--- title: "Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School, a nursery in East Malling — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School # Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · St James Centre Trust, Chapman Way, East Malling, ME19 6SD · Kent Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 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 Quackers Nursery & Pre-School, established in January 2017, is a family-owned childcare setting in East Malling. They cater to children aged 3 months to 8 years, focusing on an enriched, fun, and caring learning environment. The nursery prides itself on its flexibility, offering hourly rates and accommodating emergency or ad hoc care, with an understanding that every family's circumstances are unique. They operate year-round, excluding bank holidays and the Christmas to New Year week, with opening hours from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Little Quackers was rated 'GOOD' in all areas by Ofsted, a testament to their commitment to quality childcare. The facility has been renovated to a high standard, providing a nurturing space for both nursery and preschool-aged children, as well as offering before and after-school clubs. What it's like Leaders strive to provide a safe space for all children to settle and feel comfortable in. Strong key-person relationships enable children to freely explore the resources and engage in the learning experiences that staff provide. Leaders place importance on supporting families, offering extra support, such as information sessions and a flexible approach to working together. Family-owned Flexible childcare options Ofsted rated good Year-round care Before and after school club ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on an hourly rate which varies depending on the child's age. Separate rates are offered for holiday club and after school care. Good to know - Hourly rates are structured according to the child's age band. - Separate rates apply for holiday club and after school care. ## Key facts Session types Hourly rates, Emergency/ad hoc care, Fixed permanent sessions Opening hours Mon to Fri 7:00 -18:30 Age range 3mths-8yrs Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School Last inspected 27 February 2025 · Nina Harvey 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 Leaders strive to provide a safe space for all children to settle and feel comfortable in. Strong key-person relationships enable children to freely explore the resources and engage in the learning experiences that staff provide. Leaders place importance on supporting families, offering extra support, such as information sessions and a flexible approach to working together. Inspector highlights - Leaders provide exceptional support for families from disadvantaged backgrounds. - Staff have a good understanding of what children need to learn and how to support this. - Overall, staff support children's communication and language development well. - Staff are good at extending children's learning during both adult-led group times and in their own chosen play. - Staff are consistent in supporting children to remember the rules and expected behaviours. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to use the correct pronunciation of letter sounds to develop children's literacy skills further - 2 build on staff's skills in consistently supporting all children to engage with the high-quality learning experiences offered. Inspection #10376597 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273701) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10376597 Lead inspector Nina Harvey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273701)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545707) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-quackers-nursery-pre-school-me19-6sd-ey545707) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say they value this good communication and like the ideas and suggestions to support their children to make progress at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders provide exceptional support for families from disadvantaged backgrounds. For example, they use funding to provide extra sessions, meals and access to support available from the local community centre. Staff work very closely with parents and external agencies. This joined-up working improves outcomes for all children and provides consistency in their care and education. Outdoor space Staff provide many opportunities for children to explore the spacious outdoor area and learn about making healthy choices. They support children to enhance their physical skills, such as playing with balls, ride-on-toys and climbing equipment. ## Parent Reviews of Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX-bDVfuIrMIA3CuFzTnaRboaW4IHKUnAr_9HnFiwEs0_OTbv90=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Jason MacGregor 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURab2FEYTdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df3481c7d04d7f:0xa43c901eb76d528) Reviews from Google for Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=739655773901477160&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2019 - February 2025 Good - May 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School ### Who owns Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School? ### Is Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School Ofsted registered? ### Does Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School take babies? ### What are the fees at Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School? ### What do parents value about Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School? ### How can Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School be contacted? ### Which area does Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School serve? ### How does Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in East Malling Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at East Malling West Malling · ME19 6DY 4.3(12 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-east-malling-me19-6dy-127301) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### St Thomas More Pre-School West Malling · ME19 6HN ](/nursery/st-thomas-more-pre-school-me19-6hn-127631) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Ditton Church Pre School Aylesford · ME20 6AE ](/nursery/ditton-church-pre-school-me20-6ae-127147) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Glebe House Day Nursery Aylesford · ME20 6PT ](/nursery/glebe-house-day-nursery-ltd-me20-6pt-127202) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Muddy Puddles Nursery and After School Club Ditton Aylesford · ME20 6AH ](/nursery/muddy-puddles-nursery-and-after-school-club-ditton-me20-6ah-2503861) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Precious Gems Day Nursery West Malling · ME19 6RL 3.7(21 reviews) ](/nursery/precious-gems-day-nursery-me19-6rl-2797353) [See all nurseries in East Malling →](/search?q=East+Malling) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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