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Greenfields Nursery in Folkestone

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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3.4(5 parent reviews) ·Sandgate Cp School, Coolinge Lane, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3QU · Kent
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Greenfields Nursery is a welcoming childcare setting located in Folkestone, Kent. They provide a stimulating environment where children can engage in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including painting, clay, sand and water play, construction, and imaginative games.

The nursery fosters exploration of the local community through mini-outings to places like the beach, library, local shops, and Saga woods. A key feature of their offering is regular Forest School sessions, which encourage outdoor learning and challenging natural experiences throughout the year.

Children can attend on either a term-time basis (38 weeks) or year-round (48 weeks), with options for stretched funding. The nursery is open from 8 am to 6 pm for 49-50 weeks annually, closing for bank holidays and roughly one week each in summer and at Christmas.

Greenfields Nursery is committed to providing flexible and enriching experiences for all children in their care. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to existing attendees and siblings, ensuring a supportive and consistent environment for families.

Our ethos

Greenfields Nursery is committed to providing flexible and enriching experiences for all children in their care, with a key feature of their offering being regular Forest School sessions which encourage outdoor learning and challenging natural experiences throughout the year. They foster exploration of the local community through mini-outings.

What it's like

Children of all ages and abilities are very happy and confident and are excited to come into the welcoming nursery. Staff effectively implement their chosen curriculum, planning challenging activities that encourage children to explore and learn about the world around them in interesting ways. Children are polite and behave very well, showing kindness and empathy towards others, and develop good physical skills through various activities.

Forest School sessionsLocal environment explorationFlexible attendance optionsOutdoor learning focus

Pricing & funding

This nursery charges for morning, afternoon, and six-hour sessions, with separate rates for two and three-year-olds. Hourly, half-hourly, and early bird sessions are available. Extras such as hot lunch, breakfast, light tea, and seasonal sun cream are billed separately.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees apply from 1st April 2026.
  • Non-refundable enrolment fee applies, except for fully funded children.
  • If joining at age two, the two-year-old rate applies until the next billing period.
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, tea) are charged as additional extras.
  • Sun cream charge is applied per summer term.

Key facts

Opening hours

Open 8am – 6.00pm – 49/ 50 weeks of the year – Closed all bank holidays and approximately 1 week in the Summer and at Christmas.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Greenfields Nursery

Last inspected 29 June 2023 · Kelly Hawkins

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children of all ages and abilities are very happy and confident and are excited to come into the welcoming nursery. Staff effectively implement their chosen curriculum, planning challenging activities that encourage children to explore and learn about the world around them in interesting ways. Children are polite and behave very well, showing kindness and empathy towards others, and develop good physical skills through various activities.

Inspector highlights

  • The highly effective staff team is well supported by the dedicated and experienced manager, leading to high staff morale and strong teamwork.
  • The manager and staff get to know children's individual personalities and needs, establishing secure and trusting relationships with all children.
  • All children demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning, showing curiosity, excitement, and engagement in stimulating activities.
  • Staff support all children, including those with SEND, to make good progress through effective teaching and collaboration with outside agencies.
  • The manager and staff establish positive partnerships with parents, keeping them informed and involved in their children's learning, and with other early years professionals, ensuring a consistent approach to care and learning.
  • Staff teach children about other people and the wider world, including different countries and languages.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to confidently recognise and address minor weaknesses in their teaching to continue to enhance the overall quality of children's learning opportunities.
Inspection #10295230 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff understand children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and meet them accordingly. Staff support all children to make good progress, including children with SEND, and liaise closely with outside agencies, such as occupational therapists, to implement helpful strategies that support children, including visual prompts to develop communication skills.

Outdoor space

While the report mentions inspectors viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments, it notes that at times, staff do not interact swiftly enough with children or recognise where they could be better deployed to support children's learning, particularly in the nursery garden. Children enjoy challenging activities, such as climbing trees, as they learn how to manage risk safely.

Parent Reviews of Greenfields Nursery

3.4
(5)
Rachel Gasson
3 months ago

Our daughter absolutely loves it here! She is always so happy and the staff are always so helpful and attentive. Regular updates on the app with photos too so you can see what they have been up to.

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Elizabeth “Lizzie” Tyrrell-Lane
7 months ago

Do not send your child here if they have or it is possible that they later turn out to have SEND needs, they're are ill informed and ill equipped to accommodate, there are some lovely people working there, but the management are clueless including the apparent SENDCo. Chucked our 7 year old out of their after school club, after she went there for pre-school because they couldn't handle her meltdowns due to Autism, yes they're explosive, but can be managed if you know how. We and her school manage. And she is likely to grow out of them. Gave no notice of this coming and just send an email telling us which take immediate effect. And effects our work which they would know. So disappointed in our experience with them when it's came to this.

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Ashley Hall
7 months ago

The level of incompetence compounded by ignorance and mis-management is unforgivable.

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Afia Naheed
3 years ago

The best nursery ever...they are so good with send kids...amazing staff and so helping and positive team...bless u all

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Inspection history

Date: May 2012

  • June 2023Good
  • December 2017Good
  • June 2015Good
  • May 2012Outstanding

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