# Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd

Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd is a full-day nursery at 732 London Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6BQ, in Larkfield, Kent. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawn-to-dusk-day-nursery-maidstone-ltd-ey321463  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 732 London Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6BQ
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 01732 848480
- Website: https://www.dawntoduskdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY321463

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 May 2022, 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/EY321463

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2006 (Reference EY321463). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY321463)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY321463)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY321463)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/291395)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 732 London Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6BQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.298978,0.443838

- Station: East Malling, 0.9 miles
- Station: Aylesford, 1.0 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Brookfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lunsford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (October 2019) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ditton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lift St James the Great | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Pre-School (Larkfield) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-larkfield-ltd-ey561195) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ditton Church Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ditton-church-pre-school-127147) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Glebe House Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glebe-house-day-nursery-ltd-127202) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Muddy Puddles Nursery and After School Club Ditton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-nursery-and-after-school-club-ditton-2503861) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-quackers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey545707) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at East Malling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-east-malling-127301) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd Good at its inspection on 31 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd take?

Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd?

East Malling is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd?

You can call 01732 848480 and visit www.dawntoduskdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY321463)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dawn+To+Dusk+Day+Nursery+%28Maidstone%29+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ1Rm0_V0030cRPyPDWEybFIc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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