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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Little Oaks Pre School # Little Oaks Pre School in Folkestone Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Grounds of Stella Maris RC Primary School, Parkfield Road, Folkestone, CT19 5BY · Kent Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 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 Preschool in Folkestone offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5 years, operating during term time. The nursery is situated within the grounds of Stella Maris Primary School and boasts recently refurbished, large, fully equipped base rooms that open directly onto a spacious, secure outdoor area with both soft and hard surfaces, ensuring year-round access for play and learning. The children are divided into "Nursery / Adventurers" for ages 2-3 and "Pre-School / Investigators" for ages 3-5. The setting focuses on a play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage, encouraging curiosity and personalised learning. The long-standing and dedicated staff team is highly qualified and committed to continuous professional development, providing a home-from-home atmosphere. They offer comprehensive support for children's transition to primary school, including regular visits to new classrooms. Daily "Write dance" sessions are incorporated to support pre-writing skills. Little Oaks aims to create an environment where children can thrive, explore, and develop without fear of failure, with staff always available to offer advice and support to families. Our ethos Little Oaks Preschool follows a play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), encouraging curiosity and personalised learning. They aim to foster an environment where children can thrive, explore and develop without fear of failure, supported by dedicated staff and incorporating activities like "Write dance" for pre-writing skills. What it's like Children enjoy attending the pre-school, developing strong friendships and secure bonds with key persons. Staff warmly welcome children, creating an atmosphere of excitement and belonging, and children communicate enthusiastically and actively participate in activities. They share resources and play cooperatively, fostering teamwork and social development. Play-based curriculum Spacious outdoor area Experienced and qualified staff Supports primary school transition Recently refurbished facilities ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured for both funded and non-funded sessions, with options for full days and part-time morning or afternoon slots. Additional early morning breakfast clubs and late afternoon twilight clubs are available. Funded sessions are subject to a daily consumable charge, and lunches can be purchased separately. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a space and includes a welcome pack. - Funded sessions are subject to an additional daily consumable charge. - Breakfast club sessions starting at 8.00am include breakfast. - Twilight club sessions ending at 4.00pm include a light snack. - Optional hot or packed lunches are served at midday for an additional fee. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Oaks Pre School Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10372129 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270694)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364356) 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://littleoaks.org.uk/folkestone-2/) Grounds of Stella Maris RC Primary School, Parkfield Road, Folkestone, CT19 5BY [© 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#/1.17299/51.0872/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Folkestone - [Day nurseries in Folkestone](/search?q=Folkestone) - [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-oaks-pre-school-ct19-5by-ey364356) ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, Term Time only Session types Full Day, Part Time, Breakfast Club, Twilight Club Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Oaks Pre School Last inspected 14 January 2025 Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Actions the provider must take - Develop effective communications with parents and staff about children's good health including oral hygiene and dietary requirements. What it's like to attend Children enjoy attending the pre-school, developing strong friendships and secure bonds with key persons. Staff warmly welcome children, creating an atmosphere of excitement and belonging, and children communicate enthusiastically and actively participate in activities. They share resources and play cooperatively, fostering teamwork and social development. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy experimenting with ice and discussing natural phenomena. - All children have regular opportunities to practise letters and sounds. - The curriculum is clearly sequenced and builds on what children already know and can do. - Staff support children to develop their mathematical and thinking skills through engaging routines and activities. - There is a successful focus on promoting children's literacy skills. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to be more consistent in their approach to managing children's behaviour - 2 encourage staff to make better use of their knowledge of children's interests when planning activities - 3 support staff to be more consistent in implementing the setting's healthy eating policy and procedures. Inspection #10372129 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270694) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the leaders and staff. > They appreciate how staff collaborate with other professionals, such as local primary schools, to support children's well-being. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff create a caring and supportive environment where children feel safe and valued. This gives children opportunities to make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children actively participate in outdoor play. Staff provide children with a wide variety of activities that support their well-being, both indoors and outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Little Oaks Pre School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI2SwSimX61v7AdzKdCpO6h2xKbZtVuyZI_OJHYEGaSWf356yo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Sam Shrewsbury 8 years ago A great place to send your little ones, lots of playtime. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRbXUzcGxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47debed5a9fd6b1d:0x936a87fbae034fe9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLh2XReQL-BEwYoPUXL37TIp_E4kubJfYXN0LoqmHaHz0fd1Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) olga chlodek 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNJeXNXd25BRRAB!2m1!1s0x47debed5a9fd6b1d:0x936a87fbae034fe9) Reviews from Google for Little Oaks Pre School. 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