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First Learners' Nursery # First Learners' Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · St. John Ambulance HQ, Broomfield Crescent, FOLKESTONE, CT19 4DE · Kent Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 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 What it's like All children are happy, confident and settled during their time at the inviting and friendly pre-school. Staff have a good understanding of their chosen curriculum and how to implement it effectively. They challenge children and engage them in their learning successfully. ## 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. [Request pricing →](http://www.firstlearnersnursery.com) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8.30am until 5pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Learners' Nursery Last inspected 16 July 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 All children are happy, confident and settled during their time at the inviting and friendly pre-school. Staff have a good understanding of their chosen curriculum and how to implement it effectively. They challenge children and engage them in their learning successfully. Inspector highlights - There is a dedicated team of staff members who work together well. - The management and staff use additional funding to support the individual needs of children effectively. - All staff establish positive relationships with all children. - All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, have a positive attitude towards their learning and make good progress. - All staff establish positive partnerships with parents and keep them well informed of their children's time at the pre-school. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently provide children with opportunities to freely express their own creative ideas - 2 extend children's knowledge and understanding of other people's similarities and differences outside of their own communities and experiences. Inspection #10367295 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284134) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Learners' Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10367295 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284134)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535728) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-learners-nursery-ct19-4de-ey535728) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents speak highly of the staff and comment that they have seen noticeable positive changes and that their hard work is incredible." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, have a positive attitude towards their learning and make good progress. Staff support all children's needs well, including implementing new areas such as a calm space children can independently access if they become overwhelmed. Outdoor space Staff provide all children with good opportunities to develop their physical skills. This is demonstrated when children build and negotiate their own obstacles safely, such as balancing on crates and planks of wood. ## Parent Reviews of First Learners' Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWs_Yk9GLYHiYUWoyRSx9yJMRaTrVml8Aa2L2H0TvydxwZXnuD4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Natasha Taylor a year ago A lovely nursery with lovely staff. We looked at a few nurseries, but this was the one was the only one our daughter felt comfortable with from the moment she walked in. Would 100% recommend! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYdmR1aTFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47debf4bad321c07:0xa5d9fabba60e76dd) Reviews from Google for First Learners' Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11950858770056115933&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: October 2018 - July 2025 Good - September 2024 Requires improvement - April 2024 Inadequate - October 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about First Learners' Nursery ### What is First Learners' Nursery working to improve? ### How is First Learners' Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### From what age does First Learners' Nursery accept children? ### How does First Learners' Nursery support children with SEND? ### Does First Learners' Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What do parents say about First Learners' Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in FOLKESTONE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to First Learners' Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Playbox Day Nursery Folkestone · CT19 4NE ](/nursery/playbox-day-nursery-ct19-4ne-ey452752) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Stars Nursery Folkestone · CT19 4AH ](/nursery/little-stars-nursery-ct19-4ah-ey484432) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Jumping Jacks Pre School Folkestone · CT20 3HL 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/jumping-jacks-pre-school-ct20-3hl-ey397291) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Oaks Sandgate Folkestone · CT20 3QU ](/nursery/little-oaks-sandgate-ct20-3qu-2532827) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Greenfields Nursery Folkestone · CT20 3QU 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/greenfields-nursery-ct20-3qu-ey332672) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### The Nursery at East Kent College Folkestone Folkestone · CT20 2QP ](/nursery/the-nursery-at-folkestone-college-ct20-2tz-ey552016) [See all nurseries in FOLKESTONE →](/search?q=FOLKESTONE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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