear how well your daughter has come on since attending our nursery. I will be sure to pass on your review to the staff in the room also.

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Review from Rebecca R (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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My 2nd child is currently attending NGDN and loves it. All the staff are so lovely and welcoming and if she is ever upset she settles very quickly with the staff.
She started when she was 11 months old and now 2 and has come on so much since starting.
My eldest daughter also attended nursery and now in school and still talk about her time at nursery.

With my 3rd child due next year I have no doubt where they will also be attending.

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Manager at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review, we really appreciate it. I will pass on your comments to the staff in the room also.

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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been going to this nursery for over a year now and he absolutely loves it and you can see how much he has progressed and developed thanks to the amazing staff. They send lots of updates during the day which is lovely to see and keep us updated on everything we need to no.

I couldn't recommend this nursery and all the staff enough!

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Manager at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

We are so pleased that you can see how much he has progressed and developed since starting with us. I will share your comments with the staff in his room. Thank you for your review.

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Review from Marina D (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic place. Great food, lots of activities, ideal staff.

We were impressed that for toddlers there was a day schedule which would include a nap time when the children sleep in a room with closed curtains in a dedicated area.

The rooms would always have fresh air.

Very caring staff. Once we had an accident when the child was bitten into his stomach by another child. The records have been checked and the girls have found the problem and then handled it in a fantastic way (for a few days our child was under close supervision, he was held by the hand all the time so we felt really secure). They also track a development of each child closely.

Food was great (the only drawback of that was that the child was refusing to it in other public places as the food in comparison with the nursery would not be that tasty in his opinion:-)).

We checked and visited many nurseries in the areas and picked up this one and never regretted that

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Admin at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I will pass on to all the staff.

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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Myself and my husband can not express how amazing this nursery is!
They have always gone the extra mile accommodating friendly helpful.
Our child runs in every morning and cuddles all the young ladies who work in her room.
We have faced some health problems with our little one and all the staff have been so compassionate and helpful and so caring not only to our little one but also to myself and have done their best to help us navigate through this difficult time always obliging and understanding throughout.

There are really is not enough words in the dictionary to express my gratitude to all staff that work here.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery. Don't fault the staff one bit my daughter loves going nursery. Every time she comes back she is exhausted all staff are so friendly and understanding. My daughter always mentions the teachers there. There food choices are great different cultured food on the menu.

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Review from Sachin R (Father of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our 2nd daughter has been through all the classes/rooms of Next Generation Day Nursery Barnehurst, and she has grown up to be a confident, happy and curious girl. This is achieved through varied activities and keep the children challenged and engaged.
With our schedules, we have trusted the Nursery to help with our child's early development 4 days a week from 8am to 6pm, and we are so glad we picked Next Generation Day Nursery.

The team are fantastic, and in addition, the admin team are very helpful and also provide helpful reminders on key actions we need to take for our children. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Manager at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. I will pass on the kind comments to the staff in the rooms.

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Review from Anna D (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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It's a lovely environment for your children to start getting used to mixing with others. The girls always have plenty planned for the children to do. There is a good daily routine and the dinner menu is a great variety of meals. I think there are two things that I find could be improved, for children who need a more assertive approach to being told when they are being naughty "Kind hands" doesn't always work. Time out and to say no be gentle is a lot better. Another thing that I find hard to keep up with is the amount of apprentices there seems to be. There seems to be a lot less permanent staff than when my son originally started coming in September 2023 to present. Overall it is a lovely nursery and my son loves going and having fun with the other children and the girls looking after him.

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Manager at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. I would like to reassure you that we do not use agency staff, we don't usually have more than 1 apprentice per room per day, however, we do overstaff our Toddler Room keeping the ratio of 1:4 instead of the new 1:5 ratio. We believe in...  

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Review from D C (Grandmother of Child) published on 27 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Absolute brilliant nursery, all the girls are great with the kids, learning and playtime is always so much fun, my grandaughter has come on so much since attending, we all love u guys, thank you so much for ur kindness, understanding and help.

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Admin at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you for leaving a lovely review for us, we really appreciate it. I will pass your feedback on to the staff.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Sending my son to nursery was a little unsettling due to him being at such a young age. However I have noticed within just the short space of time of his attending, his development skills have progressed. I feel that the staff at the nursery all take a big interest in wanting young children to thrive and this definitely shows when he's at home.

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Admin at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, it really is appreciated. I will be sharing the reviews with the staff in the rooms also.

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Review from Tom B (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Next Generation is fantastic. Our daughter started in September 2024 and the staff put us at ease so quickly. It is like dropping our child off to family. The information and pictures they share throughout the day are incredibly useful and they are great at communicating.
The care they show the children and the parents/carers is outstanding!

I recommend Next Generation very highly and thank them for what they do.

Reply from NFDN & NGDN Day Nursery, Manager at Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, it really is appreciated. I will be sharing the reviews with the staff in the rooms also.

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Meet the Team (5)

Becky Gibbs Job Title: Operations Director Joined: 2003
Becky Gibbs

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

Kaylee Letchford Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2015
Kaylee Letchford
Kaylee has worked for the company for over 10 years, she has worked as a Manager at both of our sites and is currently based at Next Generation Day Nursery. Kaylee is passionate about quality early years education and constantly has new inspiring ideas to implement.

Kaylee's Son also came to the nursery before going to school so she understands the nursery from a parents perspective as well as a Manager.

She holds an NVQ level 5

Anouska Allen Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2018
Anouska Allen

Anouska has worked for the company for over 7 years now, starting as Bank staff and working her way up to Deputy Manager. Anouska passionately cares about providing the best start for each and every child.

Anouska holds an NVQ Level 3

Beatrice Weedon Job Title: Deputy Manager - SENCO Joined: 2023
Beatrice Weedon

Beatrice has worked at Next Generation for over 2 years now, she takes a lead as SENCO and has a passion for meeting the needs of every individual child.

Debbie Waghorn Job Title: Baby Room Leader Joined: 2010
Debbie Waghorn

Debbie has worked for the company for over 15 years, firstly at our Sidcup site and then at our Barnehurst nursery when we opened. Debbie is a mum and grandmother herself so has heaps of experience. All the parents feel reassured when they meet Debbie and know their baby will be well cared for. Debbie prioritises, love care and attention in the Baby Room, making sure the babies get lots of hugs and encouragement so that they thrive in all areas.

Debbie holds an NVQ Level 3

Frequently Asked Questions about Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd

What is the Age Range of Children that Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd accepts?

Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd Open?

Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd is open: 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.

How many Children does Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd have capacity for?

Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd has capacity for a total of 42 Children.

How far is Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd to the centre of Bexleyheath?

1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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