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Christchurch Nursery # Christchurch Nursery in Folkestone Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 4.7 (3 parent reviews) · Ingles Way, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1ER · Kent Number of places 36 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 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 Christchurch Nursery, located in Folkestone, is a well-established private day care facility that has been providing professional and caring childcare since 1991. The nursery prides itself on offering a nurturing environment where children of all abilities can express themselves, learn, and grow into confident individuals ready for school and their place in society. With a strong commitment to a holistic approach in early years education, the nursery focuses on fostering emotional wellbeing, curiosity, creativity, and confidence in its young learners. The team at Christchurch Nursery works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure the highest quality of care and enriching learning experiences for every child and family within the community. An Ofsted report from April 2025 rated the nursery as 'Good,' highlighting its dedication to equal opportunities, inclusive learning, and celebrating each child's achievements, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The nursery has 32 registered places per session, ensuring a good staff-to-child ratio and excellent facilities to support early learning and social development. Our ethos Christchurch Nursery is committed to a holistic approach in early years education, focusing on fostering emotional wellbeing, curiosity, creativity, and confidence. They aim to provide a nurturing environment where children can express themselves, learn, and grow into confident individuals ready for school and society, with a dedication to inclusive learning and celebrating each child's achievements. What it's like Staff warmly welcome children and families, providing a safe and nurturing environment where children explore freely and make their own choices. Staff use visual aids and simple sign language to support all children's understanding and communication, fostering kindness and respect among peers and adults. Every child makes good progress from their starting point, with staff planning engaging activities and providing tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Private Day Care Facility Holistic Approach to Early Years Education Ofsted Rated "Good" ## 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. 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Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://christchurchnursery.co.uk) Ingles Way, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1ER [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.17625/51.08237/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near FOLKESTONE - [Day nurseries in FOLKESTONE](/search?q=FOLKESTONE) - [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=christchurch-nursery-ct20-1er-127104) ## Key facts Waitlist Please phone 01303 244055 or email christchurch20@btconnect.com to make an enquiry and add your child to our waiting list. Opening hours 8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1992 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Christchurch Nursery Last inspected 24 April 2025 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 Staff warmly welcome children and families, providing a safe and nurturing environment where children explore freely and make their own choices. Staff use visual aids and simple sign language to support all children's understanding and communication, fostering kindness and respect among peers and adults. Every child makes good progress from their starting point, with staff planning engaging activities and providing tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Inspector highlights - Staff follow a thoughtfully planned curriculum to support children to grow and develop in all areas. - Children's communication and language skills are well supported through clear speech, emphasising new vocabulary. - Children particularly enjoy learning outside and can freely move between indoor and outdoor environments, with many activities provided outdoors. - Staff listen to children's ideas and incorporate their interests into their planning, helping them develop positive attitudes to learning. - Leaders and staff are passionate about their roles, are proactive, and have strong links with professionals and parents. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the support for staff to build their confidence and skills in consistently providing high-quality interactions, with particular regard to supporting children's physical skills outdoors - 2 review and improve the organisation of transitions to keep children engaged and reduce the amount of time they spend waiting. Inspection #10398310 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277819) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report feeling highly supported by staff and appreciate how well their children are prepared for moving on to school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff create carefully designed plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they make progress at their own pace. This supports all children, including children with SEND, to feel proud and to build gradually on their existing skills and knowledge. Leaders use additional funding to secure calming sensory resources to support children with regulating their emotions. Outdoor space Children particularly enjoy learning outside and can freely move between the indoor and outdoor environments. Staff provide many activities outside to create an outdoor classroom environment, such as an outdoor library and areas for making pretend food. However, when supporting children to develop their physical skills outdoors, staff are less confident in providing consistent challenge, meaning children do not consistently benefit from meaningful interactions to build on their skills. ## Parent Reviews of Christchurch Nursery 4.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUxGcyqFHNvUo6zEjxc_NN4G_lEUpJL64uGNcJrpk3nFu95acQU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Tracy and Mary Bear 8 years ago Great place for little ones to start the process to school. 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