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Milestones Day Nursery # Milestones Day Nursery in Dartford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Needs attention · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Unit B, Highwater House, Dartford, DA1 5XW · Kent Number of places 65 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2025 Local authority Kent 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 Milestones Day Nursery, operating since 2024 in Dartford, DA1 5XW, provides childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 1 to 4 years. The nursery fosters a happy and content environment where children quickly settle and form strong bonds with key persons. While the quality of education can be variable due to inconsistencies in activity planning, children still enjoy a wide range of experiences. The nursery champions independence and good behaviour, with leaders actively collaborating with parents to encourage regular attendance. Milestones Day Nursery promotes an inclusive culture, where children explore diverse religious and cultural celebrations, helping them to understand their own uniqueness and appreciate others. The setting effectively identifies and addresses any gaps in children's learning or special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) from the outset, with leaders proactively training staff to offer targeted support and utilising additional funding to broaden experiences for children with SEND. Children regularly engage in outdoor activities and community outings, learning about road safety, developing physical skills, and building core strength, balance, and coordination. Parents consistently commend the supportive and nurturing atmosphere at Milestones Day Nursery, highlighting how staff swiftly get to know children and identify any additional learning support they may require. Our ethos The nursery believes in play-based learning, fostering creativity, social skills, and a love for learning. They offer a wide range of interactive and creative activities both indoors and outdoors to support each child's development and tailor programmes for different age groups. What it's like Children are happy and content at this setting and settle extremely well, forming close bonds with their key person. While they enjoy a wide range of experiences, the quality of education is variable due to inconsistencies in activity planning. Children develop independence and good behaviour, and leaders work with parents to promote regular attendance. Happy and content children Warm relationships with staff Independent and explorative play Supportive culture Outdoor learning opportunities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.milestonesdaynursery.com/contact) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Milestones Day Nursery Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 2814544 Lead inspector Nicky Chambers [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294382)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814544) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.milestonesdaynursery.com/) Unit B, Highwater House, Dartford, DA1 5XW [© 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#/0.22208/51.44843/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Dartford - [Day nurseries in Dartford](/search?q=Dartford) - [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=milestones-day-nursery-da1-5xw-2814544) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm, Closed all Weekends & Bank Holidays Age range 6 months - 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Needs attention Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Needs attention 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 Needs attention Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Needs attention Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Needs attention Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Milestones Day Nursery Last inspected 27 November 2025 · Nicky Chambers Actions the provider must take - implement a curriculum that is well sequenced and has clear intent to meet the needs of all children - support staff to implement the curriculum intent so that activities focus more precisely on the skills children need to learn next. What it's like to attend Children are happy and content at this setting and settle extremely well, forming close bonds with their key person. While they enjoy a wide range of experiences, the quality of education is variable due to inconsistencies in activity planning. Children develop independence and good behaviour, and leaders work with parents to promote regular attendance. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and content and settle extremely well. - Staff build warm, positive relationships and have high expectations for behaviour. - Children engage positively with friends, showing independence and a willingness to explore. - Parents consistently highlight the supportive and nurturing culture. - Children have regular opportunities to spend time outdoors. Areas to develop - 1 The inconsistencies in the curriculum and teaching do not always provide children with experiences to help them to continue to build on what they already know successfully. - 2 The setting's curriculum is not well planned or sequenced to ensure that all children achieve and make the progress they are capable of. Children do not consistently receive the support they need to help them to continue to move on to the next stage in their learning successfully. - 3 Staff do not consistently offer explanations or ask effective questions to support children's thinking skills and their own ideas. Consequently, children's learning is not fully maximised. - 4 The quality of education for all children is variable. Leaders have not ensured that the curriculum is well sequenced to help all children reach their full potential. Activities are not consistently planned and implemented to support children's current ages and stages of development. Inspection #2814544 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50294382) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff identify any gaps in children's learning or special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) from the start. Leaders take a proactive approach to staff training, ensuring that staff responsible for supporting children with SEND understand their roles and provide targeted support. Additional funding is used effectively to extend opportunities and experiences for children with SEND. Outdoor space Children have regular opportunities to spend time outdoors and go on outings in the local community. During these experiences, staff help children to learn about road safety and take safe and controlled risks that strengthen their physical skills. Staff understand the value of outdoor play experiences and plan daily opportunities for children to build their core strength and practise their balance and coordination. EAL / language support Leaders and staff promote a culture of diversity and inclusion across the setting. Children explore a range of religious and cultural celebrations. This helps children to learn about their own uniqueness and develop an understanding of others. ## Parent Reviews of Milestones Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLG_BuaYGhd7DeOGu0806YHzPv1fgHCuaGjUtg6N21FVcnKSw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) William Dawson 7 months ago Great team and setting. Our son has attended here from it's opening. He is very happy and we would recommend to all parents considering. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xRNFNGRTRlVmRWYjBabVVHZFdhMW93VjNkT1FXYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d8b10073f9137d:0x6c53eb2d58d4207) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUoPS3kePquavIbAH7VdVWVeRqwqdklGbJxBDTFrxF5nOPjTGm8hA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) carolynbeau 5 months ago Amazing nursery setting and the staff are so lovely! x [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkRlptbGZjMFZCYldkZlFXTkdjbEZTV0c1M1RXYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d8b10073f9137d:0x6c53eb2d58d4207) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXQIjfc9on5PRYnlvTCqB8clN3M35vgHRDj1el-YeXV0UBHr6ED=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Douye Nomayo (Orubide) 10 months ago Beautiful place, amazing staff, all-round excellent. My daughter was always happy going to nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25wd1VtRXpOMGxuTm5aUVRrZE1MVVJhZGw5eWRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d8b10073f9137d:0x6c53eb2d58d4207) Reviews from Google for Milestones Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=487865072447472135&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 27 November 2025 Needs attention Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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