Nurseries in ME2
30 registered nurseries — 2 Outstanding, 19 Good
Ofsted ratings in ME2
30
Total nurseries
2
Outstanding
19
Good
9
Not yet rated
Little Stars Pre-School, Aylesford
Ditton Community Centre, Aylesford
Elaine Primary Academy, Rochester
Aylesford St. Peters C of E Primary School, AYLESFORD
Why families love ME2
45.7/100
Family Score
15.44
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around ME2
Deprivation decile: 9/10 (10 = least deprived)
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in ME2
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 ME2?
ME2 has 30 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 19 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in ME2 are Outstanding or Good?
70% of nurseries in ME2 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in ME2?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in ME2 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in ME2?
Yes — many nurseries in ME2 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.