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Bovan Creek # Bovan Creek Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 1 Lady Woottons Green, Canterbury, CT1 1NG · Kent Number of places 40 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bovan Creek is a nurturing, home-like nursery situated in Canterbury, catering to children from 3 months to 5 years old. This small setting focuses on individualised care and small group interactions, ensuring each child feels recognised and cherished. The nursery prides itself on its "Good" Ofsted rating from July 2024 and its commitment to fostering confidence, curiosity, and kindness through rich learning experiences and daily adventures both indoors and outdoors. Operating 50 weeks a year from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Bovan Creek offers flexible sessions and accepts various funded hours for children aged 9 months, 2, 3, and 4 years. The curriculum is designed to promote school readiness, emphasising independence, communication, early literacy and maths skills, social development, and motor skills. Bovan Creek actively engages with the local community, taking children on outings to parks, libraries, and museums, and inviting community helpers to the nursery. Safety is paramount, with DBS-checked staff trained in safeguarding and first aid, secure entry, and meticulous health and safety protocols, including allergy management and daily risk assessments. The nursery highlights strong partnerships with families and key-person relationships to support each child’s development. What it's like Children show real enjoyment and enthusiasm when they arrive at this vibrant and nurturing nursery. Staff provide children with lots of meaningful learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors. Additionally, children have opportunities to learn and explore within the wider community. Ofsted "Good" rated Small, home-from-home setting Community-focused Flexible sessions and funded hours ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Registration fee £50 / session ## Key facts Opening hours Monday–Friday, 8:00–17:00 Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Staff small in size with 40 children in total Established 2023 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bovan Creek Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10356820 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255224)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2725661) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bovan-creek-ct1-1ng-2725661) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bovan Creek Last inspected 22 July 2024 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 show real enjoyment and enthusiasm when they arrive at this vibrant and nurturing nursery. Staff provide children with lots of meaningful learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors. Additionally, children have opportunities to learn and explore within the wider community. Inspector highlights - The youngest children are happy in the learning environment and have strong attachments with staff. - Leaders are committed to giving children the best start in their early education. - Support for children's personal development is a real strength of the nursery. - There is a strong focus on vocabulary to ensure all children leave the nursery equipped with important communication and language skills. - Staff benefit from regular supervision meetings where they help to identify the nursery's strengths and any areas to further improve. Areas to develop - 1 further embed the nursery curriculum through well-planned, high quality teaching experiences that are consistently matched to children's abilities and what they need to learn next - 2 ensure staff with less experience fully understand how to extend and challenge children's levels of interest, curiosity and thinking skills to help them become active, independent learners. Inspection #10356820 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255224) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents share that they can see the progress their child has made in their learning and development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provision for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Outdoor space Staff provide children with lots of meaningful learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors. Inspection history Most recent inspection 22 July 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255224) ## Frequently asked about Bovan Creek ### Is Bovan Creek a good nursery? ### What is Bovan Creek's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Bovan Creek cost? ### Does Bovan Creek accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Bovan Creek take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Bovan Creek take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Bovan Creek's opening hours? ### What age range does Bovan Creek accept? ### Does Bovan Creek have outdoor space? ### How does Bovan Creek support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Bovan Creek? ### How do I contact Bovan Creek or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Canterbury Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bovan Creek. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC Canterbury · CT1 1NP 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/canterbury-day-nursery-holiday-playscheme-and-asc-ct1-1np-127078) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Nursery At Canterbury College Canterbury · CT1 3AJ ](/nursery/the-nursery-at-canterbury-college-ct1-3aj-2503414) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Canterbury Canterbury · CT2 7PH 4.7(14 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-canterbury-ct2-7ph-ey333589) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery - Canterbury Canterbury · CT1 3JT ](/nursery/jo-jo-s-day-care-nursery-canterbury-ltd-ct1-3jt-2842937) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool Canterbury · CT1 1SW 4.1(20 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-canterbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-ct1-1sw-ey307211) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Tiny Stars Canterbury Canterbury · CT1 3RA 3.6(27 reviews) ](/nursery/tiny-stars-canterbury-ct1-3ra-ey489431) [See all nurseries in Canterbury →](/search?q=Canterbury) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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