# Little Explorers

Little Explorers is a full-day nursery at 206C Maidstone Road, ROCHESTER, ME1 3EJ, in Borstal, Medway. It is registered for 58 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Little Explorers Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey313883  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 206C Maidstone Road, ROCHESTER, ME1 3EJ
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: http://www.littleexplorers.org.uk/
- Run by: [Little Explorers Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-explorers-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY313883

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 November 2025. 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 | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313883

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2005 (Reference EY313883). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313883)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313883)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313883)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/580478)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 206C Maidstone Road, ROCHESTER, ME1 3EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.371702,0.498705

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Copperfield Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Friston Way Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Delce Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Crest Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Warren Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Balfour Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Balfour Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Top of the Hill Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-of-the-hill-pre-school-ltd-2837919) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Nest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-nursery-2859279) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [ABC Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-pre-school-group-103780) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rochester Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rochester-preschool-2768952) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Luke's Pre-School (Rochester)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-pre-school-rochester-103846) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mini Treasures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-treasures-day-nursery-2847467) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers's Ofsted rating?

Little Explorers was inspected on 19 November 2025 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 Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Explorers take?

Little Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Explorers?

Little Explorers is run by Little Explorers Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers?

Chatham is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit www.littleexplorers.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313883)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers&query_place_id=ChIJCctTVunM2EcRCfqRsoFzUY8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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