# Benjamin Rabbit Nursery

Benjamin Rabbit Nursery is a full-day nursery at 18 New Road Avenue, Chatham, ME4 6BA, in Chatham, Medway. It is registered for 84 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 21 reviews (October 2026). It is run by YMCW Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benjamin-rabbit-nursery-ey477957  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18 New Road Avenue, Chatham, ME4 6BA
- Registered places: 84
- Phone: 01634 786500
- Website: http://www.benjaminrabbitnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [YMCW Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ymcw-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY477957

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 July 2021, 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/EY477957

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2014 (Reference EY477957). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477957)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477957)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477957)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/716275)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18 New Road Avenue, Chatham, ME4 6BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.382409,0.520745

- Station: Chatham, 0.1 miles
- Station: Rochester, 0.8 miles
- 28 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Fort Pitt Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Riverside Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Great Lines Heritage Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Children's Play Area - Victoria Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Children's Play Area - Town Hall Gardens, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| New Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Balfour Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-chatham-day-nursery-2630754) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Lights Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lights-nursery-ey494219) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-rochester-day-nursery-2630755) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-a-way-nursery-and-pre-school-2822133) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [City Way Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-way-day-nursery-103713) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Gillingham Brompton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-gillingham-brompton-ey408017) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Benjamin Rabbit Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Benjamin Rabbit Nursery take?

Benjamin Rabbit Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### Who runs Benjamin Rabbit Nursery?

Benjamin Rabbit Nursery is run by YMCW Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Benjamin Rabbit Nursery?

Chatham is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Benjamin Rabbit Nursery?

You can call 01634 786500 and visit www.benjaminrabbitnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477957)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Benjamin+Rabbit+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJT0P_5APN2EcR92lx1gB5Wx0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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