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Little Oaks Sandgate # Little Oaks Sandgate Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3QU · Kent Number of places 36 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 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 Sandgate offers high-quality childcare within a unique and stimulating environment, operating from a beautifully renovated character building. Located conveniently near Folkestone Girls Grammar School and Sandgate Primary School, the nursery benefits from close proximity to the coast and Folkestone West train station. Emphasising outdoor learning, children regularly engage in Beach School and Forest School sessions led by qualified professionals, fostering a deeper understanding of nature and developing resilience. The curriculum extends beyond traditional classroom settings, with daily access to a VW Transporter for exploring local amenities. The team comprises professional and friendly staff, all highly qualified and experienced. State-of-the-art learning rooms support engaging activities, and an exciting, secure outdoor area is freely accessible. The nursery provides freshly prepared home-cooked meals and snacks, using seasonal ingredients. Children's developmental progress and experiences are meticulously documented using an online software, which is shared with parents through a secure app, encouraging parental involvement with family photos and outing updates. Little Oaks Sandgate caters to various age groups, including a baby unit (Explorers), a nursery (Adventurers), and a pre-school (Investigators), each with bespoke learning environments designed to promote socialisation, independence, and foundational skills. Additionally, a Discovery Club offers wraparound care for primary school-aged children, including breakfast and after-school clubs with school drop-off and pick-up services for Sandgate Primary School, as well as a holiday club. Our ethos Little Oaks Sandgate emphasises outdoor learning through regular Beach School and Forest School sessions, fostering a deeper understanding of nature and developing resilience. They utilise a VW Transporter for local explorations and provide bespoke learning environments for different age groups to promote socialisation, independence, and foundational skills. Parental involvement is encouraged through an online documentation system and a secure app. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery, developing good social skills and cooperative play. Older children are independent learners, concentrating well and using research skills taught by staff to solve problems. Beach School Forest School Home-cooked meals Online learning journey Wraparound care ## Pricing & funding This nursery charges different rates for full days, mid-sessions, and morning or afternoon half-days, with pricing varying by room. Additional hours are available in thirty-minute or one-hour blocks. Parents can purchase optional meals, snacks, consumables, and extra-curricular activities separately. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Additional hours before 9am or after 5pm can be booked in 30-minute or 1-hour increments. - Optional meals, snacks, and consumable packages (wet wipes and sun cream) are charged extra if not provided. - Wet wipe charges can be paid per pack or as a monthly rate based on session frequency. - Optional extra-curricular activities including Forest School, Beach School, and minibus trips are charged per session. - An optional funded bundle is available including childcare, snacks, lunch, and tea. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Oaks Sandgate Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10208511 Lead inspector Liz Caluori [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178371)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532827) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-oaks-sandgate-ct20-3qu-2532827) ## Key facts Session types Full Day, Mid-Session, Part-Time Session, Additional Hour, Basic Funded Session, Discovery Club (After School & Holiday Club) Food Morning snack, home cooked lunch & tea included in full day fees. Optional paid extras for lunch, tea, breakfast, morning snack. Parents can provide own packed lunch and light tea. Opening hours 7:30am – 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year Age range 3 months - 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Oaks Sandgate Last inspected 26 January 2022 · Liz Caluori 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 thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery, developing good social skills and cooperative play. Older children are independent learners, concentrating well and using research skills taught by staff to solve problems. Inspector highlights - Leadership is strong and there are good arrangements to support staff. - Staff provide activities that engage children's interests and promote all areas of their learning, with communication promoted particularly well. - Creativity is promoted extremely well, with children exploring art and craft materials and learning various artistic techniques. - Staff have a precise knowledge of their key children's enjoyable activities and individual learning needs. - Partnerships with parents and other professionals are good. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen arrangements to gather and use information from parents about children's background and heritage to be able to reflect these positively and enhance children self-identity - 2 review and improve the arrangements for nappy changing to offer children greater privacy. Inspection #10208511 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178371) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very happy with the care their children receive and with the communication from staff. > They comment on the lengths that staff go to in order to ensure children's emotional well-being. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The care of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is highly coordinated. Outdoor space There are lots of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. They make good use of their outdoor play areas to engage in active play and develop their strength and coordination. Children also benefit from regular outings to explore the local area, including forest school and beach school sessions. Inspection history Most recent inspection 26 January 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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