Best Nurseries in Gravesend
37 nurseries in Gravesend — 2 Outstanding, 22 Good
Ofsted ratings in Gravesend
37
Total nurseries
2
Outstanding
22
Good
13
Not yet rated
Unit 2 & 3 The Hive, GRAVESEND
St. Johns Rc Primary School, Gravesend
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Gravesend
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Gravesend?
Gravesend has 37 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 22 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Gravesend are rated Outstanding or Good?
65% of nurseries in Gravesend are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Gravesend?
This page lists all 37 nurseries in Gravesend sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.