Glebe House Day Nursery Ltd
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Aylesford for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Open since 1995, with 76 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Kent
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Kent from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
ME20 6PTWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 10 March 2026 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
- 14 September 2022 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 9 February 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive ready to engage in their chosen play. Staff know their key children well. They understand their differing learning needs and assess their development successfully. This enables them to plan effectively for what children need to learn next. Staff are highly aware of babies' non-verbal cues and gestures. For example, they know when they need their milk or comforter. Babies seek comfort and reassurance from staff, which they give willingly. Staff are respectful of the babies'
opinions. They ask if they can change their nappies, ensuring this does not disrupt babies' learning experiences.
Toddlers learn to use tools successfully. They use cutters, hammers and rollers to make patterns and marks in the dough. Staff encourage children to explain how the dough feels. Children share their views on activities. Staff give toddlers options for what they would like to play with, indoors and outdoors, and children voice their desire for toys to be set out. Older children receive gentle reminders and explanations about the consequences of their actions. Staff explain why they should not run indoors. Pre-school children seek staff for support to resolve issues.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- strengthen how staff make the most effective use of the areas available to more consistently engage children in learning - provide children with the correct pronunciation of words to help further enhance their speaking skills.
- 9 February 2023Good
- 21 June 2017Good
- 12 February 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Glebe House Day Nursery Ltd
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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