# Loveland Daycare

Loveland Daycare is a full-day nursery at RCCG Life Start Connections, St. Clements Close, Northfleet, DA11 7RU, in New House, Kent. It is registered for 37 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement, achievement Urgent improvement, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Urgent improvement and leadership and governance Urgent improvement; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loveland-daycare-2861929  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: RCCG Life Start Connections, St. Clements Close, Northfleet, DA11 7RU
- Registered places: 37
- Ofsted URN: 2861929

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Urgent improvement |
| Achievement | Urgent improvement |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Urgent improvement |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861929

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2025 (Reference 2861929). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861929)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861929)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861929)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: RCCG Life Start Connections, St. Clements Close, Northfleet, DA11 7RU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.425671,0.353290

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodlands Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shears Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Shears Green Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Saint George's Church of England School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Painters Ash Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Copperfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Whitehill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Wrotham Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Owl Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owl-pre-school-127430) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Scallywags Two Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-two-pre-school-ey499532) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Scallywags Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-pre-school-ey499530) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Gravesend](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-gravesend-ey307278) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bronte Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bronte-nursery-ey481166) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Our Ladys Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-ladys-pre-school-127424) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Loveland Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Loveland Daycare was inspected on 10 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement, achievement Urgent improvement, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Urgent improvement and leadership and governance Urgent improvement. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Loveland Daycare take?

Loveland Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Loveland Daycare?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861929)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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