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4.7★ average from 105 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 29 day nurseries within 1 miles of Rochester, all registered with Ofsted. 25 of those have a Rochester address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 4 rated Outstanding, 18 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 198 Google reviews across 18 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 13 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 14 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Rochester at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Rochester.

29
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
198 parent reviews
13
Accept funded hours
14
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding4
  • Good18

7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Rochester?
We list 29 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Rochester, 25 of which have a Rochester address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Rochester are rated Outstanding?
4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Rochester, including Castle View Day Nursery, Little Explorers. 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 Rochester?
Across 18 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Rochester have left 198 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 Rochester?
13 of the 29 nurseries within 1 miles of Rochester (45%) 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 Rochester take babies?
14 settings within 1 miles of Rochester 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