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Casper Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2023)
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4.2(5 Google reviews) ·Capel-le-Ferne CP School, Capel Street, Folkestone, CT18 7HB · Kent
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Casper Nursery, nestled within Capel-Le-Ferne Primary School in Folkestone, Kent, is a well-established village nursery with over 15 years of experience. The day nursery prides itself on fostering a 'family feel' environment, with many staff members having personal connections to the setting through their own children or long-term employment.

In May 2022, the day nursery transitioned to new ownership under its long-standing manager and achieved an 'OUTSTANDING' Ofsted rating in May 2023. The team consists of highly qualified practitioners, all holding Level 3 or above in Early Years childcare, who are dedicated to providing specialised services and continuous professional development in areas such as SEN, Child Protection, and EAL.

Casper Nursery is committed to recognising and respecting the individuality and diversity of each child, ensuring a safe, happy, and stimulating environment where their well-being is paramount. Beyond the nursery walls, children benefit from the surrounding natural beauty and local amenities, including a nearby park and a weekly farmers market.

What it's like

All children arrive with eager anticipation to begin their day at nursery. Staff create an atmosphere which is extremely calm, interesting and engaging for all children to enjoy. Children benefit from trusting relationships with incredibly warm, caring and friendly staff.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingExperienced and qualified staffFamily-feel environmentOut-of-school careCommunity-focused

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Casper Nursery

Last inspected 29 March 2023 · Sarah Taylor-Smith

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

All children arrive with eager anticipation to begin their day at nursery. Staff create an atmosphere which is extremely calm, interesting and engaging for all children to enjoy. Children benefit from trusting relationships with incredibly warm, caring and friendly staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Children relish the opportunity to take part in daily yoga sessions to support their well-being and physical development.
  • Partnerships with parents are outstanding. Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning that their children receive.
  • Children's learning and personal achievements are at the forefront of staff discussions.
  • Staff skilfully foster children's involvement in their own learning to the highest level.
  • Staff use daily experiences very well to incorporate a range of learning opportunities into their routines.
Inspection #10269472 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise the individualised approach that staff offer to help their children settle and feel secure.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities particularly benefit from staff's highly accurate observations of their development. Staff form excellent relationships with other professionals to gain a true understanding of children's individual needs. This helps them to ensure that the nursery is completely inclusive, and children of all abilities reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy washing up after snack and being involved in the daily risk assessment of the garden.

Google Reviews of Casper Nursery

4.2
(5 Google reviews)
Paul H
10 months ago

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Casper’s Nursery is truly a special place. From the very first day, we felt welcomed into a warm, friendly environment that felt more like a family than a childcare setting. Every single member of staff is fantastic – kind, caring, flexible, and genuinely dedicated to the children in their care. Our daughter absolutely loved her time at Casper’s. She grew so much in confidence, made lovely friendships, and learned so much through the wonderful activities and support the team provide. It’s clear how much love and effort goes into everything they do, and the communication with parents is always excellent. We were genuinely sad to say goodbye when it was time for her to move on to primary school. Casper’s has given her such a strong, happy start – we couldn’t have asked for more. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing, joyful place for their child to thrive. Thank you so much to everyone at Casper’s – you’re amazing!

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Outstanding in 2023

Date: June 2012

  • March 2023Outstanding
  • November 2022Inadequate
  • May 2017Outstanding
  • April 2015Good
  • June 2012Good

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