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Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School # Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · School Grounds, Church Road, CANTERBURY, CT3 1XS · Kent Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 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 Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School, situated in Littlebourne, Kent, provides early years education within school grounds. The pre-school, operating since 2026, aims to offer an enriching environment for young children. They frequently communicate with parents through Parentmail for updates and information. The nursery is a registered charity and has its contact details readily available on its website, including phone and email. Parents interested in term dates can find them linked online, along with their latest Ofsted report. While specific details about their philosophy or daily activities are not extensively detailed on the provided pages, the pre-school appears to focus on providing a structured and communicative environment for early childhood development. What it's like Children thrive in the care of dedicated and experienced staff. The pre-school is a hive of happy children, chatting and playing with their friends. Leaders plan a well-sequenced curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. Charity-run ## Pricing & funding 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://www.ladybirdspre-school.com/contact) ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School Last inspected 30 April 2025 · Jennie Winchcombe 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 thrive in the care of dedicated and experienced staff. The pre-school is a hive of happy children, chatting and playing with their friends. Leaders plan a well-sequenced curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. Inspector highlights - Children are exposed to mathematics from an early age. Staff weave numbers into activities and conversations. - Staff plan a range of exciting and imaginative activities following children's interests. - Children have access to a wide range of outside spaces. Staff have created an exciting and enticing garden. - Staff work hard to build effective relationships with parents. - Leaders spend additional funding to enhance the curriculum for children. Areas to develop - 1 review and improve the organisation of some routines, such as group sessions, so that all children have access to the full and varied curriculum - 2 support staff to build on their interactions with children to help develop their communication and language skills further. Inspection #10398332 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278372) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10398332 Lead inspector Jennie Winchcombe Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278372)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127346) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.ladybirdspre-school.com/) School Grounds, Church Road, CANTERBURY, CT3 1XS [© 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#/1.16664/51.2763/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near CANTERBURY - [Day nurseries in CANTERBURY](/search?q=CANTERBURY) - [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=littlebourne-ladybirds-pre-school-ct3-1xs-127346) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff make effective use of their observations of children, which helps them to recognise when children need more support. They help parents access other professionals, for example speech and language therapists. This ensures that children do not fall further behind and are ready for the next stage in their learning. Outdoor space Children have access to a wide range of outside spaces. Staff have created an exciting and enticing garden in which children can climb, dig and explore with their friends. They lift up logs to search for bugs. Children take walks in the local woodlands and visit a forest school area. ## Parent Reviews of Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL7rkXbARC2G2CThc5-pWJpJh3ivzgfpv8DddPZvSoGil5Zdg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) jlashm lashm 2 years ago Friendly staff. Nice outside area. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKZ2RtS3ZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47deb5cd36aad963:0xa2762f4620250a6a) Reviews from Google for Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11706596259629697642&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2012 - April 2025 Good - October 2019 Good - January 2016 Good - February 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School ### What is Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School? ### Does Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School offer funded hours? ### What age range does Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School cater for? ### What kind of outdoor play facilities does Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School offer? ### Since when has Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School been operating? ### Is Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School a charity? ### How does Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? ### How can I contact Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School? ## About the setting Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School registered in 1996 and operates in the grounds of Littlebourne Primary School, in the village of Littlebourne, Kent. It is open during term time only, each weekday from 8.30am to 3pm. The pre-school employs 10 members of staff; of these, one holds a foundation degree, five have early years qualifications at level 3 and two at level 2. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. 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