Best nurseries in Walderslade
6 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 | Alphabets Day Nursery Full day care · 40 places · ME5 9EP | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Little Teddies Walderslade Full day care · 12 places · ME5 9LW | Good (2025) |
| 3 | St Williams Pre-School Sessional day care · 40 places · ME5 9LR | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Buttercups at Little Teddies Full day care · 26 places · ME5 9LW | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Teeny Feet Day Nursery Full day care · 30 places · ME5 8BP | Report card: 5 expected (Feb 2026) |
| 6 | Excel Academy Sessional day care · ME5 9LL | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Walderslade?
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 Walderslade?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Walderslade, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Alphabets Day Nursery, Little Teddies Walderslade, St Williams Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Walderslade?
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 Walderslade?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 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.