# Snowden Hill Nursery

Snowden Hill Nursery is a full-day nursery at Snowden Hill, Gravesend, DA11 9AE, in Ebbsfleet, Kent. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 33 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snowden-hill-nursery-ey484166  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Snowden Hill, Gravesend, DA11 9AE
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01322 624301
- Website: https://www.meadowsnurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY484166

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 March 2022, 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/EY484166

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY484166). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484166)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484166)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484166)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1659101)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Snowden Hill, Gravesend, DA11 9AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.449522,0.318058

- Station: Swanscombe, 0.4 miles
- Station: Northfleet, 0.4 miles
- Station: Ebbsfleet International, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ebbsfleet Central Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 33 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Manor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Craylands School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ebbsfleet Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Alkerden Church of England Academy | All-through | 3–18 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Springhead Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cygnets Pre-School/Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cygnets-pre-school-nursery-ey350289) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Feet of Ebbsfleet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-feet-of-ebbsfleet-2673678) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers Kindergarten The Hive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-kindergarten-the-hive-ey489888) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-swanscombe-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey542725) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-as-bees-nursery-and-preschool-2755805) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Jumping Beans Pre-School Ltd Greenhithe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-beans-pre-school-ltd-greenhithe-ey447337) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Snowden Hill Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Snowden Hill Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Snowden Hill Nursery take?

Snowden Hill Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Snowden Hill Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Snowden Hill Nursery?

You can call 01322 624301 and visit www.meadowsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484166)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Snowden+Hill+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJI6i3cY222EcRaM7q0jeyYkI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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