Weather-ready clothes
Comfortable layers, a waterproof coat and sun hat when needed.
Information for families
The practical bits,
made simple.
Starting nursery brings plenty of questions. Here are the clear answers, useful details and next steps you need.
At a glance
- Ages
- 2½–5 years
- Morning
- 09:00–12:00
- Afternoon
- 13:00–16:00
- Term time
- Mon–Fri
Complete information library
Everything from the
original website.
All eleven Information subsections have been brought into the new site. Items containing dates, fees or staff details are marked for review.
01About usOur purpose and approach →02CommitteeCommunity governance →03Fees & free educationCharges and funding →04HistoryGrowing since 1970 →05Information sheetEssential quick guide →06My Nursery bookletChild-friendly introduction →07Privacy noticeHow information is used →08ProspectusFull parent information →09SettingOur spaces and facilities →10TeamRoles and qualifications →11UniformClothing options →
Sessions & attendance
A gentle rhythm
for busy days.
Each three-hour session balances child-led discovery with warm, familiar routines.
Morning09:00–12:00
Afternoon13:00–16:00
Regular attendance helps children settle, build friendships and get the most from their learning. Please tell the nursery if your child will be absent.
Your first Windmill days
From application to
feeling at home.
- 01
Come and visit
Meet the team, explore the setting and ask anything that’s on your mind.
- 02
Share their story
Tell us about routines, interests, language and what helps your child feel safe.
- 03
Meet the key person
Your child’s special grown-up becomes your main point of contact.
- 04
Settle at their pace
We work together on a calm start shaped around your individual child.
15funded hours
may be available
may be available
Fees & funding
Help with the
cost of childcare.
Eligible children may receive funded early education, depending on age, circumstances and current criteria.
Funding arrangements can change and depend on how hours are used across settings. The team will explain current eligibility, availability and charges clearly.
Ask about funding →Ready for the day
A little checklist
for little explorers.
Please name everything—busy nursery belongings have a habit of going on adventures.
A complete change
Named spare clothes for water, paint, mud and all the best play.
Any essentials
Medication or personal-care items agreed with the nursery in advance.
Something reassuring
A small comfort item can help during the early settling-in days.
The people who make Windmill
Meet our
nursery team.
Warm, experienced adults supporting every child.
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Find us in Stone, DartfordBrent CP School
London Road, Stone
Dartford, DA2 6BA
London Road, Stone
Dartford, DA2 6BA
Come and say hello
The best way to know us
is to visit.
See the nursery in action, meet the people who make it special and picture your child here.
Arrange your visit →