--- title: "Discovery Nursery, Dover | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-ct16-1ph-ey290188 description: "Discovery Nursery in Dover — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Discovery Nursery in Dover Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · Dover Discovery Centre, Market Square, Dover, CT16 1PH · Kent Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Kent ## About this day nursery Discovery Nursery LTD, registered with Ofsted in 2004, is a childcare setting located in Dover, offering a welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm during term-time, the day nursery received a Good rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on December 8, 2022. Children are happy and safe, forming strong bonds with staff from the start. They are encouraged to be curious and enjoy exploring both indoors and outdoors. The outdoor area is particularly noteworthy, having been significantly enhanced to provide ample resources for play. ". The day nursery also fosters independence, with children washing their hands, pouring drinks, and helping with tidying up. Staff swiftly identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working effectively with other professionals and tailoring strategies to individual needs and preferences. Communication and language development are embedded throughout the curriculum, and children are supported in developing a love of reading and mathematical skills. Parents are highly complimentary, noting their children are always happy to attend and make great progress. What it's like Children are happy and safe in this welcoming environment and make strong bonds with the staff from the start. They are curious and enjoy exploring both indoors and outside. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills as they race around the garden road track on bicycles and excitedly play 'What time is it Mr Wolf?'. Happy and safe children Warm, positive interactions Strong SEND support Communication and language focus Manager with clear vision Enhanced outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year Term Time Registered with Ofsted 2004 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Discovery Nursery Last inspected 8 December 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children are happy and safe. - Interactions between staff and children are warm and positive. - Staff successfully identify children who need additional support. - Communication and language are embedded throughout the curriculum. - The manager has a clear vision for the nursery and makes ongoing improvements. Areas to develop - 1 extend staff's skills to enable them to build on their interactions with older children, to further extend their learning - 2 work more closely with parents to provide information on the importance of providing a nutritional lunch, and promote further children's healthy lifestyles. Inspection #10263274 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205220) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "parents say that their children are always happy to attend, and make great progress in their learning and development." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff swiftly identify children who need additional support and work effectively with other professionals. Strategies are put in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. These strategies are well thought out and tailored to children's needs and preferences. Outdoor space Children enjoy exploring both indoors and outside. They have many opportunities to develop their physical skills as they race around the garden road track on bicycles and excitedly play 'What time is it Mr Wolf?'. Inspection history Date: November 2009 - December 2022 Good - April 2017 Good - March 2015 Good - November 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Discovery Nursery ### What outdoor space does Discovery Nursery have? ### Does Discovery Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What is the address of Discovery Nursery? ### When is Discovery Nursery open? ### How does Discovery Nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare hours does Discovery Nursery accept? ### From what age does Discovery Nursery accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in Dover Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Discovery Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Maison Dieu Nursery Dover · CT16 1RU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/maison-dieu-nursery-ct16-1ru-127363 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kaleidascope Childcare Dover · CT16 2LH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kaleidascope-childcare-ct16-2lh-ey312272 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Happy Feet Nursery Dover · CT17 0DD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-ct17-0dd-ey556968 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Next Steps Preschool Dover · CT17 9LW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/next-steps-preschool-ct17-9lw-ey500822 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Burgoyne Heights Pre-School Dover · CT15 5LY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/burgoyne-heights-pre-school-ct15-5ly-127062 - Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Discovery Nursery @ Crabble Hill Dover · CT17 0RX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-crabble-hill-ct17-0rx-2716677 See all nurseries in Dover →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Dover ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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