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Located in the heart of Ashford, Kent, Dolly’s Daycare is a nurturing and welcoming setting offering early years care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years. With over 15 years of experience supporting families in the local community, the nursery provides a homely environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
The experienced and dedicated team creates an enriching space...
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 aged 2 to 5 years. With over 15 years of experience supporting families in the local community, the nursery provides a homely environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
The experienced and dedicated team creates an enriching space where each child is celebrated as an individual. Through a balance of play-based learning and structured activities, children are supported in developing their confidence, independence, and early skills.
Daily activities include creative arts, music, communication-building games, and group play, offering variety and fun that enhance learning and development. Healthy snacks are provided to ensure children stay nourished and energised throughout the day.
Dolly’s Daycare also places strong importance on regular communication with families, sharing key milestones and updates to keep parents informed and reassured.
This trusted and highly rated nursery continues to play an important role in the community, helping to give children the very best start in life.
Type of Service
- Nursery School
Opening Schedule
Open term timeAttendance patterns offered
Term Time
Minimum attendance
- 1 day per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Dolly's Daycare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Anneka Hammond (Owner)
Admission Information
- Children aged 2 years to 4 years 11 months only
Number of Childcare Staff
- 7
Total Places for Children
- 32
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Snacks
Consumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday08:00-16:00
- Tuesday08:00-16:00
- Wednesday08:00-16:00
- Thursday08:00-16:00
- Friday08:00-16:00
When Closed
- School Holidays
Parking
- Temporary parking off the school site for pick up and drop off
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£43/ month
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
2-3 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • term time
How this price scales (per month)
1 day per week
£14
3 days per week
£43
5 days per week
£71
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 9:00am to 3:30pm (6.5 hours)
- 18 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Snacks
- You may need to provide everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
Price without government funding: £556 / month (£59 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £513/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of 2 to 3 year olds can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week, and some families on qualifying benefits can claim 15 hours regardless of working status. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery applies funded hours during term time only. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 6 funded hours per day, used only during term time. With your selected funding, 18 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Dolly's Daycare Reviews (24)
Dolly's Daycare has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.761) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dolly's Daycare has 24 reviews.
But I am very happy because my son got everything to make sure he can start...
But I am very happy because my son got everything to make sure he can start school with confidence.
My daughter had been going to Dolly Daycare nursery. Every morning we get there she is always so happy to go and she always has such a good day. She is always asking when she can go back. Staff are always lovely and very helpful and very supportive. I would definitely recommend this nursery. They...
My daughter had been going to Dolly Daycare nursery. Every morning we get there she is always so happy to go and she always has such a good day. She is always asking when she can go back. Staff are always lovely and very helpful and very supportive. I would definitely recommend this nursery. They are always doing a lot of creative things. My daughter brings home all of her activities that she does and the nursery is so creative. Always clean and tidy when I drip my daughter off and at pick up time. Lovely nursery.
Dolly's Daycare is an excellent nursery. My daughter has really thrived there. She has learnt so many new skills and enjoys going to this friendly environment. The staff are excellent with both the children and the parents/carers. The new Tapestry system has been a brilliant and well-used tool,...
Dolly's Daycare is an excellent nursery. My daughter has really thrived there. She has learnt so many new skills and enjoys going to this friendly environment. The staff are excellent with both the children and the parents/carers. The new Tapestry system has been a brilliant and well-used tool, that has allowed me to see the many educational and fun activities organised throughout the day. I would definitely recommend Dolly's Daycare to anyone looking to enrol their child at nursery.
Amazing nursery, the staff are so welcoming and friendly. My grandson loves it. He was very quiet before starting at nursery but now he is more outgoing and happy, he absolutely loves it. The staff are truly wonderful, always there for the children and parents. I can not praise this nursery enough.
Amazing nursery, the staff are so welcoming and friendly. My grandson loves it. He was very quiet before starting at nursery but now he is more outgoing and happy, he absolutely loves it. The staff are truly wonderful, always there for the children and parents. I can not praise this nursery enough.
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Meet the Team (1)

Hello, I’m Sandra, serving as the Manager at Dolly’s Daycare.
With an NVQ 4 in early years and over three decades of experience in this field since...
Hello, I’m Sandra, serving as the Manager at Dolly’s Daycare.
With an NVQ 4 in early years and over three decades of experience in this field since 1988, I hold the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead within our settings.
Additionally, I possess an advanced SENCO Qualification, alongside certifications in First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid, as well as training in food hygiene and various other areas.
Beyond my professional endeavours, I am a proud parent to four children and blessed with five delightful grandchildren, with whom I cherish spending quality time and having adventures.
Animals hold a special place in my heart, as evidenced by my beloved dog, Sky, and my cherished cat, Milo.
In my leisure moments, I find joy in activities such as cooking, reading, and knitting.
Above all, I derive immense fulfilment from actively contributing to the development and growth of children, a role that brings me the utmost satisfaction.
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