Best Nurseries (9.5+ Review Score) in Medway Area
206c Maidstone Road, Rochester ME1 3EJ
"I moved my son to this nursery after an unsettling environment at his last nursery and he has been welcomed with kindness from all the…" Read all 18 reviews
Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (February 2020), offers quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, as well as the nursery’s curriculum,… Read more about Little Explorers
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- Full Day Care
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- 41 Places
Arethusa Road, Rochester ME1 2UR
"My son has thrived at Kloisters and pre school, he loves going and has thrived there. It's been great for development in all areas as well…" Read all 22 reviews
Located in Rochester, Kloisters Kindergarten & Pre-School offers quality day care for children from 3 months to 5 years old. With dedicated facilities for each age group, the team provides an environment that promotes development at all stages as well… Read more about Kloisters Kindergarten & Pre-School
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- 81 Places
Elm Court Estate, Unit C, Capstone Road, Gillingham ME7 3JQ
"My little boy has been thriving since being at Montessori's in Capstone. I have noticed his development has progressed massively and it…" Read all 110 reviews
Prima Montessori & Day Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (July 2022), provides reliable childcare for children aged from birth to 5 years. Adopting a Montessori inspired approach with the Early Years Foundation Stage national curriculum, the nursery and… Read more about Prima Montessori & Day Nursery
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- 112 Places
Unit NURS 1, Dockside Outlet Ctr, Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 3ED
"Dockside has been amazing for my niece who joined in June 2025 following her transition of becoming a big sister. I do the drop offs and…" Read all 82 reviews
Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full day care nursery situated in the Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre. The nursery has a unique, modern and fully secure rooftop garden looking out onto the picturesque Chatham Maritime Marina. The nursery… Read more about Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-school
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- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Day Care
- 109 Places
Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, Rochester ME2 2SS
"Our daughter started at Nuffy Bear Nursery in April 2025, just after turning two, and we couldn't be happier. All of the Nuffy team are…" Read all 25 reviews
Nuffy Bear Day Nursery is situated on the site of Nuffield Health’s Fitness and Well-being gym on Medway Valley leisure park. It offers childcare and early education to children aged 3 months to 5 years. This new site has a separate baby unit for up… Read more about Nuffy Bear Day Nursery at Medway
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- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Day Care
- 25 Places
Kidstreet, Unit E Jenkins Dale, Chatham ME4 5RD
"Playaway have been fantastic with my daughter and I am so happy with the Nursery. I was nervous about how my daughter would settle as she…" Read all 20 reviews
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 confidence and develop new skills while engaging in… Read more about Play A Way Nursery & Preschool
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- 100 Places
Oddfellows Hall, 2a Vicarage Road, Gillingham ME7 5HZ
"Excellent nursery. Both my kids went to this one. They helped ease my big one had an amazing time. My younger one loves going to nursery…" Read all 50 reviews
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 a sound early years curriculum. All of the nursery's… Read more about Play A Way Day Care Centre
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- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Day Care
- 35 Places
37 Stuart Road, Gillingham ME7 4AD
"Our Son has been happily attending Play A Way since March. He has made connections with staff there who take great care of him. Since…" Read all 43 reviews
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 a residential area at 37 Stuart Road. Play-a-Way… Read more about Play A Way Day Nursery
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- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- 42 Places
St Andrew's Church Hall, Christmas Street, Gillingham ME7 1TD
"My son has been at the nursery for almost 2 years now and I couldn't be more pleased. The staff are really friendly and make an effort…" Read all 101 reviews
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 in a healthy and secure atmosphere. The facility… Read more about Play A Way Activity Centre
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- Open all year
- Full Day Care
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- 50 Places
197 Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham ME7 3QG
"Our son has been attending Busy Bees Hempstead since April and has settled in so well there. It was a difficult transition, as he was only…" Read all 72 reviews
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, and fabulous resources to encourage children's development… Read more about Busy Bees Hempstead
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- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
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- 76 Places