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Junior's Day Nursery in Maidstone

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·The Oast, Monchelsea Farm Estate, Maidstone, ME17 4JD · Kent
Number of places
75 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Happy Days Nurseries in Kent provides quality childcare and early years education across several locations, including Tonbridge, Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells, and Boughton Monchelsea. Each nursery is dedicated to offering safe and stimulating environments that encourage children to learn, play, and develop.

Experienced early years professionals lead these welcoming settings, ensuring a strong foundation for every child's growth. The nurseries feature well-designed indoor and outdoor spaces, offer a variety of enriching activities, and provide nourishing homemade meals prepared on-site.

This commitment to comprehensive care and education has earned them a strong reputation for giving children an excellent start in life. In March 2026, the former Junior’s Day Nursery settings joined the Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools group, further expanding their reach and reinforcing their shared dedication to high-quality early childhood provision.

What it's like

Children learn to be independent in preparation for the next stage of their learning, developing strong hygiene habits. Their physical skills are highly promoted through various activities, from climbing stairs safely to experimenting with large play equipment. Children feel safe, secure, welcome and loved, confidently exploring their play spaces and forming close attachments with staff, which builds their confidence and enthusiasm.

Quality childcareEarly years educationHomemade mealsStimulating environments

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Junior's Day Nursery

Last inspected 23 November 2022 · Claire Parnell

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

Children learn to be independent in preparation for the next stage of their learning, developing strong hygiene habits. Their physical skills are highly promoted through various activities, from climbing stairs safely to experimenting with large play equipment. Children feel safe, secure, welcome and loved, confidently exploring their play spaces and forming close attachments with staff, which builds their confidence and enthusiasm.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know the children well and use their interests to provide stimulating and challenging experiences.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive very positive, inclusive care, with staff working tirelessly with parents and professionals.
  • Parents make very positive comments about the ongoing care and learning and appreciate the regular communication and handovers.
  • Children develop expressive language and communication skills, extending their vocabulary through interactions with staff and peers.
  • Children behave well, developing close friendships, showing care and compassion, and using good manners.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to spontaneously evaluate the effectiveness of their practice and make immediate changes where necessary to improve the quality of teaching further.
Inspection #10261790 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive very positive, inclusive care. Staff work tirelessly with parents and other professionals to provide a cohesive personal care and learning plan to support children's individual needs. Children's smallest of achievements are shared and celebrated to promote their self-esteem and pride in closing gaps in their development.

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy outdoor play, participating in a wealth of stimulating experiences. Older children throw leaves in the air to discover what happens when the wind blows. Toddlers experiment with movement and balance, walking on the side of the sandpit. Younger children explore the puddles, splashing and stomping their feet and hands.

Inspection history

Date: November 2022

  • December 2022Good
  • November 2022Good

Frequently asked about Junior's Day Nursery

About the setting

Junior's Day Nursery registered in 2021 and is located in Boughton Monchelsea, near Maidstone, Kent. It is open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery employs 26 staff, with 23 working directly with children, and 12 holding a qualification to level 3 and above. The nursery provides funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
2667123
Registered person
Junior Childcare Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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