# Star Day Nursery

Star Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 21 East Hill, DARTFORD, DA1 1RX, in New Town, Kent. It is registered for 68 children. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Stand Out Theatre Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-day-nursery-ey456320  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 21 East Hill, DARTFORD, DA1 1RX
- Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01322 836090
- Run by: [Stand Out Theatre Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/stand-out-theatre-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY456320

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 January 2023, 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/EY456320

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2012 (Reference EY456320). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456320)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456320)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456320)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/619630)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–19:00

## Getting there

Address: 21 East Hill, DARTFORD, DA1 1RX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.443730,0.222198

- Station: Dartford, 0.3 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Central Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St Edmund's Pleasance, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Brooklands Lakes, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hesketh Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Dartford | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Westgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| River Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Gateway Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [West Hill Life Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-hill-life-ltd-ey561707) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Star Kids Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-kids-childrens-nursery-ey481842) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Milestones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milestones-day-nursery-2814544) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Highfield Road Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-road-pre-school-2641654) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Gem's Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-childcare-2638680) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-127485) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Star Day Nursery's opening hours?

Star Day Nursery opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Star Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Star Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Star Day Nursery take?

Star Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs Star Day Nursery?

Star Day Nursery is run by Stand Out Theatre Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Star Day Nursery?

Dartford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Star Day Nursery?

You can call 01322 836090.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456320)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Star+Day+Nursery+Dartford&query_place_id=ChIJQ3agfZCx2EcRzbEClfklGcI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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