--- title: "Meadow Nursery, Margate | Ofsted: Good | Fees" description: "Meadow Nursery in Margate — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." 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, Google 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. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, Google reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "logo": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/18ee05cb-93ee-4d8a-b535-85644088f16f/nursery-advice-social-share.png", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/nurseryadvice" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer support", "email": "hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk", "areaServed": "GB", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525#webpage", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525", "name": "Meadow Nursery, Margate | Ofsted: Good | Fees", "description": "Meadow Nursery in Margate — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries.", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/#website" }, "about": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525#nursery" }, "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525#breadcrumb" }, "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ "h1", "[data-speakable]" ] } }, { "@type": "ChildCare", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525#nursery", "name": "Meadow Nursery", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "GB", "streetAddress": "Dane Valley Road", "addressLocality": "Margate", "postalCode": "CT9 3RU" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525#webpage" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 51.375187, "longitude": 1.404088 }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Margate" } ], "audience": { "@type": "PeopleAudience", "suggestedMinAge": 2, "suggestedMaxAge": 4 }, "award": "Ofsted: Good" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Meadow Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Meadow Nursery working on developing?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery is working on improving the organisation of large-group activities so children stay engaged. Staff are also being encouraged to allow more thinking time after questions, supporting children’s communication skills further." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "From what age does Meadow Nursery accept children?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Meadow Nursery accepts children from 2 to 4 years old. The provision is for early years children within that age range." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What does Meadow Nursery do well?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children are settled, confident and happy, and staff plan activities that keep them interested and keen to join in. Staff support learning well, act as positive role models, and build secure relationships with children and families. Children behave well, show kindness, and make good progress." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is Meadow Nursery located?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Meadow Nursery is on Dane Valley Road in Margate, Kent, postcode CT9 3RU." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Meadow Nursery a private nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Meadow Nursery is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises. It provides full day care rather than a preschool-only or childminding arrangement." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) 1. [Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 6. · 7. Meadow Nursery # Meadow Nursery in Margate Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · Dane Valley Road, Margate, CT9 3RU · Kent Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Meadow Nursery, registered in 2006, is a childcare setting located in Margate, Kent, and operates as part of the Millmead Children's Centre. The day nursery offers full day care for children aged two to four, with a capacity for 25 children and 60 on roll. It is open Monday to Friday, term-time only, with sessions running from 9am to 4pm. The dedicated team of nine staff members are all qualified to at least level 2 in early years, with many holding higher-level qualifications, including six at level 3, one at level 4, and one at level 6. The day nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 6 June 2023, maintaining high standards across all areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Their previous inspection saw them achieve an "Outstanding" rating. Meadow Nursery provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children, demonstrating its commitment to accessible and high-quality early years provision. The setting prides itself on creating a friendly and inviting atmosphere where children feel settled, confident, and happy, fostering an environment where they can develop their knowledge and learn new skills through carefully planned, motivating activities. What it's like All children are settled, confident and very happy in the friendly and inviting nursery. Staff fully understand how to implement the curriculum to support children to develop their knowledge and learn new skills. Children are eager to join in with the motivating activities that staff carefully plan for them. Staff are positive role models and all children know what is expected of them. Children are polite and behave well. They are kind and understanding towards each other's differing needs and abilities. Engaging activities Positive role models Good progress Strong parent partnerships Effective safeguarding Term-time only ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Registered with Ofsted 2006 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Meadow Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10288800 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222533)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330525) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Dane Valley Road, Margate, CT9 3RU ## Explore day nurseries near Margate - [Day nurseries in Margate](/search?q=Margate) - [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=meadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Meadow