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The staff are caring, supportive and thoughtful - creating genuine relationships with the children. The facilities and activities they took part in were truly enriching, helping our transition into Home Education. We couldn’t have asked for more, including SEN support when necessary.\nI would recommend In The Sticks to anyone looking for a nurturing, alternative setting to mainstream nursery/pre-school.", "datePublished": "2025-11-10T14:18:18.354049851Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lisa Manning" }, "reviewBody": "The In The Sticks Team, headed by Georgia, are fantastic. Located in a beautiful countryside setting, with a huge garden that my son absolutely adored. So many wonderful memories made with the team, who helped my son grow in confidence with making new friends and enjoying the fantastic Montessori feel the setting has to offer - thank you!", "datePublished": "2025-11-10T21:53:03.289460132Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Avril O'Neil" }, "reviewBody": "A truly magical place\n\nOur little one went to In The Sticks 3 days a week until they started school. For us the setting is faultless, the staff are smart, caring, knowledgeable and creative. When they say they get out in whatever weather they really mean it. They’re always in nature, not only in their little patch but they explore local woodlands and wildlife frequently. I found my child's health improved dramatically from being outside so much and even though we had to travel a little distance for the setting it was more than worth it.\n\nI feel honoured to have given my child such an incredible start in life with such a creative, caring and magical experience. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the wonderful team…we do miss you very much!", "datePublished": "2025-12-03T12:26:06.596458475Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tom Gaddwin" }, "reviewBody": "My Son visits In the Sticks once a week. It really suits him as he loves playing outdoors and going on adventures. Georgia is great at looking after my son, taking into account his needs and sending us photos and updates through the day.\n\nThe location is amazing and makes me jealous that he gets to spend the day there. 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In The Sticks Childcare # In The Sticks Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · Little Hemsted, Woodland Road, Folkestone, CT18 8DL · Kent **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered May 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 19 places Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Kent Ofsted - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## Parent Reviews of In The Sticks Childcare 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK1QW2nhhmMfe1B9uk8-Hq-muAv7Oh6JS86ESZYzSDNRat4qA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) megan jones 6 months ago My son attended In The Sticks in 2024-25 and it was by far the best childcare setting we have had the fortune of him attending, he still talks about his time there! The staff are caring, supportive and thoughtful - creating genuine relationships with the children. The facilities and activities they took part in were truly enriching, helping our transition into Home Education. We couldn’t have asked for more, including SEN support when necessary. I would recommend In The Sticks to anyone looking for a nurturing, alternative setting to mainstream nursery/pre-school. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxTlRrNDFWbmhwVTI5SWNtOXphVmxXWkcxMlZFRRAB!2m1!1s0x47dec76b98e1a819:0xaff1939688f3616f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIyIV02RFZO5de0guc9VByEUnmgEjsnDAa8PkGk9nI068h76A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lisa Manning 6 months ago The In The Sticks Team, headed by Georgia, are fantastic. Located in a beautiful countryside setting, with a huge garden that my son absolutely adored. So many wonderful memories made with the team, who helped my son grow in confidence with making new friends and enjoying the fantastic Montessori feel the setting has to offer - thank you! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GeVFUUjRlVkJLU0U5eGRrMTNhMmx3Y1dnMVJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x47dec76b98e1a819:0xaff1939688f3616f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK9_Pe-Sqb2uli2EsLXg1n8TF8AdnskpMzzph2s5XNlHPM4ca0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Avril O'Neil 5 months ago A truly magical place Our little one went to In The Sticks 3 days a week until they started school. For us the setting is faultless, the staff are smart, caring, knowledgeable and creative. When they say they get out in whatever weather they really mean it. They’re always in nature, not only in their little patch but they explore local woodlands and wildlife frequently. I found my child's health improved dramatically from being outside so much and even though we had to travel a little distance for the setting it was more than worth it. I feel honoured to have given my child such an incredible start in life with such a creative, caring and magical experience. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the wonderful team…we do miss you very much! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xORFNVb3lVbVJsYUZaS1ZWbGtVeTB3V2pOQ04yYxAB!2m1!1s0x47dec76b98e1a819:0xaff1939688f3616f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJU0ppTYB6yPjQuNcUwtWUqVfJik_nIS53AXTy6MRs6l3bSHg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tom Gaddwin 2 years ago My Son visits In the Sticks once a week. It really suits him as he loves playing outdoors and going on adventures. Georgia is great at looking after my son, taking into account his needs and sending us photos and updates through the day. The location is amazing and makes me jealous that he gets to spend the day there. My son especially likes the chickens! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwcW9TSE1nEAE!2m1!1s0x47dec76b98e1a819:0xaff1939688f3616f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIiumRMrkX3g7-0psJXTqELsG-635XAXEfyUIYwWwfSbEXOWg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Gemma a month ago Incredible childcare setting surrounded by nature. The staff are caring and sensitive in how they guide and nurture the children.. Our daughter had a wonderful few years here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxQlJrWXliazVsZFZWRU9HYzJOekptVW5Wb1ZuYxAB!2m1!1s0x47dec76b98e1a819:0xaff1939688f3616f) Reviews from Google for In The Sticks Childcare. 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