Area avg from
£111/day*
Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Preschool
Boughton Lane, Loose, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QF
10.5 miles · ~42 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 61 Spaces available
Top things to know
Teaching style
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
Yes
Opening hours
08:00 - 18:00
Max capacity
70 children
Availability
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Nursery overview
About Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-school
You'll find Dockside on Maritime Way in Chatham (ME4 3ED). It's an independent day nursery and pre-school with an Outstanding grade from Ofsted.
It has 70 places for babies from 6 months up to 5. Fees start at £87 a day with meals included, nappies are extra, and 15 and 30 hours of funded childcare can be used. Learning follows the EYFS, with outdoor space. It's open 8am to 6pm year round, with extended hours.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space
Fees breakdown
- Day rate (from)£87/day
- Deposit200
- Registration fee50
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesAdditional cost
- ExtracurricularEnquire
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Outstanding
Overall
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Previous inspection
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Location
Chatham, ME4 3ED
Unit NURS 1, Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 3ED
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-school is located at Unit NURS 1, Dockside Outlet Centre, Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 3ED.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-school accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-school accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-school is usually open from 08:00 to 18:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Meals are included at Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-school. Ask the nursery for the latest menu and any allergy or dietary arrangements.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Nappies and wipes may be charged separately or need to be supplied by parents at Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-school. Ask the nursery for their latest policy.
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Nursery cost calculator
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Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months+ can access 15 or 30 funded hours. Stretched options spread term-time hours across the full year.
Estimated cost in Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-school
£275/week
· £14274/year
Based on this nursery's from price of £87/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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