--- title: "18 Day Nurseries near Dover, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/kent/dover description: "Compare 18 day nurseries near Dover: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.5★ from 83 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Dover **4.6★** average from **77** Google reviews Our directory covers 18 day nurseries within 2 miles of Dover, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 16 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 83 Google reviews across 9 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 13 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 5 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Dover at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Dover. 18 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.5★ 83 Google reviews 13 Accept funded hours 5 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 16 ### Highest rated in Dover - Kid Ease Swingfield House (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-swingfield-house-ct15-7sh-ey455870) · Ofsted Outstanding · 3.7★ (6) - Abbey Pre-school (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/abbey-pre-school-ct17-0rg-126948) · Ofsted Outstanding - Kingdom Preschool (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kingdom-preschool-ct16-2jx-ey495022) · Ofsted Good · 4.6★ (39) ## Nursery locations in and around Dover ## Day nurseries in Dover - ### Discovery Nursery Dover · CT16 1PH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-ct16-1ph-ey290188 - ### Maison Dieu Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Dover · CT16 1RU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/maison-dieu-nursery-ct16-1ru-127363 - ### Kaleidascope Childcare ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Dover · CT16 2LH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kaleidascope-childcare-ct16-2lh-ey312272 - ### Happy Feet Nursery Dover · CT17 0DD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-ct17-0dd-ey556968 - ### Next Steps Preschool Dover · CT17 9LW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/next-steps-preschool-ct17-9lw-ey500822 - ### Burgoyne Heights Pre-School Dover · CT15 5LY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/burgoyne-heights-pre-school-ct15-5ly-127062 - ### Discovery Nursery @ Crabble Hill Dover · CT17 0RX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-crabble-hill-ct17-0rx-2716677 - ### Sunny Corner Preschool ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Dover · CT16 2BT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunny-corner-preschool-ct16-2bt-ey347653 - ### Kid Ease Dover Triangles ★ 3.3 (4 reviews) DOVER · CT17 0HL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-dover-triangles-ct17-0hl-ey278153 - ### Jack in a Box Nursery ★ 4.9 (10 reviews) Dover · CT17 9HJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-a-box-nursery-ct17-9hj-ey287295 - ### Choochoos Day Nursery ★ 4.7 (9 reviews) DOVER · CT17 0QD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/choochoos-day-nursery-ct17-0qd-2629641 - ### Kid Ease Dover Buckland ★ 4.2 (5 reviews) DOVER · CT16 2BJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-dover-buckland-ct16-2bj-ey286476 - ### Kingdom Preschool ★ 4.6 (39 reviews) Dover · CT16 2JX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kingdom-preschool-ct16-2jx-ey495022 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Dover? We list 18 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Dover. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Dover are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Dover, including Kid Ease Swingfield House, Abbey Pre-school. 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 Dover? Across 9 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Dover have left 83 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Dover? 13 of the 18 nurseries within 2 miles of Dover (72%) 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 Dover take babies? 5 settings within 2 miles of Dover 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. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/about-our-data) Nursery Advice — home (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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