# Hedgehogs Hempstead

Hedgehogs Hempstead is a full-day nursery at Hempstead Library, 197 Hempstead Road, Gillingham, ME7 3QG, in Hempstead, Medway. It is registered for 33 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Hedgehogs Early Years Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-hempstead-2877704  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hempstead Library, 197 Hempstead Road, Gillingham, ME7 3QG
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01634 953743
- Website: https://www.hedgehogsearlyyears.com/hedgehogs-hempstead
- Run by: [Hedgehogs Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hedgehogs-early-years-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2877704

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2877704). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2877704)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2877704)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2877704)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1928582)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hempstead Library, 197 Hempstead Road, Gillingham, ME7 3QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.349306,0.570731

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wigmore Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Capstone Farm Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hempstead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Fairview Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Deanwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hempstead-ey408447) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hempstead-pavilion-playgroup-ey543640) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fairview Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairview-fledglings-ey364634) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Prima Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/prima-montessori-day-nursery-ey230735) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Gillingham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gillingham-nursery-ey421060) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-christian-fellowship-preschool-103830) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Hedgehogs Hempstead take?

Hedgehogs Hempstead is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hedgehogs Hempstead?

Hedgehogs Hempstead is run by Hedgehogs Early Years Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Hedgehogs Hempstead?

You can call 01634 953743 and visit www.hedgehogsearlyyears.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2877704)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hedgehogs+Day+Nursery+Hempstead&query_place_id=ChIJn7NFy63S2EcRgPMCw9aZsOY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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