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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Little Explorers # Little Explorers in Rochester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 206C Maidstone Road, ROCHESTER, ME1 3EJ · Medway Number of places 46 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2025 Local authority Medway About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Explorers is an outstanding childcare setting in Rochester, Kent, operating since 2005 for children aged 1 to 4 years. The nursery places a strong emphasis on children's well-being, with leaders and staff highly skilled at adapting to the changing needs of children and families. Children show they feel safe and secure, and additional plans are put in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure their well-being remains high. The curriculum focuses on preparing children for their next stage of learning, and all children, including those with SEND, make good progress. Staff maintain close and respectful relationships with children and work collaboratively with parents to support their children's development. The nursery offers daily outdoor play, with older children enjoying free-flow access to the garden and younger children mastering self-care skills like finding their coats for outdoor adventures. Parents consistently praise the feedback they receive about their children's learning and development, highlighting the positive experiences provided by Little Explorers. Our ethos Little Explorers Nursery is committed to nurturing and inspiring each child to reach their full potential by following Early Years Foundation Stage principles through play-based activities. They prioritise independence, strong parent partnerships, and a healthy, safe environment. What it's like Children receive a warm welcome from staff and show that they feel safe and secure. They learn self-care skills and enjoy accessing resources planned at their height. Children enjoy exploring and playing outside daily, with older children free-flowing into the garden. High emphasis on wellbeing Good progress for all Kind nursery environment Consistent routines Supports SEND ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 08:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Explorers Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 10108616 Lead inspector Sarah Taylor-Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294208)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313883) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://littleexplorers.org.uk/) 206C Maidstone Road, ROCHESTER, ME1 3EJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.4987/51.3717/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near ROCHESTER - [Day nurseries in ROCHESTER](/search?q=ROCHESTER) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-explorers-me1-3ej-ey313883) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Explorers Last inspected 19 November 2025 · Sarah Taylor-Smith Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children receive a warm welcome from staff and show that they feel safe and secure. They learn self-care skills and enjoy accessing resources planned at their height. Children enjoy exploring and playing outside daily, with older children free-flowing into the garden. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff place a high emphasis on children's wellbeing. - Children, including those with SEND, make good progress in their learning and development. - Leaders and staff create a kind nursery environment, where wellbeing for all children is a high priority. - Children understand the consistent routines implemented in the setting. - Leaders have an in-depth understanding of different local authority procedures and engage with external professionals early. Areas to develop - 1 Develop further staff practice to ensure that the curriculum is consistently implemented across the setting to further improve children's development - 2 Develop staff interactions with children to make the very best of opportunities to support their learning Inspection #10108616 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294208) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Additional plans are put in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure that their wellbeing remains high throughout the day. All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face barriers to achievement, make good progress in their learning and development. Leaders have carefully considered the structure of their curriculum for children who may have barriers to learning and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders have an in-depth understanding of the different procedures in each of the local authorities that they work with, and they quickly engage with external professionals to ensure that additional help is sought at the earliest opportunity. Outdoor space Children enjoy the opportunity to explore and play outside daily. Older children enjoy the choice to flow freely into the garden. Younger children master using the stairs with support and are able to find their coats ready to play. Children show that they enjoy the company as they happily chat to each other as they play. ## Parent Reviews of Little Explorers 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKz_K7omsfow7emHCBP-yEFk4bsVE4wM6Ei2rnBSCWJ88KqiQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sue Fitzpatrick 3 months ago My grandson goes to this nursery and from the day he arrived he has been so happy and contented. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful and supportive and bring out the best in the children. Their teaching skills excellent. My grandson has developed a great relationship with the staff especially Sam, Vicky and Sophie. I would definitely recommend this nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214UWFHNWlabkY0T0RWdFNERlBTR3ByTUVGYU4wRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8cce95653cb09:0x8f517381b291fa09) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKFatyzISBA-BRJECN_v8pM4q-HpA0CH17BuNEcnZbWSMGNDA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lisa McKenty 10 months ago I moved my son to this nursery after an unsettling environment at his last nursery and he has been welcomed with kindness from all the staff. You know your child loves nursery when they go in with a smile and a big wave - emotions he never displayed at his old nursery. This places costs a little more, but worth it to know your child is being looked after well. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201b2RIcG5Za1ZxZWxaMk1Fd3dRMTlEUW5GMWFGRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8cce95653cb09:0x8f517381b291fa09) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJeMlCd4t8hwKoP4rMIm0nudaQdsldvUst6cLvuUF5idYLGIg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Harpreet Dhillon a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUR3OVltN2VREAE!2m1!1s0x47d8cce95653cb09:0x8f517381b291fa09) Reviews from Google for Little Explorers. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10327162421421144585&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2009 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Outstanding ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - June 2020 Outstanding - June 2013 Outstanding - November 2009 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Little Explorers ### What is Little Explorers working on improving? ### What is the staff team like at Little Explorers? ### Where is Little Explorers located? ### Does Little Explorers take babies? ### How can Little Explorers be contacted? ### How does Little Explorers support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in ROCHESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Explorers. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### The Nest Nursery Rochester · ME1 2QA ](/nursery/the-nest-nursery-me1-2qa-2859279) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Rochester Preschool Rochester · ME1 3DG 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/rochester-preschool-me1-3dg-2768952) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Mini Treasures Day Nursery Rochester · ME1 3JS ](/nursery/mini-treasures-day-nursery-me1-3js-2847467) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kloisters Day Nursery and Pre-School Rochester · ME1 2UR 5.0(16 reviews) ](/nursery/kloisters-day-nursery-and-pre-school-me1-2ur-2682134) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### City Way Day Nursery Rochester · ME1 2AB ](/nursery/city-way-day-nursery-me1-2ab-103713) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery Rochester · ME1 1DX 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/hedgehogs-rochester-day-nursery-me1-1dx-2630755) [See all nurseries in ROCHESTER →](/search?q=ROCHESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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