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Our grandson is deaf and autistic and his needs are met with abundance. Elaine, Becca and Georgie are amazing and very caring. Elaine is his keyworker and she can't do enough for him in respect to meeting his needs. All the staff are very informative in what hes done in every session and any recommendations to help him further. 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Elham Pre School # Elham Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Needs attention · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Elham Village Hall, High Street, Canterbury, CT4 6SX · Kent Number of places 12 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 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 Elham Pre School, operating since 2016 in Canterbury, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years old. Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm during term time, the nursery provides 15 hours of funded childcare. Despite its recent "Inadequate" Ofsted rating, staff are praised for their strong relationships with parents and for providing regular updates on children's days. Children at Elham enjoy active play, collecting leaves and navigating the garden in a wheelbarrow, developing physical skills. The setting also offers specialist equipment to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), recognising their unique interests and helping them remain engaged in activities like puzzles. Leaders ensure staff receive training, including in positive behaviour, and work with local authorities to address improvement areas. Although an ambitious curriculum is still developing, leaders are committed to continuous improvement to ensure all children make progress from their starting points, fostering a safe and calm environment where children feel secure and comfortable. Our ethos Elham Pre-School offers a child-centred approach, tailoring learning experiences to individual needs. They are committed to nurturing each child's unique potential through fun and stimulating activities, encouraging children to engage in free play, learn, and develop social skills in a secure, enjoyable, and stimulating environment. What it's like Despite previous inspections highlighting weaknesses, leadership and management have not fully addressed concerns. Staff do not clearly understand their responsibility in meeting the care and learning needs of children, and the provider has not ensured management committee members understand their roles or completed suitability checks. This has resulted in an inadequate provision where children do not experience an ambitious, focused curriculum. Strong parent relationships Physical play encouraged SEND resources provided Committed staff Calm environment ## Pricing & funding The nursery charges an hourly rate for childcare, with reduced rates available for siblings. Fee-paying families are required to pay a refundable deposit, which is waived for children only accessing funded early education places. No registration fee is charged. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Hourly rate £5.00 / hour - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM session £20.00 / session - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM session £17.50 / session - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM session £15.00 / session - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM session £25.00 / session See 6 more Good to know - No registration fee is charged. - Refundable deposit of £50 required for fee-paying families. - Deposit is waived for children only accessing funded early education places. - Reduced rates are available for siblings. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Elham Pre School Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10380010 Lead inspector Sara Garrity Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301207)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500776) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=elham-pre-school-ct4-6sx-ey500776) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Age range 2-4 years old Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2016 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Needs attention Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Needs attention Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Needs attention Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Needs attention Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Needs attention Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Elham Pre School Last inspected 27 February 2026 · Sara Garrity Safeguarding effective Actions the provider must take - Develop the curriculum to ensure that it is ambitious for children and that activities are linked to children's specific next steps to help them make the best possible progress. - Ensure engagement with parents focuses on how to support learning at home and provides specific support about the importance of balanced and nutritious diets for children to support healthy choices. What it's like to attend Despite previous inspections highlighting weaknesses, leadership and management have not fully addressed concerns. Staff do not clearly understand their responsibility in meeting the care and learning needs of children, and the provider has not ensured management committee members understand their roles or completed suitability checks. This has resulted in an inadequate provision where children do not experience an ambitious, focused curriculum. Inspector highlights - The relationships staff form with parents are a strength of the setting. - Children are excited to jump on the trampette, and hold the hand of a member of staff as they learn to balance on the stepping stones. - Staff make good use of praise to encourage children to have a go and join in as they develop their physical skills. Areas to develop - 1 Develop the curriculum to ensure it is ambitious for children and that activities are linked to children's specific next steps to help them make the best possible progress. - 2 Ensure engagement with parents focuses on how to support learning at home and provides specific support about the importance of balanced and nutritious diets for children to support healthy choices. Inspection #10380010 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301207) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provider has not put in place effective arrangements to help staff meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and there is no designated special educational needs coordinator (SENCo). Consistent arrangements to identify learning gaps or implement targeted plans are absent, leading to limited interactions and frustration for children with SEND. Although the provider works with parents and other professionals, the absence of a SENCo hinders the collation of information to ensure children make progress. Additional funding is used to purchase resources for physical play for children with SEND. Outdoor space Children are eager to go outside to explore and run around. They collect leaves and enjoy transporting them around the garden using the wheelbarrow, having lots of space to develop their physical skills and explore nature. EAL / language support Children do not experience an ambitious, focused curriculum that reflects their individual needs and stage of development. Due to the lack of a SENCo, there is no one to focus on collating information to ensure all children make the progress they are capable of. ## Parent Reviews of Elham Pre School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWz0b9NfG0U2veOSj8pEeWshodIygrRPt4hUiWBjzRmhU0UWKMJ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Ladymandi69 xx 2 months ago We can't recommend Elham preschool enough. Our grandson is deaf and autistic and his needs are met with abundance. Elaine, Becca and Georgie are amazing and very caring. Elaine is his keyworker and she can't do enough for him in respect to meeting his needs. All the staff are very informative in what hes done in every session and any recommendations to help him further. Carry on the good work girls [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xbE9ISmFSMFo0UlRSb1ZFWkJWRTlWUm1sU2FYYxAB!2m1!1s0x47dec7ed9c556165:0xe576d7716c303ada) Reviews from Google for Elham Pre School. 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We're re-checking it against the original report. - October 2025 Inadequate - September 2025 Inadequate - January 2025 Requires improvement - December 2024 Requires improvement - August 2024 Inadequate - July 2024 Inadequate - December 2018 Good - November 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Elham Pre School ### How did Elham Pre School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What strengths were identified in the last inspection? ### What fees does Elham Pre School charge? ### How does Elham Pre School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Canterbury Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Elham Pre School. - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.3 mi ### Lyminge Preschool CIO Folkestone · CT18 8EW ](/nursery/lyminge-preschool-cio-ct18-8ew-2836052) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### Kid Ease Swingfield House Dover · CT15 7SH 3.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kid-ease-swingfield-house-ct15-7sh-ey455870) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.8 mi ### In The Sticks Childcare Folkestone · CT18 8DL 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/in-the-sticks-childcare-ct18-8dl-2837968) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Little Oaks Nursery Selsted Dover · CT15 7HH ](/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-selsted-ct15-7hh-ey545769) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.6 mi ### Little Acorns Childcare Hawkinge · CT18 7BS ](/nursery/little-acorns-childcare-ct18-7bs-2859606) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.7 mi ### Kid Ease Hawkinge Folkestone · CT18 7RH ](/nursery/kid-ease-hawkinge-ct18-7rh-ey245457) [See all nurseries in Canterbury →](/search?q=Canterbury) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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