K.W. Nursery Ltd. (King William Nursery)
GoodBirth to 5Long established
A pre-school in Gillingham for children from birth to 5, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Open since 2013, with 34 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 Medway
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Medway 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
ME7 1PDWhat 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.
Ofsted inspector, 12 May 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children feel calm and settled as they arrive. They separate from parents well and show high levels of curiosity as they explore the activities available to them. They immerse themselves in their play, showing they feel secure and confident. Children have developed strong bonds with the staff. They greet them with excitement and cuddles, and they check in regularly for reassurance. Staff support children's emotional well-being effectively.
Children display a secure understanding of the routine, as a result of staff's high expectations. They respond positively to staff and know to wash their hands before snack time. Staff teach children how to wait patiently for their turn and provide gentle reminders where needed, such as to use 'walking feet'. This promotes positive behaviour and helps children learn right from wrong.
Children thrive in the outdoor space. Staff provide plenty of opportunities for children to engage in different learning experiences. For example, children use ride-along bicycles to develop their physical strength and coordination. Children show high levels of focus as they engage in role-play activities. For example, children pretend to make birthday cakes in the mud kitchen. This helps children to develop their imagination.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- use questioning more effectively to help extend children's communication, language and vocabulary n review the organisation of daily routines to reduce waiting times and ensure younger children are consistently engaged in learning.
- 12 May 2023Good
- 31 October 2017Good
- 2 June 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for K.W. Nursery Ltd. (King William Nursery)
- 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.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.