# Hedgehogs Hoo Day Nursery

Hedgehogs Hoo Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Hedgehogs Day Nursery, 5 Stoke Road, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9BE, in Hoo St Werburgh, Medway. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 10 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Hedgehogs Early Years Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-hoo-day-nursery-2721907  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hedgehogs Day Nursery, 5 Stoke Road, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9BE
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01634 953743
- Website: https://www.hedgehogsearlyyears.com/hedgehogs-hoo
- Run by: [Hedgehogs Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hedgehogs-early-years-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2721907

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 July 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.

Inspection history:

- 23 July 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 13 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721907

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2721907). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721907)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 23 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721907)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721907)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hedgehogs Day Nursery, 5 Stoke Road, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.421227,0.565042

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hoo Village Centre Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hemony Grove Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Gamelan Crescent Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Pottery Road Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: The Chimes Playground, 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 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo | All-through | 4–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Chattenden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Waterfront UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hoo Saints](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hoo-saints-ey551057) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Hundred of Hoo Nursery & Kids Club Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hundred-of-hoo-nursery-and-kids-club-ltd-ey468317) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Smilers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilers-ey266973) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [2J's Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/2js-pre-school-ey468227) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dockside-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey562840) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marina-montessori-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2812969) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hedgehogs Hoo Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hedgehogs Hoo Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hedgehogs Hoo Day Nursery take?

Hedgehogs Hoo Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hedgehogs Hoo Day Nursery?

Hedgehogs Hoo Day Nursery is run by Hedgehogs Early Years Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Hedgehogs Hoo Day Nursery?

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/16/2721907)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hedgehogs+Day+Nursery+Hoo&query_place_id=ChIJQfP0PB3N2EcRPk_uMuCvp1o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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