Nursery Days

The Old School, The Street, Upchurch, Sittingbourne ME9 7AJ
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  • Nursery Days, Sittingbourne
Nursery Days is fully and beautifully refurbished and now has large natural playgrounds.

It is based within the grounds of The Old School in the rural village of Upchurch close to Rainham, Sittingbourne and Gillingham. Nursery Days offers childcare for 3 months to 5 years.

Individuality is celebrated, and through observations and discussions with parents and carers, is something that really ensures children's time at Nursery Days is based on their interests and personal needs.

A highly qualified, experienced and skilled staff team, include qualified teachers who are dedicated to continually enabling children to feel confident and secure at Nursery Days.

Indoors, Nursery days is a well designed homely environment that promotes emotional well-being, togetherness and friendship. Here children can feel comfortable to snuggle down or explore with confidence, and will always be at home.

Outdoors, Nursery Days experimental playground is an extra asset to the nursery. The children also get to experience a natural learning adventure at daily forest school (with a nursery forest school leader) at their private orchard which is local to the nursery.

Nursery Days has a highly qualified and experienced cook to prepare fresh and healthy food daily for the children. The heartwarming home-cooked lunches, snacks, breakfast and tea use locally farmed fruit and vegetables.

They offer a huge range of experiences every day for the children at Nursery Days. These include baby yoga and massage, professionally lead sports class, cooking and gardening club, woodwork classes, musical and movement sessions and much more.

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Care Provided by Nursery Days

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amy Brookman (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:15-18:30
    Tuesday 07:15-18:30
    Wednesday 07:15-18:30
    Thursday 07:15-18:30
    Friday 07:15-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking

  • A small carpark to the rear of the premises.


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Nursery Days has a Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nursery Days has 103 reviews.

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Review from Brian O (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My second son now attends Nursery Days and although we were always impressed and incredibly happy when our first son attended, the development and dedication of the staff to move forward and offer so much has blown us away. Whilst we are at work it's awesome to know our boy isn't just getting looked
after but is having a brilliant time.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's been a pleasure to care for your children and be part of their early years journey at Nursery Days.


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Review from Emma N (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't praise all the staff at Nursery Days enough. Our little boy is thriving and loves all the staff here. We are so extremely grateful for the way they take care of our son. We cannot thank them enough.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's our pleasure to care for your son and watch him grow and develop each week at nursery.


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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attends nursery days and has done for almost 4 years.
She gets amazing care by staff who understand her and her little character. She always says how much she loves her key worker and comes back with stories of her adventures during the day. Especially in regards to playing in the orchard,
growing fruit, tending to animals.
As a mum I have regular updates about and her progress we work together regarding developmental targets.
As a parent the most important thing to me is that she is well cared for and happy. She is both of these things and so much more.
I love how much time the children spend outside. The staff seek to give the children an enriching and wholesome childhood.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's our pleasure to care for your daughter and be part of her early year journey. We are glad to hear you enjoy the updates and know how much she loves being outside having fun.


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Review from Bethany L (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy with Nursery Days. My daughter has settled in so well with the amazing staff and varied day with lots of activities.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's been a pleasure watching your daughter settle in so well and we look forward to caring for her throughout the nursery.


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Review from Rachael T (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it at Nursery Days. She walks in every day willingly and comes home happy.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's our pleasure to care for your daughter and be part of her early years journey.


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Review from Ellen-May S (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've used Nursery Days for 2 and a half years and have recommended it to all my family and friends. The team is amazing, always so helpful, and caring and the children love the nursery. They go above and beyond and wouldn't send my children anywhere else. If they run a school, I wouldn't think twice
about sending them to the school. We see reviews prior to coming and can see why it's a five-star nursery.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's been lovely welcoming your family and caring for your children over the last couple of years. We look forward to continuing to be part of your children's early years journey.


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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days are amazing! My 10-month-old absolutely loves coming here and adores her key worker. My daughter particularly enjoys visiting the orchard and seeing the guinea pigs. I cannot recommend Nursery Days enough.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's our pleasure to have welcomed your baby to Nursery Days. It's lovely to hear how her key worker has built a strong bond with your daughter and that she enjoys her outdoor learning opportunities.


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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends this nursery and I couldn't recommend it enough. Her confidence and social skills have grown massively which is due to the caring supportive staff taking time to understand and know the children individually. The opportunities are endless as the nursery has an orchard for forest
school and also a minibus to really spend quality time with the children.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's been our pleasure welcoming your daughter to Nursery and helping her confidence grow. It's lovely being part of her early years journey.


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Review from Lizzie M (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl absolutely loves going to nursery days. The nursery has an amazing orchard that the children go to daily which she absolutely loves! They collect eggs from the chickens, grow fruit and veg and make so many amazing memories! They even have a minibus and take the kids to the zoo, beach
and country parks! The staff are amazing and go above and beyond! I love looking at what she's been up to every day!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, it's our pleasure to care for your daughter and enjoy lots of fun and adventures each day with her.


