Best nurseries in Strood
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Medway, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway Full day care · 25 places · ME2 2SS | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Castle View Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 70 places · ME2 3PP | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | St Nicholas Playgroup Full day care · 35 places · ME2 4TR | Good (2024) |
| 4 | St Mary's Day Nursery Full day care · 40 places · ME2 4DG | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Cherubs Montessori Day Nursery Full day care · 75 places · ME2 3PP | Good (2024) |
| 6 | 2J's Pre-School Full day care · 60 places · ME2 2LH | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Rainbows Day Nursery Full day care · 30 places · ME2 4JA | Good (2024) |
| 8 | Witty Kiddies Strood Full day care · 55 places · ME2 3BA | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Jack and Jill Playgroup Sessional day care · 45 places · ME2 3HN | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Little Thinkers at All Faiths Full day care · 19 places · ME2 4UF | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | SENter Light Childcare Full day care · 18 places · ME2 3EJ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Strood?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Strood?
Of 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Strood, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway, Castle View Day Nursery Ltd, St Nicholas Playgroup.
How much does nursery cost in Strood?
In South East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £202 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Strood?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 9 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.