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Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Crabble Hill, Dover CT17 0QD
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Choochoos Day Nursery Dover, Dover
Choochoos Day Nursery Dover, Dover
Choochoos Day Nursery Dover, Dover

Choochoos Day Nursery Dover is the perfect setting for parents looking for a happy and engaging learning environment, nestled next to the scenic river Dour. Located in River, in the outskirts of Dover, the nursery is surrounded by beautiful countryside, inspiring the free-flow outdoor environment. Formerly a doctor’s surgery, it has two open-plan ground floor rooms.

The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such...  

Funding & Fees

Full Day Session £67.40 (Under 3)

Full Day Session £66.20 (Over 3)

We're making childcare more accessible to families:

* No meal, consumable or enhancement charges

* Part & fully funded places available

A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.

Contact Choochoos Day Nursery Dover to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Care

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Hayley Simpson (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 51

Age Range

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

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 & 2 weeks at Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery has free parking and a safe drop off area.

Choochoos Day Nursery Dover Reviews (43)

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Choochoos Day Nursery Dover has a Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Choochoos Day Nursery Dover has 43 reviews.

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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I was nervous putting my child in a bigger setting than he was used to, but the staff have been amazing with settling him in, and he’s reached the point where he talks about the staff at home and asks to come to the nursery on the weekends, which makes me so happy and shows what an amazing job they do!

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Review from Gabriela C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My child goes to this nursery, staff are all friendly, caring and knowledgeable. My son has made quite the progress since starting nursery. Management and staff helped with the special needs sessions and paperwork that needed completing. Overall happy with this nursery. My son likes it. Can’t thank them enough for their help and support.

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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Choochoo’s in Dover have been fantastic, supportive and helpful since we started in the summer of 2023. All the staff are friendly, polite and professional, but the biggest thing for me, my son enjoys going there, and the staff enjoy having my son.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

The team will love to read your kind words; thank you very much.

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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend Choochoos Day Nursery in Dover enough! Every team member is wonderful, and they all really care about the children.
I was initially anxious about our son attending a nursery, but throughout his time in Baby Choos, and now in the older room, he couldn't love it more.

He gets excited for the next day's activities, and always shows us what the team have set up for the following day when we pick him up in the evenings. His speech has come on so much since attending, and he's made so many friends. We're so happy we found ChooChoos.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you for your review about our nursery in Dover, we really appreciate it!

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Review from B W (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter is very happy at Choochoos Day Nursery and all of the staff are attentive and caring. She loves going every time and has such a close relationship with all the teachers. The food is amazing, she loves it and enjoys playing in the garden and singing songs.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it!

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Review from leanne B (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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ChooChoo's are fabulous!
The staff are amazing, kind, helpful and super hero's who I trust to love, guide and nurture my daughter and the proof is in the pudding!
My daughter is happy and engaged and looks forward to her afternoons at ChooChoo's where she eats yummy nutritious food and plays coordinated and considered games and exercises all designed to develop her mind, body and character!
I am beyond impressed with the management and my daughter's buddy - all of who are loved and respected by my daughter and me. Not forgetting another member of staff who adds another layer of awesomeness to the team as she shares my ideas of firm but fair with oodles of cuddles to boot.
Having served as a Captain in the British Army for many years this 'operation' of child care is second to none!

Well done warriors - keep up the amazing work!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it!

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Review from Anne P (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Really happy with the nursery, all the staff and the handover we get and how they care for our child.
My only criticisms are head office and billing. Our bills are always wrong, you can’t speak to anyone directly in head office or billing and it can take them anything up to a week to reply to emails.

Given the current financial climate, having bills sent wrong or late and having emails demanding payment on a bill that’s wrong really is stressful.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear that you are happy with the high-quality childcare that our nursery team provide.

We are sorry to hear that there have been issues with your invoices. We have raised this with the billing team who will contact you...  

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Review from P M (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son loves his nursery and never wants to come home, he is also very eager to go to nursery and can get very emotional during half terms. I have never had anything to moan about and my son was very upset when I explained he would be going to a new school soon. Overall, I have been very happy with the facilities, staff and the care for my child.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it!

