Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester

The Annex, New Road, Rochester ME1 1DX
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alice Relf (Nursery Leader)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 33

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays
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Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester Reviews (11)

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Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester has a Review Score of 7.8 (7.819) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester has 11 reviews.

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Review from Annalisa H (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Yesterday, my heart was full as we said goodbye to the incredible people at Hedgehogs Rochester after an unforgettable four years.
From the moment my eldest son joined at 16 months and my youngest at just over 10 months, Hedgehogs became more than just a daycare-it was a sanctuary, a second home where
my children felt safe, loved, and supported.


The two ladies who run the nursery with remarkable professionalism. Their unwavering support and dedication have made all the difference, especially when my eldest was having a hard time at drop off, and I'm especially grateful for how they always went above and beyond to accommodate my needs, whether it was an extra day here and there or just offering a listening ear.


But now, a special thank goes to four particular staff members for looking after my babies in such a lovely and nurturing environment.
You will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Keep doing the amazing work you do!

Reply from Laura Hollands, Owner at Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it means such a lot - we will miss you all !!
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Review from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love this nursery, our twins have been coming here since they were 11 months old. The staff are wonderful, the activities they do with the children throughout the day are brilliant. We love seeing what they've been doing throughout the day on the app. They have lots of outdoor time which the girls
love. The food is really healthy and nutritious. The opening times are perfect for working parents. No mad rush in the morning before work and no clock watching during meetings in fear you'll be late! So happy with the foundation this nursery is setting for our girls future.
Reply from Laura Hollands, Owner at Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester
Thank you for your lovely review. It's great to hear that we are supporting families to go back to work and that the children are enjoying their experience at nursery!
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Review from Sarah F (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester has been a breath of fresh air for my son. Since joining Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester, we haven’t looked back. He has grown to become independent, talkative and the curiosity approach has expanded his imagination more than we could have hoped for. This nursery has
given him so much confidence and he has a group of little people he calls his friends. The staff are friendly and always there to listen and to answer any questions we may have. He really has come on leaps and bounds since joining and we couldn’t be more thankful to the staff.
Reply from Laura Hollands, Owner at Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester
Thank you for your lovely review of Hedgehogs Rochester. We are so pleased to hear all your lovely comments.
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Review from Katya I (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester since July 2020. The staff at the nursery are caring, knowledgeable and experienced. My daughter loves going there. She leaves home happy and returns excited to share what she has done during the day. I receive regular updates when I pick
her up and get to see the activities on Tapestry, the nursery online portal that has photos, updates and a care diary. My daughter's speech has been progressing rapidly since she started nursery and I could not be more pleased with her progress. She is happy, adjusted and has made friends there. I would highly recommend Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester.
Reply from Laura Hollands, Owner at Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester
Thank you for your lovely review of Hedgehogs Rochester and for recommending us to others.
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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester is a high-quality nursery where both of my children are extremely well cared for. I have a three-year-old and a one-year-old there, two days a week and they both love going. I rarely even get a backward glance these days once the door it open. The use of Tapestry to see
photos of what they get up to each day is handy, so we can have "how was your day" conversations with our three-year-old. The staff are professional, caring and well qualified. They have been very supportive in continuing things like EC (early potty training) from home, catering to our daughter's food intolerance's and easing our super-clingy son into nursery life, he is now right at home. I would (and have) recommended Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester if you're looking for a caring, stimulating and fun place for your child to spend their time when they're away from you.
Reply from Laura Hollands, Owner at Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester
Thank you for leaving a fantastic review of Hedgehogs Rochester and for recommending us.
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Review from I L (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester is just brilliant. The care of the staff is outstanding and their commitment to explorative learning and play is great, exactly what our daughter loves - she is full of stories of her day each time we pick her up.
Reply from Laura Hollands, Owner at Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester
Thank you for your lovely review of Hedgehogs Rochester. We are so lucky to have such an amazing team and we are very pleased to hear that your daughter is enjoying many adventures at Hedgehogs.
