--- title: "21 Day Nurseries near Sittingbourne — Ofsted Ratings & Fees |…" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/kent/sittingbourne description: "Compare 21 day nurseries near Sittingbourne: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.7★ from 317 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 Sittingbourne **4.6★** average from **186** Google reviews Our directory covers 21 day nurseries within 1 miles of Sittingbourne, all registered with Ofsted. 20 of those have a Sittingbourne address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 18 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 317 Google reviews across 15 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 13 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 9 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 Sittingbourne at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Sittingbourne. 21 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 317 Google reviews 13 Accept funded hours 9 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 18 1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Sittingbourne - Tecnis Academy Sittingbourne (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tecnis-academy-sittingbourne-me10-1an-2855202) · 4.7★ (88) - Wings Nursery Norton (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wings-nursery-norton-me9-9jy-2605948) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (4) - Woodstock House Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/woodstock-house-day-nursery-me9-8ef-2532361) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Sittingbourne ## Day nurseries in Sittingbourne - ### Chatter Tots Sittingbourne Sittingbourne · ME10 1AR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chatter-tots-ltd-sittingbourne-me10-1ar-2752089 - ### St Peter's Playgroup Sittingbourne · ME10 1AN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-peter-s-playgroup-me10-1an-2527149 - ### Johnson Garden Day Nursery ★ 3.7 (6 reviews) SITTINGBOURNE · ME10 1JL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/johnson-garden-day-nursery-limited-me10-1jl-ey367141 - ### Lyndhurst Nursery Sittingbourne · ME10 1NS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lyndhurst-nursery-me10-1ns-ey292410 - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sittingbourne ★ 3.9 (15 reviews) Sittingbourne · ME10 4SU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sittingbourne-me10-4su-127560 - ### Rising Stars Nursery Sittingbourne · ME10 2EE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-nursery-me10-2ee-ey432010 - ### Little Treasures Kindergarten ★ 4.6 (11 reviews) Sittingbourne · ME10 4HE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-kindergarten-ltd-me10-4he-ey486778 - ### Squirrel Lodge Nursery ★ 5.0 (8 reviews) Sittingbourne · ME10 5JL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/squirrel-lodge-nursery-me10-5jl-ey499277 - ### Goldilocks Nursery ★ 4.7 (38 reviews) Sittingbourne · ME10 3RU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-me10-3ru-2655473 - ### Wings Nursery ★ 5.0 (13 reviews) Sittingbourne · ME10 3RG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wings-nursery-me10-3rg-ey543848 ## Also within 1 miles of Sittingbourne - ### Activeplay Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.9 (7 reviews) Milton Regis · ME10 2AB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/activeplay-nursery-and-preschool-me10-2ab ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Sittingbourne? We list 21 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Sittingbourne, 20 of which have a Sittingbourne address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Sittingbourne are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Sittingbourne, including Wings Nursery Norton, Woodstock House Day Nursery. 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 Sittingbourne? Across 15 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Sittingbourne have left 317 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 Sittingbourne? 13 of the 21 nurseries within 1 miles of Sittingbourne (62%) 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 Sittingbourne take babies? 9 settings within 1 miles of Sittingbourne 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. 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