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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Little Oaks Kindergarten # Little Oaks Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 85 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP · Kent Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Oaks Kindergarten, established in 2014, operates from a large private house in Folkestone, providing care for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, Little Oaks Kindergarten offers a consistent and engaging environment for young learners. The nursery received an overall "Good" rating from Ofsted in its latest inspection on 24th February 2022. Children here are noted to be happy and eager to attend, with babies forming secure attachments with their key person, and older children confidently exploring activities with high levels of engagement. The nursery prides itself on effective communication with parents, both in person and online, keeping them well-informed about their child's progress. Staff at Little Oaks Kindergarten successfully partner with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), implementing effective strategies such as learning Makaton and providing visual aids to support communication. Outdoor learning is a key part of the experience for older children, who access outside play spaces in all weather conditions, enjoying activities like running, jumping in puddles, and riding bicycles and scooters to develop balance and spatial awareness. What it's like Children at Little Oaks Kindergarten are happy and eager to attend. Babies form secure attachments with their key person, and children confidently explore activities with high levels of engagement. Older children show confidence and fascination, for example, during a sinking and floating activity, where they predict outcomes. Happy, eager children Secure attachments for babies Effective SEND support Outdoor play in all weather Good communication with parents Strong management vision ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2014 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Oaks Kindergarten Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10219813 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180465)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475631) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-oaks-kindergarten-ct18-7bp-ey475631) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Oaks Kindergarten Last inspected 24 February 2022 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 at Little Oaks Kindergarten are happy and eager to attend. Babies form secure attachments with their key person, and children confidently explore activities with high levels of engagement. Older children show confidence and fascination, for example, during a sinking and floating activity, where they predict outcomes. Inspector highlights - Children enter the nursery happy and eager to begin their day. - The management team has a clear vision for the nursery and effectively evaluates the quality of their provision. - Effective systems identify what children already know and can do on entering the nursery, and any gaps are quickly acted upon. - Staff successfully work in partnership with other professionals to support children and their families, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff provide regular opportunities for all children to build on their physical development, including outdoor play in all weather conditions. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's understanding of the early years curriculum intent so that they are clear on what they want children to learn from the activities provided - 2 support staff to make greater use of planned activities to further challenge older children in their learning to extend their thinking skills. Inspection #10219813 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180465) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents confirm they receive effective communication both in person and online that keeps them well informed about their child's learning and development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff successfully work in partnership with other professionals to support children and their families, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Effective strategies ensure that all children continue to make good progress in their development, for instance, staff learn Makaton and provide visual aids that support children's ability to communicate. Outdoor space Older children access the outside play spaces in all weather conditions. They enjoy running and jumping in muddy puddles and riding bicycles and scooters as they learn to balance and negotiate space. Inspection history Date: August 2016 - February 2022 Good - August 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Oaks Kindergarten ### What age children does Little Oaks Kindergarten take? ### What stands out about Little Oaks Kindergarten? ### How many children are on roll at Little Oaks Kindergarten? ### How does Little Oaks Kindergarten support children with SEND? ### When is Little Oaks Kindergarten open? ### Is Little Oaks Kindergarten a private nursery? ### Which funded hours does Little Oaks Kindergarten accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Folkestone Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Oaks Kindergarten. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Little Acorns Childcare Hawkinge · CT18 7BS ](/nursery/little-acorns-childcare-ct18-7bs-2859606) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Kid Ease Hawkinge Folkestone · CT18 7RH ](/nursery/kid-ease-hawkinge-ct18-7rh-ey245457) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Little Stars Nursery Folkestone · CT19 4AH ](/nursery/little-stars-nursery-ct19-4ah-ey484432) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Little Oaks Pre School Folkestone · CT19 5BY ](/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ct19-5by-ey364356) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Playbox Day Nursery Folkestone · CT19 4NE ](/nursery/playbox-day-nursery-ct19-4ne-ey452752) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Castle Hill Village Nursery Folkestone · CT19 6EQ ](/nursery/castle-hill-village-nursery-ct19-6eq-ey371457) [See all nurseries in Folkestone →](/search?q=Folkestone) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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