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Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool

Powder Mill Lane, Dartford DA1 1LY

9.4128 Reviews

13 1

"We chose to put our son into Bright Horizons DARTFORD after looking around three other nurseries. The difference in quality was clear and..."Read all 128 reviews

144 places

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

A BRIGHT AND WELCOMING NURSERY IN DARTFORD The warm, homely nursery in Dartford is designed to support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years. They support the youngest children... Read more

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells

15-17 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2DU

9.337 Reviews

12 2

"Very clean and nice environment for children. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. My daughter loves to spend time there. She enjoy..."Read all 37 reviews

64 places

Group/Owner Banana Moon Day Nurseries

Banana Moon Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells is a beautiful purpose built building that opened in October 2023, it offers care for children aged from three months to five years. The setting is individually... Read more

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Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool

Spring Lane, Canterbury CT1 1SW

9.2106 Reviews

12 1

"My son has attended this nursery since he was 10 months old. The staff here have helped him grow and learn and have formed strong bonds..."Read all 106 reviews

143 places

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

A light and spacious nursery in Canterbury Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool has plenty of space for children to learn and explore, with three bright and airy age-specific rooms. Offering high quality... Read more

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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Tonbridge

1 Waterloo Road, Tonbridge TN9 2SN

9.121 Reviews

12 1

"Our daughter has attended Happy Days Nursery in Tonbridge for several years, and we couldn't be more grateful for the care and support the..."Read all 21 reviews

65 places

Group/Owner Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools

Happy Days Tonbridge is adjacent to Tonbridge Train station it is the ideal location for commuting parents as well as local families looking for full day care for their children. The nursery cares... Read more

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Hemsley House Nursery School

137 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone ME16 8JS

9.180 Reviews

16 1

"We're extremely happy with this nursery. The staff and management are kind, supportive, and attentive, helping with everything from daily..."Read all 80 reviews

82 places

Group/Owner Storal

Hemsley House Nursery School is split between two beautifully converted, large Victorian homes in Maidstone, Kent. Educators at Hemsley House Nursery School are experienced in providing premium care... Read more

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Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Elm Court Estate, Unit C, Capstone Road, Gillingham ME7 3JQ

9.1114 Reviews

15 1

"Really impressed with this setting. We have two children that attend and they are both really happy there. The staff are attentive and..."Read all 114 reviews

112 places

Group/Owner Family First Day Nurseries

Prima Montessori & Day Nursery, rated Strong Standard by Ofsted (April 2026), provides reliable childcare for children aged from birth to 5 years. Adopting a Montessori inspired approach with the Early... Read more

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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sevenoaks

Amherst Hill, Sevenoaks TN13 2EL

9.08 Reviews

12 1

"I am so grateful to Monkey Puzzle Sevenoaks. My daughter, who has ASD, was really struggling at her previous nursery. We moved her to..."Read all 8 reviews

96 places

Group/Owner Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sevenoaks is located on Amherst Hill in the heart of Sevenoaks. The team offer children the opportunity to learn, play and grow, with dedicated nursery spaces for the different... Read more

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Ickle Pickles Nursery School

1 School Mews, School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne ME9 8UW

9.045 Reviews

15 1

"Ickle Pickles has been great for my son. He's gained in confidence and has lots of engaging activities to do everyday. All the staff have..."Read all 45 reviews

61 places

Group/Owner Storal

Ickle Pickles Nursery School is a much-loved nursey school in Iwade, Sittingbourne providing children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old a premium standard of early years care and education. At Ickle Pickles,... Read more

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Nursery Days

The Old School, The Street, Upchurch, Sittingbourne ME9 7AJ

10124 Reviews

51 1

"Nursery days is truly amazing. I feel like we have hit the jackpot choosing this nursery for our daughter. She absolutely thrives at..."Read all 124 reviews

100 places

Group/Owner Littlest Elf

Nursery Days is fully and beautifully refurbished and now has large natural playgrounds. It is based within the grounds of The Old School in the rural village of Upchurch close to Rainham, Sittingbourne... Read more

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Play A Way Day Nursery

37 Stuart Road, Gillingham ME7 4AD

1050 Reviews

"The whole team is warm, friendly, welcoming and nurturing. They take such a keen interest in the children in their care and provide them..."Read all 50 reviews

42 places

Group/Owner Play A Way Nurseries Ltd

The Play-a-Way Day nursery is the third setting in Gillingham from this provider (Play A Way Nurseries Ltd) and opened their doors for children in May 2022. This new nursery is conveniently located in... Read more

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Play A Way Nursery & Preschool

Kidstreet, Unit E Jenkins Dale, Chatham ME4 5RD

9.924 Reviews

"Best nursery in Medway by far. Not a bad word to say about these guys staff are amazing go above and beyond for every child's needs.. my..."Read all 24 reviews

