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4.1★ average from 75 parent reviews on Google

We track 24 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Canterbury. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 19 rated Good, 1 judged Inadequate — 95% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 98 Google reviews across 11 of these nurseries, averaging 4.2★. 15 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 10 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Canterbury at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Canterbury.

24
Ofsted-registered nurseries
95%
Good or Outstanding
4.2★
98 parent reviews
15
Accept funded hours
10
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding2
  • Good19
  • Inadequate1

2 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Canterbury?
We list 24 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Canterbury. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Canterbury are rated Outstanding?
2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Canterbury, including New House Nursery School, Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Canterbury?
Across 11 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Canterbury have left 98 Google reviews at an average of 4.2★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Canterbury?
15 of the 24 nurseries within 1 miles of Canterbury (63%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Canterbury take babies?
10 settings within 1 miles of Canterbury are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more