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Little Oaks Day Nursery # Little Oaks Day Nursery in Canterbury Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · East Kent Hospitals N H S Trust, Kent & Canterbury Hospital, CANTERBURY, CT1 3NG · Kent Number of places 57 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 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 Oaks Day Nursery provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for young children, focusing on a play-based curriculum that adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The nursery encourages children to explore and develop their innate curiosity, fostering a love for learning and a deeper understanding of the natural world. With a strong emphasis on individual development, Little Oaks aims to create a "home from home" atmosphere, where each child feels safe, supported, and confident to discover their potential without fear of failure. The nursery is led by experienced directors, Julie and Penny, who are dedicated to the continuous professional growth of their staff across all seven settings, ensuring a consistent standard of high-quality care. Our ethos Little Oaks Day Nursery's ethos is a play-based curriculum following the EYFS framework, encouraging children's curiosity and love for learning. They aim to foster individual development in a "home from home" environment where children feel safe and supported to discover their potential. What it's like Children are greeted by their keyworker and quickly settle into their morning activities with smiles on their faces. Children have a lovely, close bond with staff and with each other. They behave very well and know how to share and take turns in conversation, which has been modelled by staff. Play-based curriculum Nurturing environment Experienced staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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://littleoaks.org.uk/feed/) ## Key facts Opening hours 7am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year Term time / All Year All Year Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Oaks Day Nursery Last inspected 18 January 2024 · Jade Mellin 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 greeted by their keyworker and quickly settle into their morning activities with smiles on their faces. Children have a lovely, close bond with staff and with each other. They behave very well and know how to share and take turns in conversation, which has been modelled by staff. Inspector highlights - Children have a lovely, close bond with staff and with each other and behave very well. - Staff understand the importance of songs and rhymes to develop children's communication skills and build vocabulary. - Managers create a wonderful atmosphere for staff to work and children to learn. - Staff provide an ambitious and broad curriculum for all children. - Stories are encouraged throughout the setting with the aim to create a love of reading. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen planning of group activities to help all children achieve the intended learning outcome. Inspection #10312233 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239904) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Oaks Day Nursery Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10312233 Lead inspector Jade Mellin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239904)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449585) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-oaks-day-nursery-ct1-3ng-ey449585) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children are seen as an individual, and staff seek to meet their needs. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works with parents and other professionals to support children. Managers support the SENCo by giving them time during the week to complete their work and to develop their knowledge through training. Outdoor space Outdoors, children play in the natural environment, ride bikes, and read in their reading shed. Staff teach children about the seasons in the year and the changes that happen. ## Parent Reviews of Little Oaks Day Nursery 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIgJvUJj-Yi26i21vTEj4quQURsvcEuxEkHqZX1Io1r9UGXDA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) beth graham 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURhd0lLMTRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47deca2c341bd705:0x20b11cf52825e121) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXSHJ1ur5qDeCqwfxzpUkeDMz1_z1Ld65-Fh_1j1VJfCsAhPRcS_A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Luke Keohane 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhd3YzVWlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47deca2c341bd705:0x20b11cf52825e121) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJG_GpnCLJuxp9SY-azzOo6QnTwjsRFo9U8SHgciCi6KioTyw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) matthew hudd 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxazdIaFFBEAE!2m1!1s0x47deca2c341bd705:0x20b11cf52825e121) Reviews from Google for Little Oaks Day Nursery. 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