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Sevenoaks Day Nursery # Sevenoaks Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Rear Of Sevenoaks Community Centre, Otford Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 5DN · Kent Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 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 Sevenoaks Day Nursery, established in 1986 by two local doctors, operates as a registered charity dedicated to providing affordable day care and quality nursery education to the community. Located at the Rear of Bat & Ball Centre, Otford Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 5DN, the nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow through play. The nursery aims to be an extension of home, ensuring that children feel loved and cared for in a kind and safe setting. They believe in offering ample opportunities for fun, friendship, and learning, fostering each child's unique potential. The nursery emphasises its commitment to high standards despite its low fees, highlighting its charitable mission to make quality early years education accessible. Parents can find information about fees, funding options including FF2, Working Parents, and Tax-Free Childcare, and admissions processes on their website. The nursery prides itself on its "Good" Ofsted report, which is readily available for review. With a focus on community and child development, Sevenoaks Day Nursery continues to serve as a vital resource for families in the Sevenoaks area, ensuring a positive start to early education. Our ethos Our aim is to provide a happy and caring environment that is an extension of home. We believe that all children should have the space and opportunity to flourish and learn through play. We aim to provide a kind and safe environment in which parents may leave their children, knowing that they will be loved and cared for in their absence. What it's like This family-orientated nursery is at the heart of the community. Leaders strive to bring people together and offer support to all families and children that they can. They prioritise children feeling safe and secure and getting them ready to thrive in a learning environment, full of choices and fun. Charity-run Affordable childcare Play-based learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare 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.sdn.org.uk/) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Established 1984 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sevenoaks Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10314181 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243635)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536594) 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.sdn.org.uk/) Rear Of Sevenoaks Community Centre, Otford Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 5DN [© 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#/0.19164/51.29092/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Sevenoaks - [Day nurseries in Sevenoaks](/search?q=Sevenoaks) - [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=sevenoaks-day-nursery-tn14-5dn-ey536594) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sevenoaks Day Nursery Last inspected 5 March 2024 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 This family-orientated nursery is at the heart of the community. Leaders strive to bring people together and offer support to all families and children that they can. They prioritise children feeling safe and secure and getting them ready to thrive in a learning environment, full of choices and fun. Inspector highlights - Staff are good at planning a curriculum that both encompasses children's interests and clearly targets what they need to learn next. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported by staff. - Children are motivated to join in learning and show high interest in the activities provided. - A strong key person system supports children to form secure attachments. - Staff are good at supporting children to explore risks in a safe environment and understand how to keep themselves safe. Areas to develop - 1 establish more productive links with other settings that children attend to promote continuity of care and a shared approach to children's learning - 2 enhance staff's understanding of how to promote the home cultures and backgrounds of children who attend, to support children's understanding and enhance their sense of uniqueness - 3 improve the process to identify children who may be eligible for additional funding to support their learning, such as the early years pupil premium. Inspection #10314181 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243635) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported by staff. Staff are quick to identify children who may require additional support and put this in place. They ensure the curriculum is accessible by providing small and achievable, focussed targets. Outdoor space The manager is always striving to improve outcomes for children. For example, they have recently worked on the outside area and equipment for children. ## Parent Reviews of Sevenoaks Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK2R62ZSuK7VzNOqqQzNwdHdFjuDlR2V-OI5Ek0GVTf61WSbQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) phoebe fyfe 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4b2JYTlh3EAE!2m1!1s0x47df4d893ba79f45:0x3ddd507a1523e115) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIuj4iNz777F5w-ftAzVwOO3QjDfoncJxL6ccNx5QC4l3Yv_Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ermal Kulic 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNJeGVxRFJnEAE!2m1!1s0x47df4d893ba79f45:0x3ddd507a1523e115) Reviews from Google for Sevenoaks Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4457807691437564181&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2018 - March 2024 Good - May 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Sevenoaks Day Nursery ### Does Sevenoaks Day Nursery take babies? ### What is the staff approach at Sevenoaks Day Nursery? ### How was Sevenoaks Day Nursery rated by Ofsted? ### Is Sevenoaks Day Nursery a private nursery? ### What are the fees at Sevenoaks Day Nursery? ### How does Sevenoaks Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## About the setting Sevenoaks Day Nursery has been established since 1984 and re-registered in 2016. The nursery is located in Sevenoaks, Kent. The setting is open from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery is in receipt of funding for children aged two, three and four years. There are 19 members of staff, 12 of whom hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3 or above. URN EY536594 Registered person Sevenoaks Day Nursery CIO Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Sevenoaks Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sevenoaks Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Acorns Day Nursery Sevenoaks · TN13 3LB ](/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-tn13-3lb) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Busy Bees at Sevenoaks Sevenoaks · TN13 3LR 4.2(11 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-sevenoaks-tn13-3lr-ey477986) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### 7 Acorns Day Nursery Sevenoaks · TN13 2HU ](/nursery/7-acorns-day-nursery-tn13-2hu) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Busy Bees at Riverhead Sevenoaks · TN13 2DN 4.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-riverhead-tn13-2dn-ey348921) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Kids Play & Learn Preschool Sevenoaks · TN13 2EL 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-play-learn-preschool-tn13-2el-2693588) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sevenoaks Sevenoaks · TN13 2EL ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-sevenoaks-tn13-2el-2802732) [See all nurseries in Sevenoaks →](/search?q=Sevenoaks) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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