Nurseries and childcare in Sheerness
We know of 13 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Sheerness, 5 of them in Sheerness itself. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare near Sheerness, nearest first
- Wiggles Playgroup Preschool · 0.1 miles The Delacey Hall, The Esplanade, Sheerness, ME12 Call
- Seashells Children & Families Centre Day care preschool · 0.1 miles Rose Street, Sheerness, ME12 1AW Call
- Puddles playgroup Preschool · 0.2 miles 8th Sheppey Scout Group, 59 Broad Street, Sheerness, ME12 1EA Call
- Early Birds Nursery Preschool · 0.6 miles Unity St, Sheerness, ME12 Call
- Crawford Centre Day care preschool · 0.8 miles Edenbridge Dr, Sheerness, ME12 1JS Call
- Sand & Stars Preschool · 1.5 miles Ladybird Children Centre, Queenborough, ME11 Call
- Teddy Bear Day Care Sheppey Home service · 1.7 miles Church hall, North Rd, Queenborough, ME11 Call
- Liliya Worthington Childminder Child care and day care · 1.7 miles Coronation Crescent, Queenborough, ME11 Call
- Pipsqueaks Preschool · 1.7 miles Harris House, North Rd, Queenborough, ME11 5HA Call
- Daisychains Nursery Day care preschool · 2.1 miles Parish Road, Sheerness, ME12 Call
- Minster Playgroup Preschool · 2.2 miles Brecon Chase, Minster on Sea, ME12 Call
- Loopy Lou's Childcare Day care preschool · 2.3 miles 8 New Rd, Sheerness, ME12 3PX Call
- Minsterchildminder Home service · 2.6 miles 9 Falcon Gardens, Sheerness, ME12 3QE Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Sheerness?
We know of 13 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Sheerness. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Sheerness
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