--- title: "16 Day Nurseries near Gravesend — Ofsted Ratings & Fees |…" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/kent/gravesend description: "16 day nurseries near Gravesend — Ofsted grades, opening hours and fees. 13 accept funded hours, 8 take under-twos." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Gravesend **4.4★** average from **187** Google reviews We track 16 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Gravesend. 12 of those have a Gravesend address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 13 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 3 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 351 Google reviews across 14 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 13 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 8 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 Gravesend at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Gravesend. 16 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 351 Google reviews 13 Accept funded hours 8 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Good 13 3 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 3 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Gravesend - Paro Tuition (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/paro-tuition-da12-1ax-2752048) · 5.0★ (121) - Snowden Hill Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/snowden-hill-nursery-da11-9ae-ey484166) · Ofsted Good · 4.7★ (26) - Bronte Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bronte-nursery-da11-0hu-ey481166) · Ofsted Good · 4.7★ (24) ## Nursery locations in and around Gravesend ## Day nurseries in Gravesend - ### The Grove Daycare Nursery ★ 5.0 (19 reviews) Gravesend · DA12 1DP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-grove-daycare-nursery-da12-1dp-2715805 - ### Almond Bud Day Nursery ★ 4.3 (17 reviews) Gravesend · DA12 1BA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/almond-bud-day-nursery-da12-1ba-2611558 - ### The Rainbow Tree Day Nursery ★ 4.6 (11 reviews) GRAVESEND · DA12 1JQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-rainbow-tree-day-nursery-da12-1jq-ey496377 - ### Bronte Nursery ★ 4.7 (24 reviews) Gravesend · DA11 0HU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bronte-nursery-da11-0hu-ey481166 - ### Windmill Nursery School ★ 4.4 (30 reviews) GRAVESEND · DA11 0EH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/windmill-nursery-school-da11-0eh-2685385 - ### Play Pavilion Pre School ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Gravesend · DA12 2TL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/play-pavilion-pre-school-da12-2tl-2824548 - ### Kids Inc Day Nursery ★ 4.4 (33 reviews) Gravesend · DA12 2HU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-da12-2hu-2683858 - ### Bright Beginnings ★ 4.0 (7 reviews) Gravesend · DA12 2JJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-da12-2jj-126993 - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Gravesend ★ 4.6 (20 reviews) Gravesend · DA12 5BW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-gravesend-da12-5bw-ey307278 ## Also within 2 miles of Gravesend - ### Loveland Daycare ★ 3.9 (7 reviews) Northfleet · DA11 7RU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/loveland-daycare-da11-7ru-2861929 - ### LADN Tilbury Tilbury · RM18 7QZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ladn-tilbury-ltd-rm18-7qz-2638293 - ### Great Child Day Nursery Tilbury · RM18 7BT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/great-child-day-nursery-rm18-7bt-2511043 - ### Helping Hands Day Nursery ★ 3.3 (14 reviews) TILBURY · RM18 8LA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helping-hands-day-nursery-rm18-8la-ey423018 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Gravesend? We list 16 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Gravesend, 12 of which have a Gravesend address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. What are the Ofsted ratings like near Gravesend? Of the 13 graded settings within 2 miles of Gravesend, 13 are rated Good. No setting here currently holds an Outstanding grade, so focus on the inspection report detail rather than the headline word alone. What do parents say about nurseries near Gravesend? Across 14 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Gravesend have left 351 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 Gravesend? 13 of the 16 nurseries within 2 miles of Gravesend (81%) 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 Gravesend take babies? 8 settings within 2 miles of Gravesend 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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