--- title: "13 Day Nurseries near Herne Bay, 3 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/kent/herne-bay description: "Compare 13 day nurseries near Herne Bay: 3 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.9★ from 83 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 Herne Bay **4.9★** average from **80** Google reviews We track 13 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Herne Bay. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 10 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 83 Google reviews across 8 of these nurseries, averaging 4.9★. 8 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 5 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 Herne Bay at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Herne Bay. 13 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.9★ 83 Google reviews 8 Accept funded hours 5 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 3 - Good 10 ### Highest rated in Herne Bay - Club 4 Kids Childcare (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/club-4-kids-childcare-ct6-8nb-127117) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (5) - Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-herne-pre-school-ct6-7ta-127322) · Ofsted Outstanding - Dan Dans (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dan-dans-ltd-ct6-7bh-ey544661) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Herne Bay ## Day nurseries in Herne Bay - ### Sunshine Club ★ 5.0 (22 reviews) Herne Bay · CT6 5BQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-club-ct6-5bq-2697410 - ### Avenue Nursery & Forest School ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) HERNE BAY · CT6 5RG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/avenue-nursery-forest-school-limited-ct6-5rg-ey386830 - ### Kiddies Corner Day Care ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Herne Bay · CT6 5SJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-corner-day-care-ct6-5sj-ey468342 - ### Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery ★ 4.7 (15 reviews) Herne Bay · CT6 8QZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/jo-jo-s-day-care-nursery-ltd-ct6-8qz-ey547320 - ### Club 4 Kids Childcare ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Herne Bay · CT6 8NB · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/club-4-kids-childcare-ct6-8nb-127117 - ### Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Herne Bay · CT6 6PN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-care-kent-hb-limited-ct6-6pn-2750118 - ### Townsend Montessori @ Herne Bay ★ 4.9 (21 reviews) Herne Bay · CT6 8LX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/townsend-montessori-herne-bay-ct6-8lx-ey558031 - ### Dan Dans Herne Bay · CT6 7BH · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dan-dans-ltd-ct6-7bh-ey544661 - ### Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School HERNE BAY · CT6 7TA · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-herne-pre-school-ct6-7ta-127322 - ### Goldfinch Nursery ★ 5.0 (11 reviews) Herne Bay · CT6 7AD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/goldfinch-nursery-ct6-7ad-ey414929 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Herne Bay? We list 13 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Herne Bay. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Herne Bay are rated Outstanding? 3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Herne Bay, including Club 4 Kids Childcare, Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School, Dan Dans. 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 Herne Bay? Across 8 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Herne Bay have left 83 Google reviews at an average of 4.9★. 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 Herne Bay? 8 of the 13 nurseries within 2 miles of Herne Bay (62%) 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 Herne Bay take babies? 5 settings within 2 miles of Herne Bay 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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