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The Grove Daycare Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(19 parent reviews) ·42 The Grove, Gravesend, DA12 1DP · Kent
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

The Grove Daycare Nursery in Gravesend places a strong emphasis on the well-being of each child, fostering a nurturing environment that encourages learning and individual development. The nursery is committed to collaborating with parents to provide key learning experiences for children, allowing them to progress at their own pace.

It offers a safe and stimulating space where children can engage in play and build positive relationships with their peers. The nursery aims to equip children with the essential tools for growth, adaptability, and self-assurance throughout their lives.

Core values instilled include a passion for exploration and new challenges, the development of vital social and communication skills, the cultivation of confidence, and respect for others and the environment. The nursery also highlights the importance of listening, reflecting, and maintaining an open mind.

Safety is a priority, with round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, and a dedicated kitchen provides nutritious and inclusive meals for all children.

Our ethos

The Grove Daycare Nursery is committed to fostering individual development, encouraging learning, and equipping children with essential tools for life. Their core values include a passion for exploration and challenges, developing social and communication skills, cultivating confidence, and respect for others and the environment. They emphasise collaboration with parents and allowing children to progress at their own pace.

What it's like

Children of all ages and abilities are settled, confident and very happy during their time at the welcoming and inviting nursery. Staff have a good understanding of their well-thought-out and challenging curriculum, providing motivating learning opportunities that children thoroughly enjoy. Staff also teach children about good hygiene practices and provide opportunities for physical development and communication skill-building.

All-inclusive serviceNutritional mealsWell-being focusedStretched funding scheme

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated on an annualised basis of 51 weeks and billed monthly. Fees are inclusive of consumables, covering meals, nappies, wipes, and suncream. Discounts are available for siblings and full-time, non-funded places.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees are annualised based on 51 weeks of opening per year, billed monthly.
  • A non-refundable registration fee and a refundable deposit are required to secure a place.
  • Late payment charges and late collection fees apply.
  • Payments are accepted via Direct Debit, Tax-Free Childcare, or childcare vouchers only.
  • Sibling and full-time non-funded place discounts are available.
  • Fees include consumable charges for meals, nappies, wipes, and sunscreen.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Grove Daycare Nursery

Last inspected 20 May 2025 · Kelly Hawkins

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 of all ages and abilities are settled, confident and very happy during their time at the welcoming and inviting nursery. Staff have a good understanding of their well-thought-out and challenging curriculum, providing motivating learning opportunities that children thoroughly enjoy. Staff also teach children about good hygiene practices and provide opportunities for physical development and communication skill-building.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team and staff use additional funding to support the individual needs of children well.
  • All staff establish positive relationships with children and plan unique activities they will enjoy.
  • Staff have high expectations of children, including those with SEND and EAL, fostering a positive attitude towards learning.
  • All staff skilfully support children with SEND using helpful and effective methods like signs and visual aids.
  • The management team closely monitors the quality of care and teaching, with staff evaluating their practice daily.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and improve the organisation of changes in routines to ensure all children remain fully engaged throughout
  • 2build on staff's confidence to consistently provide children with clear explanations of why they are being asked to stop certain behaviours.
Inspection #10398145 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The management team and staff use additional funding to support the individual needs of children well, purchasing a wide range of resources to support children to develop their communication skills. All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have a positive attitude towards their learning. All staff skilfully support children with SEND, using helpful and effective ways such as signs and visual aids to build on their speaking and listening skills.

Outdoor space

Staff provide all children with good opportunities to build on their physical abilities. This is demonstrated when children confidently and safely climb and balance on a variety of obstacles. The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Parent Reviews of The Grove Daycare Nursery

5.0
(19)
Enno
7 months ago

My daughter moved here after attending a different nursery. At her previous nursery, she would cry every time we dropped her off, even after a few months. We decided to try a new setting and moved her here and she settled in immediately! She’s been happy since day one. She said she loves her teachers. I can see that the teachers care and very warm people. I truly recommend this nursery.

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S Shrestha
2 years ago

The Grove Daycare Nursery is exceptional! The dedicated staff, stimulating activities and safe environment. Highly recommended for outstanding child care.

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Kaljit Kahlon
2 years ago

Great open day event & offering a great new refreshing space for little ones. Can really see & feel the ethos of the nursery in every space, ‘learn, play, grow’. Super clean, well managed, super attentive and an overall great environment. This nursery has so much potential. As a parent you want to know you can leave your child in a safe, trusted, well maintained environment.. with lots of stimulating activities.

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Michaela Tologova
a year ago

My daughter attended the nursery and always had a great time. There were times when she cried because she didn’t want to come home, due to having so much fun! The staff members are amazing, they all take the time to get to know each child individually. They make sure that each child has their needs met, and when they are upset they are always there to cuddle them. My daughter used to come home and pretend-play using her teacher names, which always made me happy as I knew they took their time to play with her. I would like to say a huge thank you to Poppy and Tasha who were always there to support my daughter. As parent I could not thank them enough! Thank you Grove Daycare Nursery x

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Ruth Coenen
a year ago

As a speech and language therapist, I have had the pleasure of working with this lovely day nursery. The staff here are incredibly supportive and friendly, creating an environment where children feel safe and valued. Their commitment to following advice and best practices in language development is evident in the way they engage with the children. I have observed significant progress in the child I was working with, thanks to the collaborative efforts and dedication of the team. I also really like the setup of the different play areas in this nursery as it lends itself to the development of role play and language development.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2025

  • June 2025Good
  • May 2025Good

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