# Little Explorers Kindergarten Riverside

Little Explorers Kindergarten Riverside is a sessional pre-school at Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road, GRAVESEND, DA12 2JY, in Denton, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Little Explorers Kindergarten Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-kindergarten-riverside-ey470680  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road, GRAVESEND, DA12 2JY
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01474 329545
- Run by: [Little Explorers Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-explorers-kindergarten-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY470680

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 March 2025, 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/EY470680

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2013 (Reference EY470680). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470680)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470680)
- 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/EY470680)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road, GRAVESEND, DA12 2JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.434817,0.391960

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Westcourt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Tymberwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Whitehill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Wrotham Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Riverview Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2021) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2683858) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-126993) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Chalk Village Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chalk-village-preschool-ey348777) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Aidans Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-aidans-nursery-127571) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Play Pavilion Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-pavilion-pre-school-2824548) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-127105) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Kindergarten Riverside Good at its inspection on 5 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Kindergarten Riverside take?

Little Explorers Kindergarten Riverside is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Explorers Kindergarten Riverside?

Little Explorers Kindergarten Riverside is run by Little Explorers Kindergarten Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Gravesend is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Kindergarten Riverside?

You can call 01474 329545.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470680)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Kindergarten+%26+Nursery+Riverside&query_place_id=ChIJCdM6sfbJ2EcRxtRMzMvfQNQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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