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Kid Ease Hawkinge

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Kid Ease Day Nursery, Haven Drive, FOLKESTONE, CT18 7RH · Kent
Number of places
104 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Kid Ease is a nursery group that focuses on delivering high-quality, affordable childcare, operating 51 weeks a year. They embrace the principles of the Government's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to provide an inclusive service.

The nurseries are committed to offering competitive pricing within their local areas. They also prioritise the professional development of their staff, supporting them through higher education and specialised training, believing that well-supported staff best serve the children in their care.

The group aims to ensure that every child receives the best possible care and early education.

Our ethos

We embrace the principles and commitments of the Government's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Our main aim is to provide you and your child with an exceptional, inclusive service that is competitively priced in your local area and open 51 weeks of the year. Everyone at Kid Ease believes that children deserve the best.

What it's like

Children's laughter rings out in this industrious and exemplary nursery. They explore the sand, create with clay and delight in painting on the floor. Children's emotional development is a high priority.

Affordable childcareEYFS curriculumStaff development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, all year

Age range

9 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kid Ease Hawkinge

Last inspected 20 April 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children's laughter rings out in this industrious and exemplary nursery. They explore the sand, create with clay and delight in painting on the floor. Children's emotional development is a high priority.

Inspector highlights

  • The highly qualified staff devise an exemplary curriculum.
  • Staff ensure that children find out about the natural world.
  • Staff encourage children's independence.
  • Staff help children to problem solve.
  • The manager provides staff with excellent support.
Inspection #10279761 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that the nursery is 'amazing'.

They say their children have made remarkable progress.

They are happy with the communication and support regarding their children's learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator and manager ensure that all children's needs are met without delay. They engage highly effectively with the appropriate professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the help they need to reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

Older children are thrilled at the sight of a robin's nest in the garden, observing the daddy robin feeding and sitting on eggs. Staff viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments during the inspection.

Parent Reviews of Kid Ease Hawkinge

5.0
(3)
Natasha Candeias
4 years ago

After having a bad experience with a childminder I was very worried about leaving my baby with anyone else. Claire took the time to reassure me when I visited Kidease and I have to say the staff in the Oranges and Lemons room have been absolutely amazing, I can tell they really enjoy looking after my daughter, they are very thorough with their handover when I pick my daughter up and I can tell she really loves it there! Thank you all for your support, you have turned a worried mum into a very happy mum 😊

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Rachel Roodhardt
13 years ago

I send my daughter to Kid Ease in Hawkinge and she's been attending for the last year. When I was looking into who I would trust to look after her I visited a lot of nurseries and read a lot of ofsted reviews and Kid Ease came out on top. I haven't regretted my decision for even a moment over the last year. My daughter has a milk protein allergy and they've been able to handle that brilliantly. She's given plenty to do all day, there's a good size garden for playing and each child has a member of staff assigned to them so that care is consistent. The nursery is open all year round, except Christmas and New Year and a full day starts at 8am and ends at 6pm. Included in the price is food, drinks and nappies - who could ask for more than that? Highly recommended.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: November 2010

  • April 2023Outstanding
  • September 2017Good
  • April 2016Outstanding
  • November 2010Outstanding

Frequently asked about Kid Ease Hawkinge

About the setting

Kid Ease Hawkinge registered in 2003 and is one of five nurseries run by Kid Ease. It operates in Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent. The nursery is open each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The provider employs 34 staff. Of these, 28 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. This includes two staff who hold relevant early years degrees and the head of childcare, who has a masters degree and early years teacher status.

URN
EY245457
Registered person
Kid Ease Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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