# Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway is a full-day nursery at Nuffield Health Club, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, Rochester, ME2 2SS, in Borstal, Medway. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, 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 Nuffield Health.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nuffy-bear-day-nursery-medway-2680180  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nuffield Health Club, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, Rochester, ME2 2SS
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01634 292900
- Run by: [Nuffield Health](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nuffield-health)
- Ofsted URN: 2680180

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680180

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2680180). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680180)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680180)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680180)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nuffield Health Club, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, Rochester, ME2 2SS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.380744,0.477855

- Station: Cuxton, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Temple Marsh, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.5 miles |
| Cedar Children's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Elaine Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| King's School, Rochester |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Peter's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ABC Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-pre-school-group-103780) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mini Treasures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-treasures-day-nursery-2847467) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [2J's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/2js-pre-school-ey333822) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Eden Childcare Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eden-childcare-nursery-and-preschool-2867881) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rochester Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rochester-preschool-2768952) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey313883) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway Outstanding at its inspection on 26 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway take?

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway?

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway is run by Nuffield Health, which runs 12 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway?

Cuxton is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway?

You can call 01634 292900.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680180)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nuffy+Bear+Day+Nursery+at+Medway+FWC&query_place_id=ChIJ8wE7H0nN2EcRjP_1G6rwkvY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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