# Almond Bud Day Nursery

Almond Bud Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 44-45 Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BA, in Gravesend, Kent. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 19 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almond-bud-day-nursery-2611558  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 44-45 Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BA
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01474 368943
- Website: https://almondbudnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2611558

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2611558

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2611558). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2611558)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2611558)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2611558)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1319703)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 44-45 Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.439676,0.369248

- Station: Gravesend, 0.2 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fort Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Gordon Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Gordon Promenade, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrotham Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bronte School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Copperfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Saint George's Church of England School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Grove Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grove-daycare-nursery-2715805) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Rainbow Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rainbow-tree-day-nursery-ey496377) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bronte Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bronte-nursery-ey481166) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Windmill Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-nursery-school-2685385) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Play Pavilion Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-pavilion-pre-school-2824548) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-127105) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Almond Bud Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Almond Bud Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Almond Bud Day Nursery take?

Almond Bud Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Almond Bud Day Nursery?

Gravesend is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Almond Bud Day Nursery?

You can call 01474 368943 and visit almondbudnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2611558)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Almond+Bud+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJczVmmpe32EcRqiqThENFWdM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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