Day Nurseries Owned by Sea Shells Nursery (Dockside) Ltd in Kent

From the baby room through to pre school, the staff have all been amazing and we have seen her confidence grow in every area including toileting, eating, learning and friendships with other children and the staff - everything we hope she would achieve from this environment! Our daughter will miss dockside very much and us as her parents are very thankful she went here.

What can I say - my daughter Luna has just completed her last day at Dockside Nursery ready to go to school.

Luna has been at this nursery since she was 15 months old after we had a difficult experience with a childminder.

It is tough to return to work after maternity leave and leave them in the hands of someone else.

Those first weeks it was tough for her to separate and she was very shy. Now my very school ready confident little girl. And i credit nursery a very large role in that.

She has learnt so much, made so many friends and loved everyday. The staff are outstanding - they care so much and nothing has ever been too much trouble.

As a nurse myself I have been particularly impressed with how they handle more medical issues. The checks carried out, the follow up and the documentation - i have genuinely been so impressed.

Thank you doesnt really cover it - but you've been amazing.

Never underestimate the difference you make.

Thank you so much

My daughter has been with this nursery since she was 9 months old and is now moving on to reception. She has loved every day here and has said some of her favourite days has been with the nursery. Dockside nursery has helped my daughter grow into the confident clever girl she is today. Thank you to all the team who have all been so caring and kind

We also love that the nursery regularly takes the children on little trips and outings, giving them new experiences and opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.

Most importantly, our son is happy. He was incredibly well supported during his transition from his previous nursery, and the care shown to him made a huge difference. Seeing him walk in with a smile each morning and come home happy every day gives us complete confidence that he is exactly where he should be. We would highly recommend Marina Montessori.

I find the daily diary that they share helpful for knowing what he's eaten and how he's slept etc.

He has absolutely thrived since being at Marina. The staff create a fun and stimulating environment with lots of different activities including walks around the marina. It speaks volumes when your child is excited about going to nursery. I would recommend this setting to anyone.

My child has been attending Marina since the beginning of the year, he has loved every second of his time there and is thriving and learning so much! The setting is beautifully set out and the staff are so lovely and welcoming too.

Our son has been attending the nursery for a few months now and we can't fault it, all the staff were so amazing at helping him settle in and making sure he's happy. We really like that we get updates and photos from his time at the nursery and he especially loves the access to gymfinity. All the staff are really friendly and helpful and we feel he's really happy there, overall very happy.

Our son started in the baby room in April and since starting he has thrived! They've helped him settle so much and it's so wonderful to see how much he has grown. The staff have been so welcoming and you can see how much they care about the children. We would recommend this nursery to anyone!

Outstanding nursery. We are so happy that we chose this nursery for our daughter. It is a beautifully clean and calm environment with staff who are experienced, professional, kind and caring. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery. My daughter loves coming to nursery and is very happy here which has made our working lives much easier!

Amazing nursery. My son loves this nursery. They take the time to progress his development and are always very open and honest. The staff seem like that they care about your child. I would recommend this nursery to other parents

I cannot recommend this nursery enough. Beautiful setting with kind, professional and welcoming staff who truly enjoy caring for my daughter. We came to visit the nursery after having a bad experience with a previous childcare setting and the staff instantly made me feel at ease and confident that this was the right setting for my child. My daughter is excited to go to nursery now and waves me out the door. We get lovely documented observations with pictures on a regular basis via the app to see what progress she is making and we are kept up to date with any issues in a timely manner. So happy we found this nursery and would highly recommend.

We're so happy with Little Acres Nursery. Our son loves going there and is always happy, which means everything to us. The staff are kind and caring, communication is great, and the nursery is always clean and welcoming. We feel very confident leaving him in their care and would highly recommend it.

My partner and I and our little boy love Little Acres. The staff are so friendly, warm and welcoming. They are really attentive to the children and have great activities throughout the week that help them to learn, express emotions and explore different topics. They keep us well informed through the app and communicate regularly with updates. Our little boy loves going to nursery and is always excited to go. He's thriving there and we couldn't be happier. The forest school is an amazing facility to have, as is the woods they can go for walks around. We're sending our newborn later in the year and are lucky to have secured a place early

Every staff member puts in 100% effort and it really shows.

A bright & shiny nursery accompanied by a great team. The new manager has a wealth of experience and it shows. My daughter was very happy & built very strong positive bonds with both her carers and other children. I just wish they had a lovely garden too. I would recommend again and again.

The best day care ever!!!!All staff are very professional,pleasant ,approachable and after all very patient.Not just my son,I felt like they look after all kids very well.The whole day care is very well arranged and always neat/tidy and well maintained.This is an ideal place for babies too .Staff are very good at updating the parents about the child's progress

She has made so many new friends and is always excited to go in. I feel very confident knowing she is happy, learning, and well cared for every day. I would highly recommend this nursery and pre-school to any parent.

The staff at Marina Montessori have looked after my children since they were 12 and 7 months old (they are now 4 and 2.5) They are absolutely brilliant, and I would have no hesitation in recommending Marina Montessori to any family considering them.

All of the staff are always welcoming and friendly at drop off which encourages the children to go in happily with no upset. They are also genuinely invested in my childrens' happiness, safety, and development while ensuring they have fun every day.

A huge bonus is that the children get to visit gymnastics twice a day, which is something no other nursery offers, and my children absolutely love it. We also receive regular updates through the app, which is very reassuring and keeps us well informed as working parents. Thank you Marina Montessori.