# Dolly's Daycare At Squirrel Lodge

Dolly's Daycare At Squirrel Lodge is a full-day nursery at Furley Park Primary Academy, Reed Crescent, Ashford, TN23 3PA, in Kingsnorth, Kent. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dollys-daycare-at-squirrel-lodge-ey491027  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Furley Park Primary Academy, Reed Crescent, Ashford, TN23 3PA
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01233 503198
- Website: http://www.dollysdaycare.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY491027

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 January 2024, 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/EY491027

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY491027). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491027)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491027)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491027)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1773995)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Furley Park Primary Academy, Reed Crescent, Ashford, TN23 3PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.114588,0.874063

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bridgefield Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Park Farm Park, 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furley Park Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Finberry Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| East Stour Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The John Wallis Church of England Academy | All-through | 0–19 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Beaver Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-2851896) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kingsnorth Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsnorth-little-stars-2769618) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The John Wallis Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-john-wallis-nursery-2573689) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Footprints Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-day-care-ey305659) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Cherrytree Nursery School - Kingsnorth Rd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherrytree-nursery-school-kingsnorth-rd-ey286202) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Daisy Chains Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chains-nursery-ey440339) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dolly's Daycare At Squirrel Lodge's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dolly's Daycare At Squirrel Lodge Good at its inspection on 22 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dolly's Daycare At Squirrel Lodge take?

Dolly's Daycare At Squirrel Lodge is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Dolly's Daycare At Squirrel Lodge?

You can call 01233 503198 and visit www.dollysdaycare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491027)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dolly%27s+DayCare&query_place_id=ChIJC37EW6vb3kcRerhX2Z4xLvk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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