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Review from Debbie R (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Nursery Days since she was 8 months old and has strived in all the rooms. Her development has come on leaps and bounds, especially in her current room. Her key worker is the best and always keeps us up to date with how our daughter is getting on. We would 100% recommend Nursery
Days to everyone!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's been our pleasure welcoming your daughter to the nursery and watching her develop through each room, it's lovely to hear you've built a good relationship with your key person and get feedback each day about how she is doing.


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Review from Jenna B (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Nursery Days enough! It is a fantastic nursery and my children have absolutely thrived there! All of the staff are incredible and genuinely care for the children. The facilities are amazing, especially the orchard. I could not wish for a better place for my children to go to!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's been our pleasure to be part of your children's early years journey. We know they love the orchard and having lots of fun learning experiences with their friends.


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Review from Chris C (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with all the staff at the nursery. My child loves spending time there and we are very comfortable leaving her there.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's been lovely welcoming your family to nursery days and glad to know your child enjoys their time with us.


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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic setting, I was very anxious about my child starting nursery at 8 months old, Nursery Days were so good at getting her settled and enjoying her time there. She absolutely loves it here and I would highly recommend them!
Of my 3 kids who have attended different settings over the years, this
is 100% the best one!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, it's been our pleasure welcoming your family and helping your daughter feel settled at nursery.


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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days is absolutely fantastic and feel privileged my daughter got a placement in the nursery. The team go above and beyond, and have amazing relationships with the children. A staff member is my daughter's key worker, it's been a joy to see them have such a wonderful relationship.
The amount
of outside time and little trips are just wonderful, and I love looking at the photo uploads every day. I highly recommend Nursery Days - my daughter's development has been incredible, growing in skills and confidence.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's been lovely welcoming your family to Nursery Days and we look forward to being part of your daughter's early years journey.


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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves coming to Nursery Days. They were amazing at settling her in and I feel like all of the staff really care about the children. There is always a wide range of activities for the children every day and they even have their very own orchard that the children visit regularly.
I'm pretty sure my daughter has more fun at nursery than she does with me! I'm so glad we chose Nursery Days. Definitely the best nursery around!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, we've loved welcoming your daughter and you as a family to Nursery Days. It's great to know how settled she is and how much fun she has.


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Review from Charlotte A (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days is an amazing nursery! The opportunities that both my son and daughter have had there have been outstanding... baby yoga, cooking club, trips to the orchard and numerous adventures on the mini-bus are just some of the planned enrichment activities. The staff provide fantastic care for the
children, nurturing whilst also encouraging a sense of adventure. They are constantly wanting to improve so that our children have the best start to their education. Thank you Nursery Days for all your continued hard work!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's been our pleasure to care for both your children, we know they both love the adventures they have each week.


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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am super happy with Nursery Days, they go above and beyond to support and encourage my child. My child always comes home happy and thoroughly enjoys going to the orchard. I would recommend Nursery Days to everyone.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, it's our pleasure to be part of your daughter's early years journey.


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Review from Joanna H (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days is a wonderful childcare setting. My daughter has been attending since she was 1 and is now in pre-school. The staff are excellent, they all care deeply for every child and the support given to parents is exceptional. Nursery Days go above and beyond to make your child feel safe and included.
Our daughter has thrived at this nursery and we could not have asked for a better setting for her to attend. The outside orchard space was a huge draw when we visited the nursery and our daughter adores spending time in nature with her friends.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's our pleasure to be part of your daughter's early years journey. We know how much she loves the orchard and has made some lovely friendships. We are always happy to support our families.


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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son graduates from Nursery Days in August after three extraordinarily happy years there, following in the footsteps of his big sister. I cannot speak highly enough of the setting. The children spend most of their time outdoors: wisher at the beautiful orchard, which is a short walk away, where they
care for animals, play and learn; or in the lovely play area on site. My son has never once been sad about going and has made genuine friendships from his time there. My daughter, who is disabled, had a wonderful time there too. The team are inclusive, kind and experts in what they do. I have total confidence in them and will be forever grateful that my children spent the first part of their learning journey at ND. The manager and the rest of the team are wonderful and we will really miss them when our time as part of ND ends this summer.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review, we are delighted we got to be part of your daughter's early years and now your son's.


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Review from Yiota A (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has had an amazing experience so far at nursery. The staff are nothing but wonderful, positive and patient with her and everybody. I would and already have recommended this nursery to many of my friends and I could not have chosen a better place for my daughter. My favourite and deciding
point was that the children are outside a lot, which is great for them!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, it's been our pleasure to welcome your daughter and watch her explore each week. We know how much she loves the outdoor areas. Thank you for joining our Nursery Days Family.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.986)

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Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10 for Nursery Days is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 42 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 42 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.986 for Nursery Days is calculated as follows: ( (497 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 504 Ratings = 4.986

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nursery Days is based on 42 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 42 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursery Days

What is the Age Range of Children that Nursery Days accepts?

Nursery Days accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Nursery Days Open?

Nursery Days is open: Monday 07:15-18:30, Tuesday 07:15-18:30, Wednesday 07:15-18:30, Thursday 07:15-18:30, Friday 07:15-18:30.

How many Children does Nursery Days have capacity for?

Nursery Days has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Nursery Days to the centre of Sittingbourne?

4.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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