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4.6★ average from 2,902 parent reviews on Google

We track 409 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Kent. At their latest inspection: 58 rated Outstanding, 301 rated Good, 3 currently Requires Improvement, 3 judged Inadequate — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 27 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 3,032 Google reviews across 224 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 269 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 165 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Kent at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Kent.

409
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
3,032 parent reviews
269
Accept funded hours
165
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding58
  • Good301
  • Requires improvement3
  • Inadequate3

44 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 27 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Kent?
We list 409 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Kent, 406 of which have a Kent address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Kent are rated Outstanding?
58 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Kent. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Kent?
Across 224 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Kent have left 3,032 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Kent?
269 of the 409 nurseries in Kent (66%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Kent take babies?
165 settings in Kent are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.