# City Way Day Nursery

City Way Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 18 City Way, Rochester, ME1 2AB, in Troy Town, Medway. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-way-day-nursery-103713  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18 City Way, Rochester, ME1 2AB
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01634 845724
- Website: http://citywaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 103713

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103713

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2000 (Reference 103713). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103713)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103713)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103713)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/620875)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18 City Way, Rochester, ME1 2AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.381634,0.509076

- Station: Chatham, 0.5 miles
- Station: Rochester, 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fort Pitt Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Victoria Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Furrell's Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Vines, 0.4 miles
- Park: Churchfields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| King's School, Rochester |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Balfour Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-rochester-day-nursery-2630755) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Lights Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lights-nursery-ey494219) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rochester Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rochester-preschool-2768952) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Boundary Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boundary-road-pre-school-103788) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Benjamin Rabbit Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benjamin-rabbit-nursery-ey477957) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-chatham-day-nursery-2630754) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is City Way Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated City Way Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 14 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can City Way Day Nursery take?

City Way Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to City Way Day Nursery?

Chatham is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact City Way Day Nursery?

You can call 01634 845724 and visit citywaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103713)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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