Nursery School in Gillingham
Originally called Happy Bunnies, The Gillingham Nursery has been serving children in Gillingham for over 10 years. No other nursery looks like it or gives the homely experience we offer.
Watch the video below to see how parents and their children feel about our nursery – in their own words.
The Number 1 Gillingham Nursery School
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Recognition And Awards
NDNA Award
Ofsted Good Provider
Food Hygiene Award
Nursery World
We are thrilled to share that our Nursery has been recognized by NDNA, Ofsted Good Provider, 5 star from Food Hygiene, and Nursery World for our commitment to providing the highest standards of care and education for our children. These awards are a reflection of the dedication and hard work of our exceptional teachers and director.
At our nursery, we believe in the benefits of early childhood education and strive to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for our little ones. These awards validate our commitment to providing the best possible care for our children and their families.
We are proud of these achievements, but we also recognize that there is always room for improvement. We will continue to work hard to maintain this reputation and aim to exceed expectations in every aspect of our Nursery.
Childcare in Gillingham Business Park
The Gillingham Nursery is a purpose-built childcare centre and preschool in Gillingham that offers parental support and exceptional childcare service. It is a safe and fun place for children! Originally known as Pipkins Nurseries, we were part of a group that has provided excellent child care to children and parents since 1993.
And yet, it’s a lot more affordable than you might expect.
Children learn in a happy way, from real-life experiences. To achieve that, we look at all the children in our care as our own. We want to make sure that everyone will feel excited being inside our school.
We believe that children who enjoy the things they are doing will engage better and learn in the best way.
The Gillingham Nursery Process
The Gillingham Nursery Process revolves around your child’s care and education, tuned to their age group.
We have specific programs and lesson plans for:
- Babies
- Older Infants
- Toddlers
- Two-Year-Olds
- Preschool – Three-Year-Olds
- Preschool – Four-Year-Olds
…leading to your child’s successful graduation up to “big school”.
Experience shows that children who start at The Gillingham Nursery excel at school in later life!
Getting started just takes 3 simple steps:
- Get In Touch
Call us, or use one of the Book a Visit buttons on this page to take the first step. - Take a Tour
Visit Gillingham Nursery in person to see our facilities first-hand and make sure they are right for you and your child. Our manager, Lesley, will be there to show you around and answer any questions you may have in person.
You will be able to book a trial session where your child can experience the school for themselves. - Enroll
On your visit, Lesley will confirm the availability for your child’s age group.
If we have a space, you can fill out the enrollment forms to secure it for your child. Otherwise, we ask that you join our waitlist to ensure you receive a space as soon as one becomes available.
Give your child the best experience!
Get the star treatment.
Nursery Manager Lesley Dartnell would love to show you The Gillingham Nursery facilities in person.
Beyond daycare, here you find high-quality child care programmes that help your child learn and develop.
Nursery with WOW!
As a trusted nursery school, we always aim to create a happy and loving home for all the children in our care.
To give more valuable and fun services to families who trust us, we are always doing different exciting and educational events and activities. These activities will help us provide a fun-loving environment for our students.
See more of our WOW activities!
Pancake Day
Pancake Day The jungle room children really enjoyed pancake day. We had a tuff spot set up for the children to pretend to make their
Fireworks Theme
Fireworks Theme The babies had lots of fun making and creating fireworks using various materials using flour and glitter also painting with toilet roll holders
Exploring Autumn Colours
Exploring Autumn Colours In babies, we have been continuing on with autumn whilst exploring the colour red. The babies enjoy exploring red vegetables and fruit
The Gillingham Nursery In Gillingham, Medway
The Gillingham Nursery believe in Play, Learn, Grow Together—creating a warm, engaging, and supportive environment where children can thrive. Our childcare services bring joy to both parents and children, and we are proud to be a trusted part of your child’s early learning journey.
Our calendars are almost always full. However, you can still join us by getting your starter session for FREE.
Register now at no cost and have your child experience our fun and effective ways of learning.
Unique, Fun and Welcoming Rooms
Inside our secured premises, you’ll see all the unique and beautiful features of it. The nursery has themed rooms – Kingdom of Castle for Preschool, Sea-themed for babies, and Jungle-themed that will surely excite children.
Gillingham Nursery also has a large children-friendly garden where children may plant their flowers and vegetables. The fun will never stop even the Great British weather won’t let us out as we have an indoor sandpit.
We have an excellent location right on Gillingham Business Park, right at the heart of Medway, Kent.
See Actual Rates for The Gillingham Nursery, Gillingham
Unlike many other nurseries, we don’t hide our pricing.
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Join Now and Get the First Session FREE
Hurry! Places at The Gillingham Nursery are getting fully booked fast! Join us now and let your child experience the best, safe and fun learning that only a family-operated school can provide.
Get your starter session at no cost and convenient for you. Book a date that will be best for you and your child.
Click the button below to book a meeting with our exceptional Director, Lesley Dartnell.
Common Parent Questions
Many day child care providers in Medway and Kent shy away from answering this question.
At The Gillingham Nursery, you’ll always find our actual rates and pricing here.
We provide full-time care for kids from Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm. You can choose from 2, 3, or 5 days per week.
If you want full-time care, we have you covered, but you can book just half-days too.
See all the options on Gillingham nursery care with actual rates here.
Many people are going through a tough time with Covid, and as a vital service provider, we have chosen to remain open to the community.
We put in place specific safeguards to ensure that we can continue to operate safely:
- The building is only accessible to those who have a legitimate reason to be there.
- A mask is required to be worn by all adults entering The Gillingham Nursery.
- On entry, both adults and children’s temperatures are taken using a distance measuring unit.
- When entering the building, all visitors must use the hand sanitiser given.
- After each use, the surfaces are sanitised.
- Every two hours or while transitioning, the children wash their face.
- After each use, the bathroom is sanitised.
- When children move from one area to another or finish using something, we sanitise the surfaces.
It depends on age, but The Gillingham Nursery complies with the UK EYFS standards in all cases. We often go above and beyond.
Unlike other schools such as big chains, we never cut corners here. There are always enough teachers there for the kids in our care.
Circumstances change. You may need to relocate, or there can be other life changes. When it’s time for you to leave, we require 30 days notice in writing so we can reorganize personnel or offer your position to someone else.
If you’re unsure whether we’ll be a good match for you, we offer a long settling-in period – as long as you need it. We typically only enforce the cancellation period after one month (longer if agreed upfront).
It’s a bit of a cheeky question, but parents do ask it all the time.
Of course, we’re completely biased because we love our Gillingham nursery. Still, it does depend.
There are many options out there, and some cater specifically for unique cases such as language immersion or low-income families.
The best thing for you to do is come in and speak with Lesley Dartnell, the Nursery Manager. She has a lot of experience, and finding the best school for you will always be her top priority.