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Review from Rhian B (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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The staff are friendly and take such great care of my daughter. She comes home happy, satisfied and often singing a new song they have taught her. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery for their little one.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you so much for your kind review, we really appreciate it!

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Review from Jessica M (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Both my kids have been to Choochoos Day Nursery over the last four years and both loved and continue to love their time and continue to enjoy time at the setting. The staff are amazing and always on hand to help shall I need it, brilliant work.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!

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Review from Kirsty L (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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My child is very happy at Choochoos, he has some additional needs and the staff have been very supportive to make the environment a safe and happy place for him. The staff are always friendly and helpful, I feel that they care about the well-being of my child and that is my top priority for his nursery.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!

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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Every single staff member is wonderful. They are so supportive and caring, ensuring the children have a fun but educational day every day. I look forward to my regular updates on the app, and any questions about anything are answered as quickly as possible.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Really happy with the nursery, couldn’t have chosen a more reliable friendly nursery than choochoos! They’ve always kept me up to date with my child’s progress and continue to help my child thrive in his daily activities when he attends.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!

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Review from Yvette M (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son has settled really well and quickly at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover. He loves the outside space especially. All the staff are really caring and so approachable it really is a lovely nursery which has a lovely family feel.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Hi and thank you for taking the time to write this review, the team will really appreciate your comments!

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Review from D C (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Since the beginning, my child has come on leaps and bounds in his development in all areas. The bonding process with his key person has helped especially settling him after being upset going into the nursery. Staff have always been friendly and keep us in the loop with his progress either face to face or through the app. The catering side is good as it’s varied and nutritious.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Hi and thank you so much for your kind review - we are delighted to hear how well your child has progressed and settled into our nursery!

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Review from Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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Before being taken over, Choochoos was a lot more accommodating if I had to change sessions at late notice due to shift at working changing, also I get free hours for my daughter and food was included. This is now an extra outgoing which I didnt have to do before.

I would have liked some more learning opportunities for my daughter as she is one of the eldest and needs stimulation. Could have a more child-friendly menu. Thanks.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We will always try to accommodate a change of sessions at late notice where possible, however, due to staff scheduling, this is not always possible. Unfortunately, as with many sectors across the country, Early Years has been affected in the last...  

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Review from Victoria F (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter enjoys her time at nursery. The staff look after her very well. She was born with health conditions and all staff were very helpful, giving her the best quality of care possible! Care plans were put in place and I knew she was being cared for well.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! Our teams work above and beyond to provide the best of care for all the children, so we are delighted to hear that your daughter is well looked after!

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Review from Nathan F (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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In the three years that my daughter has been coming to Choochoos Day Nursery my wife and I have found all the staff to have always been very friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and clearly take the time to update parents/guardians on what their child has been up to that day - that includes staff from both the baby room and main room. My daughter really enjoys herself at Choochoos and it's been easy to see just how much she has learnt as well as building up her confidence. I couldn't recommend Choochoos highly enough. I love the app, as soon as I receive a notification to say a new post has been added I can't wait to see it, it's just so lovely getting that opportunity to see how your child is doing - especially when it's a full day away from parents. Such a lovely nursery, well done to all involved.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your amazing feedback! We are thrilled to hear of how well your daughter has settled into nursery life!

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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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All staff are approachable, friendly and helpful and I feel happy leaving my child at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover. The activities are well planned and my son always has a great time there. Communication is good. My son especially loves the outside area.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your lovely comments! We are delighted to hear how well your son is getting on and enjoying nursery life!

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Review from Georgina S (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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It’s a great nursery, lovely staff, the ladies really care and try and make going a happy time. The activities are great. Also, love the app so you get a good understanding of what your child is doing and pictures as well.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Choochoos Day Nursery Dover

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for such positive comments! We really appreciate it!

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Hayley Simpson Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2015
Hayley Simpson

Hi! I'm Hayley and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Choochoos Day Nursery Canterbury. I also am qualified for Level 3 in Childcare.

Our highly qualified and experienced team of practitioners ensure children cherish their time at nursery, making the most of our stunning outdoor learning environment

We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!

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