# Smilers Ltd

Smilers Ltd is a full-day nursery at Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4JY, in Wainscott, Medway. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Smilers Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilers-ltd-156085  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4JY
- Registered places: 70
- Run by: [Smilers Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/smilers-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 156085

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 October 2024, 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/16/156085

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2001 (Reference 156085). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156085)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156085)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156085)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/806022)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.410043,0.512126

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Liberty Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wainscott Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Hilltop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Temple Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Chattenden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| All Faiths Children's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (June 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Junior | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Phoenix Education Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-education-day-nursery-ey411978) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rainbows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-day-nursery-2647197) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Smilers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilers-ey266973) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St Mary's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-day-nursery-103727) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marina-montessori-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2812969) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Witty Kiddies Strood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witty-kiddies-strood-2659572) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smilers Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smilers Ltd Good at its inspection on 29 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smilers Ltd take?

Smilers Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Smilers Ltd?

Smilers Ltd is run by Smilers Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Smilers Ltd?

Strood is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/156085)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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