# Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School

Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 60 Oakleigh Grove, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8GY, in Cliffe Woods, Medway. It is registered for 96 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Sea Shells Nursery (Dockside) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acres-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2708487  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 60 Oakleigh Grove, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8GY
- Registered places: 96
- Phone: 01634 907144
- Website: https://www.littleacresnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Sea Shells Nursery (Dockside) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sea-shells-nursery-dockside-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2708487

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 June 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/16/2708487

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2708487). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2708487)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2708487)
- Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2708487)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1912523)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 60 Oakleigh Grove, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8GY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.437391,0.494115

- Park: Woodside Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© 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 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Rochester School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Higham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Phoenix Day Nurseries UK Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-day-nurseries-uk-limited-2716602) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cliffe Woods Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliffe-woods-pre-school-2864382) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cliffe Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliffe-pre-school-2897536) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Higham Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/higham-village-pre-school-2767324) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Smilers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilers-ey266973) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Smilers Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilers-ltd-156085) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 25 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School take?

Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School is run by Sea Shells Nursery (Dockside) Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Higham is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 01634 907144 and visit www.littleacresnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2708487)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acres+Day+Nursery+and+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJDSlcqULP2EcRcb--Uif-k88)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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