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Little Explorers Eastry # Little Explorers Eastry Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Eastry Young People's Club, Wilmott Place, Eastry, CT13 0QB · Kent Number of places 46 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 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 Little Explorers Eastry, located in Eastry, CT13 0QB within the Eastry Young People's Club, offers a highly inclusive environment where children from 0 to 4 years old are extremely well prepared for their next stage of learning, including a smooth transition to school. The setting provides individualised and tailored support for all children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those facing disadvantage, ensuring they make significant progress across all areas of learning from their starting points. The dedicated staff create a warm and nurturing atmosphere, fostering an open and positive culture of safeguarding where children feel safe and their wellbeing is prioritised. Leaders are committed to excellence, proactively seeking additional funding and specialist grants to support families and provide flexible sessions. Parents speak highly of the staff and leaders, noting the significant progress their children make in their physical, emotional, and communication development, with all children thriving thanks to the comprehensive support provided. Our ethos At Little Explorers Eastry we aim to provide the best possible childcare and early years education for young children. We aim to: - Develop in every child; a positive self image, confidence and sensitivity to others - Help children and their parents to make an easy transition from the family home to the larger community of the nursery and on to school - Maintain a welcoming, secure and stimulating environment in which little minds and bodies can grow happily and at their pace​ What it's like Children flourish and thrive in this very inclusive setting, arriving happily and greeted by friendly and welcoming staff. They settle very well, with specialist and tailored support provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those facing disadvantage. Staff create cosy spaces for children to manage their feelings, resulting in high levels of wellbeing and very positive attitudes to learning. Highly inclusive environments Individualised support Well-structured routines Strong sense of community Nurturing staff Excellent partnerships ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Explorers Eastry Inspection date May 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304495)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813329) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.littleexplorerseastry.com/) Eastry Young People's Club, Wilmott Place, Eastry, CT13 0QB [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.30584/51.24693/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Eastry - [Day nurseries in Eastry](/search?q=Eastry) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-explorers-eastry-ltd-ct13-0qb-2813329) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 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 →](https://www.littleexplorerseastry.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 50 weeks of the year (Closed on bank holidays and a two week period at Christmas). Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Explorers Eastry Last inspected 15 May 2026 What it's like to attend Children flourish and thrive in this very inclusive setting, arriving happily and greeted by friendly and welcoming staff. They settle very well, with specialist and tailored support provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those facing disadvantage. Staff create cosy spaces for children to manage their feelings, resulting in high levels of wellbeing and very positive attitudes to learning. Inspector highlights - Children are very well prepared for their next stage of learning and development, with smooth transitions to school. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those facing disadvantage make significant progress across all areas of learning. - Leaders embed well-structured routines, fostering a very respectful and positive culture where children consistently demonstrate positive attitudes. - Leaders create a strong sense of community, and older children help their friends develop independence skills. - Staff are warm and nurturing, with high expectations for children's behaviour and understanding of boundaries. - Leaders provide strategic targeted support to ensure all families access effective outside help, advice, and guidance, offering free and flexible sessions. - Leaders ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face disadvantage and barriers to learning are very well supported and able to attend regularly. - Parents speak very highly of staff and leaders, especially regarding the focus on children's wellbeing and significant progress in physical, emotional, and communication development. - Staff prioritise children's personal, social, and emotional needs successfully, promoting understanding of others, making firm friendships, and securing relationships. - Children collaborate and play well, sharing and taking turns. - Children learn about different sizes when exploring pasta and playdough, supporting their knowledge well. - The setting has met the requirements of the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should support staff's confidence further so that they can consistently identify when they can extend activities and opportunities for children to support learning even more. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304495) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who face disadvantage make significant progress across all areas of learning. They receive individualised and tailored support to overcome barriers to learning quickly and swiftly. Leaders and staff make a demonstrable difference to children's outcomes by ensuring specialist and tailored support is in place from the outset, drawing on professionals and other partners for highly effective advice and guidance. Outdoor space Children are encouraged to keep themselves fit and appreciate the importance of being outdoors for their mental health. Older children talk excitedly about going to the local forest school and being outside. Staff promote children's understanding of the local community, taking children on daily walks and supporting children's understanding of nature effectively. As such, children develop an appreciation of the outside world and secure knowledge of how to keep themselves safe, fit and healthy. EAL / language support The setting provides individualised and tailored support for all children, ensuring they achieve very well from their starting points. Leaders are creative and proactive in securing grants to support families to secure places and financial support. This ensures all children establish very positive routines in readiness for school. ## Parent Reviews of Little Explorers Eastry 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIKoCqJEHjjQJ5SoG0s7S46RkLcHRdR7l9Ouqns-iwzLhgdpA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) C K 2 months ago Incredible staff go above and beyond. Know every child and what they like/need. Im really grateful we found little explorers. My little boy loves it here. They really are amazing. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCS2JrRkliVFJKWVVOTU5HMTVkRVl4Wms1SVNuYxAB!2m1!1s0x47deb18be3298397:0xc933804cb5bf566b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI3WGoGl58kBivPIGJLRUebTsfVyUf1IZaSWUrcFKrkOsGK=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) marc combes a year ago Absolutely fantastic! We moved our little girl here after not being too happy with another local nursery, what a difference!! The staff and facilities are superb! Incredibly clean and safe environment for children. Our little one loves going here and is always happy and well looked after, so much she often doesn’t want to leave! Highly highly recommended!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBLVB2ZWFBEAE!2m1!1s0x47deb18be3298397:0xc933804cb5bf566b) Reviews from Google for Little Explorers Eastry. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14498072692390844011&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 15 May 2026 Strong standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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