# Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Unit N1 Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way, St. Marys Island, Chatham, ME4 3ED, in Brompton, Medway. It is registered for 107 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Sea Shells Nursery (Dockside) Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dockside-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey562840 Last checked 31 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Unit N1 Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way, St. Marys Island, Chatham, ME4 3ED - Registered places: 107 - Phone: 01634 258235 - Website: https://docksidedaynursery.com/ - Run by: [Sea Shells Nursery (Dockside) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sea-shells-nursery-dockside-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY562840 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 19 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Inspection history: - 19 February 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 12 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Outstanding Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562840 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference EY562840). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562840) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 19 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562840) - Registered places: 107 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562840) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Unit N1 Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way, St. Marys Island, Chatham, ME4 3ED Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.401060,0.534596 - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Lower Lines Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Children's Play Area - Pasley Road North, 0.3 miles - Playground: Tadpoles Play Area, 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 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 31 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Burnt Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Oasis Academy Skinner Street | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2021) | | 1.0 miles | | Brompton-Westbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Wainscott Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Rivermead School | | 4–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 1.2 miles | | Chattenden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) | | 1.2 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marina-montessori-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2812969) | | | | 0.1 miles | | [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chatham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chatham-ey289894) | Outstanding | | | 0.3 miles | | [K.W. Nursery Ltd. (King William Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/k-w-nursery-ltd-king-william-nursery-ey469819) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Poppins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppins-pre-school-103725) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Gillingham Brompton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-gillingham-brompton-ey408017) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | | [Phoenix Education Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-education-day-nursery-ey411978) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating? Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School was inspected on 19 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School take? Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 107 children at any one time. ### Who runs Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School? Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School is run by Sea Shells Nursery (Dockside) Limited, which runs 3 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School? Gillingham (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School? You can call 01634 258235 and visit docksidedaynursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562840) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dockside+Day+Nursery+and+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJw_Nw2rrN2EcR-XaAFHS9uho) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.