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St Mary's Day Nursery # St Mary's Day Nursery in Rochester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · Siri Guru Ravidass Temple, Vicarage Road, Rochester, ME2 4DG · Medway Number of places 40 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected May 2024 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 St Mary's Day Nursery, part of the Little Learners Nursery Group, focuses on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 12 months to 4 years. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closing for two weeks over Christmas and on bank holidays. It is conveniently located on Brooke Road, close to Wood Street Station, and benefits from shared amenities with St Mary's C of E Primary School. The nursery's philosophy centres on fostering positive experiences to ensure every child reaches their full potential, emphasising secure relationships, interactive learning, and individual attention. St Mary's is committed to delivering high-quality care, recognising the vital role early experiences play in a child's self-esteem and academic journey. The dedicated team, consisting of experienced and qualified teachers and practitioners, works to create inspiring learning environments across well-proportioned rooms and outdoor play areas. They maintain detailed development records for each child, encouraging open communication and partnership with parents through various channels, including individual discussions, communication books, newsletters, parent evenings, and social events. Our ethos St Mary's Day Nursery's philosophy centres on fostering positive experiences to ensure every child reaches their full potential. They emphasise secure relationships, interactive learning, and individual attention, committed to delivering high-quality care and recognising the vital role of early experiences in a child's self-esteem and academic journey. What it's like Children are warmly greeted at this caring and family-oriented setting. Staff plan activities that meet children's interests, leading to high levels of engagement and imaginative play. The curriculum is well-planned, focusing on independence, personal, social, and emotional development, and healthy lifestyles. Focus on holistic development Experienced and qualified staff Strong parent partnership ## Pricing & funding 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 to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm (50 weeks a year, closed for 2 weeks over Christmas and on bank holidays) Age range 12 months to 4 years ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Mary's Day Nursery Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10335727 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250440)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103727) 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://stmarysnursery.net) Siri Guru Ravidass Temple, Vicarage Road, Rochester, ME2 4DG [© 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#/0.49753/51.39784/14) [](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=st-mary-s-day-nursery-me2-4dg-103727) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Mary's Day Nursery Last inspected 30 May 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 Children are warmly greeted at this caring and family-oriented setting. Staff plan activities that meet children's interests, leading to high levels of engagement and imaginative play. The curriculum is well-planned, focusing on independence, personal, social, and emotional development, and healthy lifestyles. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers are passionate and proactive with a clear vision. - The staff emphasise getting to know children and their families, arranging settling-in visits according to individual needs. - There is good support for children with SEND, coordinated by a passionate SENCo. - Mathematics is firmly embedded and woven into activities, with staff skilled at asking questions to deepen understanding. - Children are physically active in their play, enjoying games like hopscotch and using obstacle courses in the garden. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen arrangements for sharing information with parents to help them support and extend children's learning at home. Inspection #10335727 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250440) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), progress well in their learning. There is good support for children with SEND. The passionate special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), is an advocate for children getting the support they need. She coordinates with external agencies and parents to ensure referrals are made promptly. The SENCo works alongside the staff team, supporting them in planning the children's next steps. Outdoor space Children are physically active in their play. They enjoy games such as hop scotch, bouncing on the trampoline and using their arms to balance as they navigate obstacle courses in the garden. ## Parent Reviews of St Mary's Day Nursery 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjViPORnt8ZsEUH1ieiWsSv57CXFiMPaexvyDtBYCvHwKbJpDXS1=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Cindy Beard 4 months ago Very happy. staff friendly caring my boy enjoys the nursery and accept funding [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xvNVdtUjVVR1ZRYVUweUxXRnNWVWxtZFU4ek4zYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d8cdf467f0c397:0x338dd692867308e9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIQqMY2YcvNvwerA5fLjyLWeLS82YLBhefIJ1KLmapxP_e_sg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Elva Hakili 4 years ago My daughter loved her teacher and she is soo excited to go to the nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyLXFLYzFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8cdf467f0c397:0x338dd692867308e9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI02zXMsQB5TwUCpn-umKydJva8NyQLPwZArtXUQXbfmV2QUKo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Arun Kumar Misra 5 years ago Fantastic place [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDcGVfVmtBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8cdf467f0c397:0x338dd692867308e9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJcNNp94_0j8XlFEVXRQkYlCKhGPpXWPljI2E0ho0EJA6vM_Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Arththy Arumugam 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNDbTZucGlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8cdf467f0c397:0x338dd692867308e9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKPFR3mqQbyiH6KNJPE1ochm5TbPpChKG7Hh5A6xHUg479L6Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Maria 93 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNJX29HS21RRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8cdf467f0c397:0x338dd692867308e9) Reviews from Google for St Mary's Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3714861192459782377&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2007 - June 2024 Good - May 2024 Good - July 2018 Good - June 2018 Good - September 2017 Requires improvement - April 2015 Good - April 2015 Good - March 2011 Good - February 2011 Good - May 2007 Good ## Frequently asked about St Mary's Day Nursery ### What outdoor space does St Mary's Day Nursery have? ### Is St Mary's Day Nursery a private nursery? ### What are the opening hours at St Mary's Day Nursery? ### How does St Mary's Day Nursery teach and plan learning? ### How big is St Mary's Day Nursery? ### Does St Mary's Day Nursery take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in Rochester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Mary's Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### St Nicholas Playgroup Rochester · ME2 4TR ](/nursery/st-nicholas-playgroup-me2-4tr-ey551434) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Rainbows Day Nursery Strood · ME2 4JA 4.9(17 reviews) ](/nursery/rainbows-day-nursery-me2-4ja-2647197) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### SENter Light Childcare Rochester · ME2 3EJ 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/senter-light-childcare-me2-3ej-2835779) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Witty Kiddies Strood Rochester · ME2 3BA 4.6(28 reviews) ](/nursery/witty-kiddies-strood-me2-3ba-2659572) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Castle View Day Nursery Rochester · ME2 3PP 3.9(8 reviews) ](/nursery/castle-view-day-nursery-ltd-me2-3pp-103711) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Cherubs Montessori Day Nursery Rochester · ME2 3PP 4.4(13 reviews) ](/nursery/cherubs-montessori-day-nursery-me2-3pp-ey495639) [See all nurseries in Rochester →](/search?q=Rochester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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