--- title: "24 Day Nurseries near Canterbury, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/kent/canterbury description: "Compare 24 day nurseries near Canterbury: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.2★ from 98 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Canterbury **4.1★** average from **75** Google reviews 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 Google reviews. ## Nurseries in Canterbury at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Canterbury. 24 Ofsted-registered nurseries 95% Good or Outstanding 4.2★ 98 Google reviews 15 Accept funded hours 10 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 19 - Inadequate 1 2 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Canterbury - New House Nursery School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/new-house-nursery-school-ct4-7bg-127403) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.0★ (4) - Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/garden-cottage-nursery-at-kent-college-ct2-9aq-ey553970) · Ofsted Outstanding - Busy Bees Day Nursery at Canterbury (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-canterbury-ct2-7ph-ey333589) · Ofsted Good · 4.7★ (14) ## Nursery locations in and around Canterbury ## Day nurseries in Canterbury - ### Bovan Creek Canterbury · CT1 1NG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bovan-creek-ct1-1ng-2725661 - ### Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC ★ 4.2 (5 reviews) Canterbury · CT1 1NP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-day-nursery-holiday-playscheme-and-asc-ct1-1np-127078 - ### Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery - Canterbury Canterbury · CT1 3JT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/jo-jo-s-day-care-nursery-canterbury-ltd-ct1-3jt-2842937 - ### The Nursery At Canterbury College CANTERBURY · CT1 3AJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-canterbury-college-ct1-3aj-2503414 - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Canterbury ★ 4.7 (14 reviews) CANTERBURY · CT2 7PH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-canterbury-ct2-7ph-ey333589 - ### Tiny Stars Canterbury ★ 3.6 (27 reviews) Canterbury · CT1 3RA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiny-stars-canterbury-ct1-3ra-ey489431 - ### Wincheap Pre-School CANTERBURY · CT1 3SD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wincheap-pre-school-ct1-3sd-ey392216 - ### Choochoos Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) Canterbury · CT2 8NE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/choochoos-day-nursery-ct2-8ne-2629640 - ### Squirrels Pre-School CIO CANTERBURY · CT2 7AB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-cio-ct2-7ab-ey549510 - ### City View Pre-School and Nursery Canterbury · CT2 8PT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/city-view-pre-school-and-nursery-ct2-8pt-ey392223 - ### Little Oaks Day Nursery ★ 3.7 (3 reviews) CANTERBURY · CT1 3NG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-ct1-3ng-ey449585 - ### Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.1 (20 reviews) CANTERBURY · CT1 1SW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-canterbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-ct1-1sw-ey307211 ## 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. 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