100 places

Group/Owner Play A Way Nurseries Ltd

Play A Way Nursery & Preschool gives children quality early years learning experiences in a safe and fun setting. Children thrive with the support of inspiring early years staff. Children grow in... Read more

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Play Pavilion Pre-School & Full time Nursery

Gravesend RFC, Donald Biggs Drive, Gravesend DA12 2TL

9.920 Reviews

19 1

"My son is nonverbal and on the spectrum and can sometimes be challenging to constantly care for him. After a difficult experience at his..."Read all 20 reviews

32 places

Play Pavilion Pre School is a vibrant setting that will be making a difference to children and adults in the local area. Play Pavilion is located out of the spacious main hall at Gravesend RFC with access... Read more

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Play A Way Day Care Centre

Oddfellows Hall, 2a Vicarage Road, Gillingham ME7 5HZ

9.957 Reviews

12 1

"The Team here are so friendly and welcoming, The actives and trips they do with the children are brilliant and my child is happy to attend..."Read all 57 reviews

35 places

Group/Owner Play A Way Nurseries Ltd

Play A Way Day Care Centre is one of three Gillingham facilities from this provider (Play A Way Nurseries Ltd), all of which are well-respected by families and parents whose children have benefited from... Read more

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Play A Way Activity Centre

St Andrew's Church Hall, Christmas Street, Gillingham ME7 1TD

9.9102 Reviews

"I could not recommend this nursery enough! The staff have been amazing with my daughter, they take their time to listen to my self and my..."Read all 102 reviews

50 places

Group/Owner Play A Way Nurseries Ltd

Play A Way Activity Centre, in Gillingham, is a fifty capacity nursery with an excellent community reputation, offering parents an open and honest service while their child is able to learn and develop... Read more

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Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells

Silverdale Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9HU

9.969 Reviews

15 1

"Cannot speak highly enough of Tunbridge Wells Busy Bees, all the staff are welcoming and friendly and are always smiley and chatty to me..."Read all 69 reviews

90 places

Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells is a well-established nursery and pre-school just a quick 6-minute walk from High Booms Train Station. With space for 90 children aged 3 months to 5 years, it’s a vibrant, buzzing... Read more

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Little Treacle's Nursery Ltd

Otford Church Hall, Otford High Street, Sevenoaks TN14 5PQ

9.927 Reviews

"My daughter is always asking to stay longer when I come to collect her, which I believe says a lot about the staff and the activities that..."Read all 27 reviews

32 places

Little Treacles Nursery in Otford provides a nurturing environment for children from 3 months to 5 years. Rooms are designed for each age group, supporting unique needs and development. The Tiny Treacles... Read more

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Townsend Montessori Nursery Faversham

2B Euro Centre, Whitstable Road, Faversham ME13 8ED

8.928 Reviews

13 2

"Our 11 month old settled very quickly into the Old Station Nursery in Faversham. All the staff are lovely and really can't do enough to..."Read all 28 reviews

95 places

Group/Owner The Old Station Nursery

Townsend Montessori Nursery Faversham is a purpose-built setting, located in the Eurocentre Business Park, ideally located for working families in the area. The setting follows a Montessori approach to... Read more

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Little Rascals Nursery

12 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1NU

9.8138 Reviews

"We couldn't be happier with Little Rascals! The staff are fantastic, the location is ideal for commuting and the nursery is full of fun and..."Read all 138 reviews

79 places

Group/Owner Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Little Rascals Nursery is situated in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The nursery is located on Lonsdale Gardens in a beautiful three-storey converted house. It is located only a short walk... Read more

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Busy Bees Hempstead

197 Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham ME7 3QG

9.882 Reviews

12 1

"Everyone at the nursery has been very supportive and helped my son to settle in over the last year. He is really happy there and the staff..."Read all 82 reviews

76 places

Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees at Hempstead provides the perfect environment to offer children the best start to their early education. The nursery has light and spacious rooms, with separate areas for different ages,... Read more

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Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool

Craylands Lane, Swanscombe DA10 0LP

8.8107 Reviews

12 1

"The nursery has given my child a space to grow and learn new skills. And we would like to extend our sincere gratitude for care you have..."Read all 107 reviews

134 places

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

A spacious nursery in Swanscombe. The bright and welcoming Swanscombe day nursery provides quality care to children aged 3 months to 5 years. The day nursery and preschool in Swanscombe is located... Read more

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7 Acorns Day Nursery

The Warehouse, Unit 5A Morewood Close, Sevenoaks TN13 2HU

8.810 Reviews

"We couldn't have wished for a better nursery experience for our children. From day one, the staff showed genuine care and love, treating..."Read all 10 reviews

57 places

7 Acorns is a purpose-built, family-run independent day nursery in the heart of Sevenoaks. Located next to Sevenoaks Station car park, 7 Acorns offers exceptional childcare, everyday. 7 Acorns is... Read more

