# SENter Light Childcare

SENter Light Childcare is a full-day nursery at 29 Stanhope Road, Rochester, ME2 3EJ, in Strood, Medway. It is registered for 18 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/senter-light-childcare-2835779  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 29 Stanhope Road, Rochester, ME2 3EJ
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01634 557058
- Website: https://www.senterlightchildcare.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2835779

## 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 May 2025 (Reference 2835779). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835779)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835779)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835779)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 29 Stanhope Road, Rochester, ME2 3EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.397331,0.492093

- Station: Strood, 0.4 miles
- Station: Rochester, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broomhill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Watermill Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playmaze, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Children's Play Area - Watermill Gardens (Canal Road), 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 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Faiths Children's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (June 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Nicholas CEVC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Junior | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Infant | Primary | 5–7 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Temple Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Thinkers at All Faiths](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-all-faiths-2877267) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [St Nicholas Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-playgroup-ey551434) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Jack and Jill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-playgroup-ey452604) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Castle View Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-view-day-nursery-ltd-103711) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cherubs Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-montessori-day-nursery-ey495639) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Mary's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-day-nursery-103727) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can SENter Light Childcare take?

SENter Light Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to SENter Light Childcare?

Strood is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact SENter Light Childcare?

You can call 01634 557058 and visit www.senterlightchildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835779)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=SENter+Light+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJ4RUJMk3N2EcRbDu5h30Kwjc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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