Benjamin Rabbit Nursery, with locations in Chatham and Snodland, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children ranging from three months to pre-school age. The nursery focuses on fostering social and educational development through creative activities and play, always prioritising the individual needs of each child in close collaboration with parents.
A highlight of their offering is the regular Forest School experiences for pre-schoolers at a local working farm, complementing outdoor activities for all children that emphasise community engagement and broader learning. The nursery also boasts its own minibus for transporting children to various enriching outdoor activities.
Both sites are well-equipped with dedicated areas for different age groups, and the Chatham location offers easy access to public transport and ample parking. The professional and experienced staff are committed to high-quality care, implementing an Ofsted-compliant curriculum that includes engaging activities and strong parent communication through a key worker system.
The nursery prides itself on creating a secure, safe, and stimulating space where children can thrive and develop strong bonds with their carers.
Our ethos
Benjamin Rabbit Nursery focuses on fostering social and educational development through creative activities and play, always prioritising the individual needs of each child. They offer regular Forest School experiences and outdoor activities for all children that emphasise community engagement and broader learning. The nursery implements an Ofsted-compliant curriculum and prides itself on creating a secure, safe, and stimulating space where children can thrive.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and are at ease due to the effective support from staff, despite parents not being allowed into the nursery due to COVID-19 restrictions. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) explore the environment and activities at their own pace, freely accessing resources. They also have opportunities to build physical strength and coordination.
Funding accepted
Food
All full day prices include a breakfast, lunch and an afternoon tea. A session will include a breakfast or afternoon tea. Our food is freshly prepared at the nursery, it is healthy and nutritious, and we cater for a range of dietary requirements. We also provide nappies and wipes included in the fees. Morning sessions in Holborough include lunch, but there is an additional lunch fee of £7.75.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm
Age range
3 months to pre-school age
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 22 July 2021
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happy and are at ease due to the effective support from staff, despite parents not being allowed into the nursery due to COVID-19 restrictions. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) explore the environment and activities at their own pace, freely accessing resources. They also have opportunities to build physical strength and coordination.
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Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have time to explore the environment and activities at their own pace. They freely access the whole environment and the resources they require. Leaders work in partnership with external agencies to make sure all children are well supported, and adaptations are made to benefit children with SEND.
In the garden, children take their time and practise rolling car tyres to each other, building physical strength and developing coordination. They enjoy playing with water while outside and show excitement as they explore this with their friends. Children also stop their play to look at a butterfly in the garden and comment on the colours.
I only have words of praise for Benjamin's Rabbit Nursery. We had our little boy there, and our experience has been nothing short of wonderful. He is a very emotional child and found it quite difficult to separate from us at the beginning. However, the staff were always incredibly kind, patient, and understanding. They constantly offered him comfort, warm hugs, and gentle, reassuring words, making him feel safe and loved every single day. Seeing how much care, empathy, and genuine affection they showed him gave us complete peace of mind. That is exactly why we decided to enroll our daughter as well — and once again, we have nothing but positive things to say. The team is beyond amazing — understanding, loving, empathetic, playful, and truly dedicated to every child. If I had 10 children, I would bring every single one of them to Benjamin's Rabbit Nursery without hesitation. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are simply the best!
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My son has been going to the nursery for nearly half a year now, cannot fault the nursery in any way! The staff are always friendly, give detailed handovers when I collect my child and my child always comes out of nursery happy!
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Both my children have been going to Benjamin rabbit nursery in Chatham full time since they were 1 year old (this has been just over 6 years in total) and our experience is consistently very positive. The nurses are all lovely and provide excellent care and attention as well as learning. My older child is now at school and he was fully prepared for it and it was a very easy transition for him. Both children have always enjoyed going to nursery, they acquired friends and love their teachers.
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My daughter has just started nursery here and settled in very quickly. The staff are very caring and friendly. My daughter was already attached to her key worker on day 2. My daughter is always happy to go and the staff are very good about me ringing every now and then to check how my little one is doing. We can have a good chat on the phone. Really can't fault the nursery at this moment. Only given 4 stars because parking isn't the best and usually have to park on double yellows out the front and do a quick drop off and pick up. However there is a car park at the rear of the nursery but personally it takes me longer to drop off so I don't bother however it may suit others. Overall a brilliant nursery with great staff. Food given to my little one is really good and she always wants more. Definitely recommend this nursery. The staff deserve better pay for what they do.
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Both my children attended here and absolutely loved it. Management are friendly and helpful. The staff are helpful and caring. I couldnt recommend the nursery enough.
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Date: July 2016
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