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My daughter Josephine loves being here. All the staff I have ever come in contact with always have a smile on their faces. Such a caring environment, I trust them whole heartedly with my little girl. I cannot recommend this Nursery enough, I wish my daughter could stay here forever.", "datePublished": "2026-01-28T09:46:28.901220401Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Rob Knight" }, "reviewBody": "We are so grateful we choose Pennies for our daughter. She is so happy there and we know that she is taken care of so well. when we pull up at Pennies in the morning, our daughter claps her hands and says \"yay!\". she loves it there. 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Pennies Day Nursery # Pennies Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2021) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Thornbank, 149 Hockers Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5JY · Kent Number of places 55 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2021 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 Pennies Day Nursery provides a stimulating and enriching environment for children to learn and grow. They offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster development and prepare children for their next steps in education. The nursery prides itself on its inclusive approach, catering to a range of ages with a focus on individual needs. Healthy meals, premium brand nappies, formula milk, and wipes are all included in their fees, ensuring a hassle-free experience for parents. With a commitment to maintaining high standards, Pennies Day Nursery offers a nurturing and secure setting where children can thrive, develop essential skills, and build confidence through play and structured activities. They are open for 51 weeks of the year, closing on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year, providing consistent childcare for families. The nursery also offers various club options for older children during term time and holidays. What it's like Children fully engage in an exciting range of activities and learning experiences. They smile and interact with staff and each other, showing they feel safe and beam with pride when they are celebrated for their achievements. Staff know the children and their interests well and plan interesting activities to support this, which promotes learning and the use of language for all children. All-inclusive fees Open 51 weeks a year Sibling discount Offers holiday and breakfast/after-school clubs ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated on a 51-week basis and paid monthly in advance. Standard rates are fully inclusive of all meals, nappies, formula milk, and wipes. Sibling discounts and full-time discounts are available, though charges still apply for bank holidays and no refunds are given for illness or holidays. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Fees include all meals, premium brand nappies, formula milk, and wipes. - Open 51 weeks a year; closed bank holidays (charged) and between Christmas and New Year. - No exchanges, credits, or refunds are given for child sickness or holidays. - Billing is calculated as a weekly charge multiplied by 51 weeks and divided by 12, paid monthly in advance. - An average 15% discount is already applied to full-time rates. - Deposit refunded with two calendar months' written notice, or within 14 days of confirmation if starting within 3m. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pennies Day Nursery Inspection date Dec 2021 Inspection no. 10128559 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50175606)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127442) 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://pennies.co.uk/) Thornbank, 149 Hockers Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5JY [© 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#/0.56436/51.28072/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Maidstone - [Day nurseries in Maidstone](/search?q=Maidstone) - [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=pennies-day-nursery-ltd-me14-5jy-127442) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6.30pm each weekday Term time / All Year All Year Established 1999 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pennies Day Nursery Last inspected 1 December 2021 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 fully engage in an exciting range of activities and learning experiences. They smile and interact with staff and each other, showing they feel safe and beam with pride when they are celebrated for their achievements. Staff know the children and their interests well and plan interesting activities to support this, which promotes learning and the use of language for all children. Inspector highlights - Children fully engage in an exciting range of activities and learning experiences. - Staff know the children and their interests well and plan interesting activities to support this, which promotes learning and the use of language for all children. - The curriculum is ambitious for all, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with extra support to ensure they access the same experiences. - Partnerships with parents are strong, and parents speak highly of the quality of care and education their children receive. - Children enjoy balancing on obstacle courses, climbing frames and negotiating space using different ride-on toys in the outdoor area, enhancing physical development and understanding risk in a safe environment. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the key-person system when new and young children first start to attend, to enable them to develop even stronger bonds from the outset. Inspection #10128559 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50175606) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents speak highly of the quality of care and education their children receive." > "They comment that they feel listened to and that staff are responsive and quick to act." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The curriculum is ambitious for all, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, where extra support is put in place so they can access the same experiences. Those children who have identified gaps in their communication and language development receive targeted support. Staff liaise closely with external agencies to support children's well-being and development; for example, physiotherapists support staff to use funding to find appropriate apparatus, meaning children with disabilities can access learning and enjoy the opportunities on offer. Outdoor space Children explore the outdoor area with enthusiasm and enhance their physical development and understanding of taking risks in a safe, supported environment. Children enjoy balancing on the obstacle course, climbing frames and negotiating space using different ride-on toys. ## Parent Reviews of Pennies Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLPoYq1wN4ZNtGJNL71w5fdGUB4gTzz3apt9J-NwMKD1RGaWg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jennifer Weight 3 months ago The Best Nursery!! My daughter Josephine loves being here. All the staff I have ever come in contact with always have a smile on their faces. Such a caring environment, I trust them whole heartedly with my little girl. I cannot recommend this Nursery enough, I wish my daughter could stay here forever. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSck5XTXhWRGczTUROTU1HcFpZbHBuWWtjeE9HYxAB!2m1!1s0x47df2d00656d9763:0x2fde7a7f799cde20) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIhB9fNSyetxuK9BEhKG8_oVIqirlV5kqIDB89t9b2stEbYEQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Rob Knight 4 years ago We are so grateful we choose Pennies for our daughter. She is so happy there and we know that she is taken care of so well. when we pull up at Pennies in the morning, our daughter claps her hands and says "yay!". she loves it there. We would fully recommend Pennies Hockers Lane to any other parents. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURhd0piX3JRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df2d00656d9763:0x2fde7a7f799cde20) Reviews from Google for Pennies Day Nursery. 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