Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC

About this day nursery

Canterbury Day Nursery, established in 1974, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged three months to eleven years. Initially founded to support one-parent families, the nursery now welcomes all families, operating as a charitable organisation managed by a voluntary committee of parents and community members.

The nursery aims to cultivate a 'home from home' atmosphere where children feel valued and can thrive. It offers full day care for infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, accommodating various age groups in dedicated rooms: 'Ducklings' for babies, 'Caterpillars' for toddlers and under-threes, and 'Butterflies' for pre-school children.

Additionally, the nursery runs 'Monkeys,' an After School Club for reception-year six children and a Holiday Playscheme for school-aged children up to eleven years old. The nursery is committed to enhancing children's education and development through play-based learning and a specially designed curriculum.

It places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, working closely with the Kent Local Offer and other support schemes to cater to individual needs, with a dedicated SENCo team to assist children requiring extra support. The staff, majority qualified, regularly update their credentials, ensuring a high standard of care and education.

The nursery prides itself on fostering positive relationships between children, their key persons, and other adults, providing a diverse range of toys and equipment that encourage physical, social, personal, and intellectual growth.

Our ethos

Canterbury Day Nursery aims to cultivate a 'home from home' atmosphere where children feel valued and can thrive. It is committed to enhancing children's education and development through play-based learning and a specially designed curriculum. The nursery prides itself on fostering positive relationships and providing a diverse range of toys and equipment that encourage physical, social, personal, and intellectual growth.

What it's like

Children are confident and happy in this friendly and welcoming nursery, developing secure relationships with staff. Staff implement interesting activities, teaching children about animals and healthy lifestyles. Children develop good physical skills, using age-appropriate equipment and learning to climb trees safely.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands spanning from three months to pre-school, with choices of full days, half days, or half days with lunch. Out-of-school and holiday play schemes are also available, and funding can be stretched over 50 weeks of the year.