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Kindergarten Kids

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·102 Albert Street, Whitstable, CT5 1HT · Kent
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Kindergarten Kids Ltd provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years across four settings in Whitstable. Established in 1997, this family-run business offers high-quality childcare that focuses on individual development through play and educational experiences.

Their facilities are OFSTED-registered and include secure outdoor play areas and natural gardens, promoting both indoor and outdoor activities. The nursery also offers freshly prepared, home-cooked meals catering to all dietary needs.

They are committed to supporting families with wraparound care, including breakfast and after-school clubs, and operate 50 weeks a year. Kindergarten Kids Ltd emphasises a partnership approach with parents, striving to give each child the best possible start in life.

The team of experienced Early Years Professionals ensures personalised care and adherence to the Early Years Framework.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled and develop strong bonds with staff, which promotes their emotional well-being. Children's behaviour is good, and staff act as positive role models, encouraging manners, sharing, and turn-taking. Children freely access exciting activities that promote their learning well.

Family-run businessOFSTED-registeredHome-cooked mealsWraparound careLarge natural garden

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

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Session types

Full day, Before and after school clubs, Holiday clubs

Food

Provided, home-cooked meals (additional cost)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Age range

6 weeks to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2002

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kindergarten Kids

Last inspected 23 March 2023 · Kimberley Luckham

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

Children are happy and settled and develop strong bonds with staff, which promotes their emotional well-being. Children's behaviour is good, and staff act as positive role models, encouraging manners, sharing, and turn-taking. Children freely access exciting activities that promote their learning well.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff implement a curriculum that follows children's interests and plan activities to meet their needs.
  • Staff encourage children's mathematical development effectively, using mathematical language and challenging them with concepts of weight and length.
  • Children are supported to develop a love of reading, exploring books independently and listening to stories read by staff.
  • Staff provide children and babies with experiences to enhance their physical development and show a love for the outdoors.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, with parents appreciating the care and attention their children receive and benefiting from workshops and updates.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide support for staff to help develop their knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's early literacy skills more effectively
  • 2strengthen arrangements to gather and use information about children's background and heritage to be able to reflect these positively in their learning opportunities and enhance children's self-identity.
Inspection #10280621 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children show a love for the outdoors as they carefully navigate across an obstacle course they created with large loose parts. Babies delight as they successfully mount the steps on small climbing equipment and go safely down the slide, supporting core strength.

EAL / language support

All children make very good progress in their speaking skills, including those who speak English as an additional language. However, information about children's background and heritage is not always explored as effectively as possible.

Parent Reviews of Kindergarten Kids

5.0
(3)
Richard Wicks
4 years ago

One of my children went to the after school club at Whitstable juniors and the staff were very good. I found them to run a nice club which was caring and would definitely use them again.

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Peyton Riley Jarmain
5 years ago

This nursery is amazing my little girl started in September and had abit of a struggle as we both hve anxiety but they have been so amazing and now she goes straight in without any trouble.. cant thank them enough!!!

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Holly-Mae Greer
5 years ago

Amazing childcare with such lovely and accomodating staff. Best childcare in the Newtownards area.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2009

  • March 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • October 2014Good
  • April 2009Good

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