# Discovery Nursery LTD

Discovery Nursery LTD is a full-day nursery at Dover Discovery Centre, Market Square, Dover, CT16 1PH, in Dover, Kent. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Discovery Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-ey290188  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dover Discovery Centre, Market Square, Dover, CT16 1PH
- Run by: [Discovery Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/discovery-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY290188

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 December 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/EY290188

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2004 (Reference EY290188). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290188)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290188)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dover Discovery Centre, Market Square, Dover, CT16 1PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.124769,1.312362

- Station: Dover Priory, 0.3 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pencester Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Granville Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover College |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Priory Fields School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Vale View Community School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Martin's School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Maison Dieu Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maison-dieu-nursery-127363) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kaleidascope Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidascope-childcare-ey312272) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy Feet Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-ey556968) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Next Steps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-steps-preschool-ey500822) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Burgoyne Heights Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burgoyne-heights-pre-school-127062) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery Ltd @ Crabble Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-crabble-hill-2716677) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Discovery Nursery LTD's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Discovery Nursery LTD Good at its inspection on 8 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### Who runs Discovery Nursery LTD?

Discovery Nursery LTD is run by Discovery Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Discovery Nursery LTD?

Dover Priory is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290188)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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