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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 6. · 7. Avenue Nursery & Forest School # Avenue Nursery & Forest School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · Poppy Children's Centre Memorial Park, Kings Road, HERNE BAY, CT6 5RG · Kent Number of places 40 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Avenue Nursery & Forest School, registered with Ofsted in 1974, is deeply rooted in the local community of Herne Bay, providing nurturing care and educational experiences for young children. Their core philosophy revolves around fostering a love of learning within a secure, joyful, and supportive environment. The day nursery prides itself on its dedicated team of highly qualified and experienced staff, who implement a robust key person approach to ensure each child feels safe, valued, and understood. This personalised care extends to strong parent partnerships, recognising the crucial role families play in a child's development. Situated within the local Children's Centre, Avenue Nursery benefits from collaborative relationships with various professionals. A unique aspect of their offering is the Avenue Nursery Forest School, launched in 2016, which provides an innovative outdoor learning environment. This forest school encourages holistic development, fostering autonomy and skill mastery through child-led exploration and an inspiring connection with nature, sparking curiosity and wonder in children. Our ethos Avenue Nursery & Forest School's philosophy is centred on cultivating a love of learning in a secure, joyful, and supportive setting. They emphasise a key person approach for personalised care and strong family partnerships. Their Forest School component fosters holistic development, autonomy, and a connection with nature through child-led exploration. What it's like Children love coming to this nurturing and exciting nursery. They part from their parents easily and settle into the various activities on offer. Children's behaviour is good and they understand the importance of practising manners and kindness. They show they feel safe at the nursery, as they have strong relationships with the adults. Staff know their children well and can speak at length about their current levels of learning as well as individual needs. Forest School Established 1974 Key Person Approach ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.avenue-nursery.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm each weekday for 48 weeks each year Session types Toddler room for children from 12 months old, Main nursery room for children from 2 to 4 years old Age range 12 months - 4 years Food Healthy food menu available Registered with Ofsted 1974 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Avenue Nursery & Forest School Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10108713 Lead inspector Kate Williams Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190101)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386830) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.avenue-nursery.com) Poppy Children's Centre Memorial Park, Kings Road, HERNE BAY, CT6 5RG ## Explore day nurseries near HERNE BAY - [Day nurseries in HERNE BAY](/search?q=HERNE+BAY) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=avenue-nursery-forest-school-limited-ct6-5rg-ey386830) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Avenue Nursery & Forest School Last inspected 23 June 2022 · Kate Williams Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children love coming to this nurturing and exciting nursery. They part from their parents easily and settle into the various activities on offer. Children's behaviour is good and they understand the importance of practising manners and kindness. They show they feel safe at the nursery, as they have strong relationships with the adults. Staff know their children well and can speak at length about their current levels of learning as well as individual needs. Inspector highlights - The nursery's ethos promotes the message that all children are unique and must be celebrated for their own individual characters. - Children make independent choices in their play. - The staff provide a wealth of opportunities to experience learning about the natural world. - Leaders provide staff and children with excellent support for their well-being and involvement. - Parents describe the setting as having strong positive values. Areas to develop - 1 enhance resources to extend opportunities for children to build on learning as it occurs, within the wider provision - 2 provide further opportunities for children to see written numerals and refer to numbers during learning experiences. Inspection #10108713 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190101) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents describe the setting as having strong positive values. “ > Families love the opportunity to share in their child's achievements through an effective communication system. “ > They praise the staff for enriching the children's experiences through risky and challenging activities at the forest school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know their children well and can speak at length about their current levels of learning as well as individual needs. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children enjoy curiosity as they explore the inside and outside curriculum. They visit the forest school regularly, where they take part in activities that invoke interest and encourage independence, risk and challenge. ## Google Reviews of Avenue Nursery & Forest School 5.0 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV3Ay9kpLqnAhN5ZQaVM7tCOGNndvNkErMuy04Qnb2aX6wrZQvc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Sayuri Núñez Ortiz a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYLVlPaFBnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d935644c4e350b:0x96d61a7139d20998) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKcWhhk6wUUHYRa55fYxWboJOcv4dbl2O2BK2kgfpGHnJc4Zg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Donna Whitfield 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzX19XUGlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d935644c4e350b:0x96d61a7139d20998) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXyHi6J3yjvOC8hOUOccJtthBlkvx2Ds7vWMpON3TZ5td3Dhds=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Fleur Drury 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNna3QyWjlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d935644c4e350b:0x96d61a7139d20998) Reviews from Google for Avenue Nursery & Forest School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10868903824308963736&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2009 - June 2022 Good - July 2014 Outstanding - July 2009 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Avenue Nursery & Forest School ### What outdoor learning does Avenue Nursery & Forest School Limited offer? ### Which approach guides learning at Avenue Nursery & Forest School Limited? ### What do parents value about Avenue Nursery & Forest School Limited? ### How does Avenue Nursery & Forest School Limited support children with SEND? ### When is Avenue Nursery & Forest School Limited open? ### How did Avenue Nursery & Forest School Limited do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Which area does Avenue Nursery & Forest School Limited serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in HERNE BAY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Avenue Nursery & Forest School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Sunshine Club Herne Bay · CT6 5BQ 5.0(22 Google reviews) ](/nursery/sunshine-club-ct6-5bq-2697410) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kiddies Corner Day Care Herne Bay · CT6 5SJ ](/nursery/kiddies-corner-day-care-ct6-5sj-ey468342) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery Herne Bay · CT6 8QZ 4.7(15 Google reviews) ](/nursery/jo-jo-s-day-care-nursery-ltd-ct6-8qz-ey547320) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Club 4 Kids Childcare Herne Bay · CT6 8NB 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/club-4-kids-childcare-ct6-8nb-127117) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Townsend Montessori @ Herne Bay Herne Bay · CT6 8LX 4.9(21 Google reviews) ](/nursery/townsend-montessori-herne-bay-ct6-8lx-ey558031) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Herne Bay · CT6 6PN ](/nursery/little-explorers-day-care-kent-hb-limited-ct6-6pn-2750118) [See all nurseries in HERNE BAY →](/search?q=HERNE+BAY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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