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Dover College, Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, United Kingdom, CT17 9RH
At Dover College, we firmly believe that the early years of a child’s education are critical in shaping their future. The experiences children have during these formative years lay the groundwork for a lifelong love of learning. In our Nursery, we nurture curiosity and creativity, fostering an enduring enthusiasm for discovery that we hope will accompany each child throughout their school journey and beyond.
Our aim is to provide an inspiring and joyful learning experience in a caring, stimulating environment. Led by dedicated and experienced staff, each child is encouraged to explore their individual interests and talents through imaginative play and purposeful learning. We believe passionately that children should play to learn and learn through play.
Our Nursery is an integral part of Dover College life. From making mud pies in our on-site Discovery Garden during Forest School sessions to exploring stories in the library, from early numeracy to music and PE lessons led by specialist teachers, our youngest pupils benefit from the full breadth of what the College has to offer. There is something here to excite and engage every child.
Our Nursery is set within a secure, leafy green campus in the heart of Dover, offering a peaceful and inspiring environment for young children to thrive. In addition to a dedicated Early Years playground, pupils benefit from access to the beautiful 12th-century Priory site, where history and nature come together to enrich their daily experience. This unique setting offers space to play, explore and imagine — all within a safe and nurturing atmosphere that helps children feel part of something bigger.
Our Nursery offers exceptional flexibility for busy families, open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year. With a convenient one-way drop-off system through the school site and just a one-minute walk from Dover Priory station, our location is ideally placed for commuting parents. We combine high-quality care with practical convenience, ensuring that every child — and every family — enjoys a smooth and happy start and end to the day.
Dover College, Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, United Kingdom, CT17 9RH