# The Grove Daycare Nursery

The Grove Daycare Nursery is a full-day nursery at 42 The Grove, Gravesend, DA12 1DP, in Gravesend, Kent. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 22 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grove-daycare-nursery-2715805  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 42 The Grove, Gravesend, DA12 1DP
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01474 263125
- Website: https://thegrovedaycarenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2715805

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 2025, 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/16/2715805

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2023 (Reference 2715805). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715805)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715805)
- 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/16/2715805)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1576822)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 42 The Grove, Gravesend, DA12 1DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.441163,0.372664

- Station: Gravesend, 0.3 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fort Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gordon Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gordon Promenade, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Wrotham Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bronte School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Copperfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Saint George's Church of England School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Almond Bud Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almond-bud-day-nursery-2611558) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Rainbow Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rainbow-tree-day-nursery-ey496377) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Play Pavilion Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-pavilion-pre-school-2824548) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bronte Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bronte-nursery-ey481166) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Windmill Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-nursery-school-2685385) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-127105) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Grove Daycare Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Grove Daycare Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Grove Daycare Nursery take?

The Grove Daycare Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Grove Daycare Nursery?

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

### How do I contact The Grove Daycare Nursery?

You can call 01474 263125 and visit thegrovedaycarenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715805)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Grove+Daycare+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJKdt_Mbq32EcRz1LhY3rz2zU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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