# Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School

Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School is a full-day nursery at Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, ME4 4LL, in Upper Upnor, Medway. It is registered for 73 children. It is run by Sea Shells Nursery (Dockside) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marina-montessori-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2812969  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, ME4 4LL
- Registered places: 73
- Phone: 07511 607698
- Website: https://marinamontessori.co.uk/
- Run by: [Sea Shells Nursery (Dockside) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sea-shells-nursery-dockside-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2812969

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2812969). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812969)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812969)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812969)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, ME4 4LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.401219,0.532218

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Children's Play Area - Pasley Road North, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Burnt Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Wainscott Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2021) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Chattenden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Rivermead School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dockside-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey562840) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chatham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chatham-ey289894) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Poppins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppins-pre-school-103725) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [K.W. Nursery Ltd. (King William Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/k-w-nursery-ltd-king-william-nursery-ey469819) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Gillingham Brompton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-gillingham-brompton-ey408017) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Phoenix Education Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-education-day-nursery-ey411978) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School take?

Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.

### Who runs Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School?

Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School is run by Sea Shells Nursery (Dockside) Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School?

Gillingham (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School?

You can call 07511 607698 and visit marinamontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812969)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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