Little Oaks - Ashford

About this day nursery

Little Oaks Ashford is a purpose-built nursery located within the grounds of William Harvey Hospital, offering a discounted rate to employees of the East Kent Trust. The nursery is rated 'Good' by Ofsted and prioritises a nurturing and stimulating environment for learning, emphasised by an open-door policy for parents to foster partnership in their child's development, supported by a highly effective key person approach within small family groups.

The facility features four rooms tailored for specific age groups: a baby room/explorers (3 months–2 years), two toddler rooms/adventures (18 months–3 years), and a pre-school room/investigators (3–5 years). Each room is designed to provide safe and stimulating environments that promote learning through play and exploration.

Children also benefit from a large, fully enclosed garden with both grass and soft-play areas, where they are encouraged to engage in gardening activities. The nursery provides wet-weather gear to ensure children can access the garden in all conditions.

A team of highly qualified staff are dedicated to making learning fun and exploring individual interests. Fresh, home-cooked meals are prepared daily by the chef, Carol, ensuring a healthy and nutritious diet for the children.

What it's like

Children enjoy playing and learning in a carefully planned environment. The layout and content of each room enable children to play independently and select the toys they wish to play with. Children play well with one another and enjoy asking friends to join in with their games. Staff support children's behaviour by helping them to resolve problems and encouraging turn-taking.

Pricing & funding

This nursery offers discounted rates for NHS, E.K.H.T, and community employees alongside standard rates for non-NHS families. Fees vary by age group and session type, including full days, mid-sessions, and part-time sessions. Some sessions include snacks and meals, while optional meals and activities are extra.