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Review from Chelsea F (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started with Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester when she was 9 months old in the baby room. She's now almost 2 and fully settled in the toddler room. I think the staff are absolutely fantastic and they are one of the key reasons this nursery is such a success and why my daughter loves it
so much. She talks about the staff and the other children all the time!
I love the curiosity approach that the nursery uses and they spend lots of time singing, reading books, playing in the garden and often exploring the local area. They have a varied menu and are able to provide for my daughter's dietary requirements.
My daughter absolutely loves it there and I know the staff really care for her and they have helped her grow into a confident, resilient and sociable little girl.
Reply from Laura Hollands, Owner at Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester
Thank you for your fantastic review of Hedgehogs Rochester. We are so pleased that your daughter loves it and that you love our vision and curiosity approach to learning.
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Review from Pippa R (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Don't send your child here. Please. Then perhaps we can up our daughter's days as the waiting list is so long! And quite rightly so. Our daughter has been coming here for 2 days a week since July last year and we are thrilled with the level of attention the staff pay to our specific family requests.
She absolutely loves it and repeats everyone's names over and over and over again. All day long! The Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester setting is fantastic with the park just behind them and a kitchen big enough that the older children can get involved learning about food. The only negative is the wait at the front door that Covid has brought but they are making arrangements to address that issue. They stay open later than some of the others and there is barely any plastic in sight. The children are often playing and climbing outdoors and the daily updates with (blurry?) photos really sets your mind at ease. Even though the staff must work very long days they are always very cheery on pickup. We couldn't be happier.
Reply from Laura Hollands, Owner at Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester
Thank you so much for your fantastic review of Hedgehogs Rochester. We are so pleased that you love all our authentic resources and curiosity approach to learning.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hedgehogs Rochester is a fabulous nursery and our young son is extremely happy here. So much so, that all weekend he recites to us the names of staff members and his peers, he enjoys all aspects of nursery life; learning, playing and interaction with other children. Every day is a new adventure!
Reply from Laura Hollands, Owner at Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester
Thank you for your fabulous review of our nursery we are so pleased to hear all your lovely comments.
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Review from Tiffany S (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to Hedgehogs since he was 1. The staff and the play they do with the children is next level he has come on in leaps and bounds since joining with his speech, with his caring of other, his sharing the list is endless.
I cannot rate them and thank them enough, sending him here
was the best decision. Special mention to two staff in the Hogletts room, two very caring, patient and lovely ladies, always a joy to speak to and keep us posted of the kind of day our son has had and they also contact me on the app if he is having an off etc.
Reply from Laura Hollands, Owner at Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester
We are really grateful to receive such a fantastic review of our nursery especially our Hoglets room. Thank you for taking the time out to review Hedgehogs.
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Review from Georgiana T (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hedgehogs is a lovely nursery, which my daughter has been attending for a year and a half now. She loves it, has made many friends there and looks up to her adult carers. It is very well organised, and the staff are lovely and responsive to any type of queries and attentive to parents' requirements
and preferences in terms of children's care, such as diet, sleep etc.
The location right on Jacksons Fields is ideal. The space is organised like a home, with life-like objects and no noisy, plastic toys at all and no digital distractions, and focused on as much time outdoors each day as possible regardless of weather. That reassures me as a parent that most of her day is spent in a wholesome, active and child-led environment - which we all know is much harder to achieve at home, especially in lockdown. I have heard it from many and can confirm that Hedgehogs is hands down the best nursery in and around the Rochester area.
Reply from Laura Hollands, Owner at Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful and detailed review of our nursery.
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Current Review Score: 7.8 (7.819)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.8 (7.819) out of 10 for Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.667 for Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester is calculated as follows: ( (9 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 4.667
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.152 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 = 3
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 33 number of registered child places is 6.6. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.6 = 0.152
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester

What is the Age Range of Children that Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester accepts?

Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester Open?

Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester have capacity for?

Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester has capacity for a total of 33 Children.

How far is Hedgehogs Day Nursery Rochester to the centre of Rochester?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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