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Windmill Nursery School (Smart Start)

22-23 Overcliffe, Gravesend DA11 0EH

8.752 Reviews

12 1

"Excellent nursery, great staff I moved my little boy to this nursery from another nursery and wish I had done it sooner! He has only..."Read all 52 reviews

84 places

Group/Owner Storal

Windmill Nursery School (previously Smart Start Nursery School) is located inside two Victorian townhouses in Gravesend, Kent. Their team of educators are experienced and passionate about providing premium... Read more

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Dolly's Daycare

Squirrel Lodge Reed Cresent, Next to Furley Park Academy, Ashford TN23 3PA

9.724 Reviews

19 1

"Our son attended this nursery for over a year, and we couldn't be happier with the experience he had. From day one, the staff were..."Read all 24 reviews

32 places

Dolly’s Daycare – Where Little Learners Shine Brightly! Located in the heart of Ashford, Kent, Dolly’s Daycare is a nurturing and welcoming setting offering early years care and education for children... Read more

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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Boughton Monchelsea

The Oast, Monchelsea Farm Estate, Heath Road, Maidstone ME17 4JD

8.75 Reviews

12 1

"We have 2 children at Juniors in Boughton Monchelsea in the teenies room and the pre-school room and both are thriving. They come back and..."Read all 5 reviews

72 places

Group/Owner Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools

Happy Days Boughton Monchelsea is located near Maidstone, the nursery offers a natural and versatile learning environment to empower each child to develop their social, physical, communication and artistic... Read more

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Oakley Nursery and Preschool

Bishop’s House, 1 Rockdale Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1JT

9.652 Reviews

14 1

"We chose Oakley over other settings because it provides such a family-like environment. I leave my child at Oakley with complete peace of..."Read all 52 reviews

45 places

Group/Owner Greenstone Childcare

Located in the heart of Sevenoaks, Oakley Day Nursery and Preschool is a premium day nursery and preschool offering excellent childcare and educational development in a warm, home-from-home environment.... Read more

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Moniques Montessori Day Nursery

41 Chipstead Lane, Riverhead, Sevenoaks TN13 2AJ

9.67 Reviews

"Our youngest is currently at Monique's (going on 2 years now) and our eldest attended for the 18 months or so before starting Reception. We..."Read all 7 reviews

27 places

Group/Owner The Family Tree Nursery Ltd

Privately owned and part of the community for over 20 years, Monique's offer a warm, home from home setting, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (July 2025). Open 51 weeks of the year, Monique's follow the Montessori... Read more

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Northbourne Park Squirrels Nursery

The Old Rectory, Betteshanger, Deal CT14 0NJ

9.533 Reviews

"The nursery is amazing! The activities they carry out with the children means my child's confidence has rocketed! He has learnt so much and..."Read all 33 reviews

24 places

Northbourne Park Squirrels Nursery offers a nurturing, secure, and engaging environment where children aged 2 to 4 years flourish and develop, guided by caring and knowledgeable adults. Located just... Read more

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Faith Nursery Brandshatch Park

100 Brandshatch Park, Scratchers Lane, Longfield DA3 8PU

9.515 Reviews

"Faith Nursery BrandsHatch is an amazing safe, friendly, professional nursery. The staff are truly dedicated. Each time I drop my..."Read all 15 reviews

110 places

Group/Owner Faith Montessori Nursery Ltd

Faith Nursery Brandshatch Park is a warm and nurturing early years setting located at 100 Brands Hatch Park, Scratchers Lane, DA3 8PU. Committed to providing high-quality childcare and education, the... Read more

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Little Rascals Pre-Prep

4 Clanricarde Gardens, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1PE

9.5121 Reviews

28 1

"Little Rascals has been a big part of our family's life for several years. Our oldest son started at the nursery before moving up to..."Read all 121 reviews

64 places

Group/Owner Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Little Rascals Pre-Prep is situated in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, on Clanricarde Gardens. The Pre-Prep is housed in a stunning Edwardian converted house and is located only a short walk from... Read more

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Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool

Brickfield Farm, Main Road, Longfield DA3 7PJ

8.466 Reviews

12 1

"My daughter has attended Bright Horizons for 2 years now. From baby room to preschool its been so reassuring as to how cared for she has..."Read all 66 reviews

98 places

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Never forgetting that the nursery is ‘for the children’ it is important... Read more

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kent Day Nurseries

How many day nurseries are there in Kent?

There are 458 Day Nurseries in Kent.

Which day nurseries in Kent have the highest Review Score?

N Family Club - Tunbridge Wells - St John's, Nursery Days & U1R Thanet Nursery are some of the day nurseries with the highest Review Score in Kent.

How many day nurseries listings in Kent have Reviews on daynurseries.co.uk?

There are currently 196 day nurseries with Reviews Posted on daynurseries.co.uk.