Explorers Nursery

About this day nursery

Thanet Early Years Project (TEYP) is a charitable organisation dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable childcare and education for children under five in areas of socio-economic deprivation within Thanet. 5 to 4 years, and now extending its care to younger age groups and offering longer operational hours.

The project operates three different nurseries located within local Children's Centres in Ramsgate. Explorers Nursery, along with Hand in Hand Nursery, caters to children from 3 months to 4 years, while Growing Together Nursery accepts children from 2 to 4 years.

As a not-for-profit organisation, TEYP is governed by a board of volunteer Trustees who delegate responsibilities to a Project Manager, ensuring continuous adaptation to current trends, legislation, and community needs, with a core aim of helping all children reach their full potential and improve their outcomes. TEYP also actively seeks external funding and financial support to keep fees as low as possible for families.

Our ethos

Thanet Early Years Project is committed to providing good quality affordable childcare to all families living in the local area. We believe in open communication with parents, carers, staff and partner agencies, and endeavour to keep fees as low as possible in line with our aim to provide services that are accessible and affordable to all families living within the local community and surrounding areas. Our aim is to provide services in areas of socio-economic deprivation, working with children and families in order to afford all children the opportunity to reach their full potential and improve outcomes.

What it's like

Children are happy at this welcoming nursery, showing security and confidence in self-selected activities. Toddlers imaginatively explore water and older children investigate nature in the garden. They are encouraged to be independent learners, making decisions and developing self-care skills.

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable weekly in advance, with the first week's payment due during the settling-in period. Accounts must be kept one week in advance through regular weekly or monthly payments. A late pickup fee is charged to cover staff overtime if parents are late to collect their child.