Nursery Last inspected 6 June 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend All children are settled, confident and very happy in the friendly and inviting nursery. Staff fully understand how to implement the curriculum to support children to develop their knowledge and learn new skills. Children are eager to join in with the motivating activities that staff carefully plan for them. Staff are positive role models and all children know what is expected of them. Children are polite and behave well. They are kind and understanding towards each other's differing needs and abilities. Inspector highlights - All children are settled, confident and very happy in the friendly and inviting nursery. - Staff fully understand how to implement the curriculum to support children to develop their knowledge and learn new skills. - Children are eager to join in with the motivating activities that staff carefully plan for them. - Staff are positive role models and all children know what is expected of them. - Children are polite and behave well, and are kind and understanding towards each other's differing needs and abilities. - Children develop good physical skills, confidently learning about different ways to move their bodies during yoga activities. - The manager and staff establish very secure and trusting relationships with all children. - Staff support all children to make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - All staff, including the manager, establish positive partnerships with parents, who speak very highly of them. - The manager closely monitors the good quality of education and care that staff provide. - Staff help children to develop a good understanding of other people and traditions from around the world. - The manager and staff use additional funding well to support the children's individual needs. Areas to develop - 1 Review the organisation of large-group activities to ensure all children remain fully engaged. - 2 Ensure that staff give children enough time to think and then respond to questions to build on their developing communication skills even further. Inspection #10288800 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222533) Inspection history Date: September 2014 - June 2023 Good - November 2017 Outstanding - September 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Meadow Nursery ### What is Meadow Nursery working on developing? ### From what age does Meadow Nursery accept children? ### What does Meadow Nursery do well? ### Where is Meadow Nursery located? ### Is Meadow Nursery a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Margate Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Meadow Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Barbies Footsteps Broadstairs · CT10 3JJ 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/barbies-footsteps-ct10-3jj-ey469690) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Oaks Margate Margate · CT9 4AN ](/nursery/little-oaks-margate-ct9-4an-ey455548) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Avenues Montessori Margate · CT9 3PG 5.0(23 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-avenues-montessori-ct9-3pg-ey413016) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Bright Start Cliftonville Margate · CT9 2QD 4.5(8 Google reviews) ](/nursery/bright-start-cliftonville-ct9-2qd-2821249) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### My Nursery Margate · CT9 1TF ](/nursery/my-nursery-ct9-1tf-ey293734) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Townsend Montessori Nurseries @ Margate Margate · CT9 1SX 4.8(31 Google reviews) ](/nursery/townsend-montessori-nurseries-margate-ct9-1sx-ey450900) [See all nurseries in Margate →](/search?q=Margate) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. [Claim listing](/claim?nursery=meadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. Copy link[](https://wa.me/?text=Meadow%20Nursery%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fmeadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525 "Share on WhatsApp")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fmeadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525&app_id=140586622674265&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fmeadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525 "Share on Messenger")[](mailto:?subject=Meadow%20Nursery&body=I%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested%20in%20this%20nursery%3A%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fmeadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525 "Share on Email")[](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fmeadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525 "Share on Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Meadow%20Nursery%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fmeadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525 "Share on X")[](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fmeadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525 "Share on LinkedIn")[](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fmeadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525&title=Meadow%20Nursery "Share on Reddit")[](https://t.me/share/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fmeadow-nursery-ct9-3ru-ey330525&text=Meadow%20Nursery%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice "Share on Telegram") This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. [Learn more](/about-our-data) Report an issue [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. For parents - [Search nurseries](/search) - [Parent Hub](/parent-hub) - [Saved nurseries](/saved) - [Compare](/compare) For nurseries - [Promote Your Nursery](/for-nurseries) - [Claim a listing](/claim) - [Nursery dashboard](/owner) - [Sign in](/auth) Browse by location - [London](/nurseries/london) - [South East](/nurseries/south-east) - [North West](/nurseries/north-west) - [West Midlands](/nurseries/west-midlands) - [Yorkshire](/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber) - [See all regions →](/nurseries) About - [About us](/about-us) - [Editorial policy](/parent-hub/editorial-standards) - [Contact us](/contact) - [Blog](/blog) - Data sources: Ofsted MI, GIAS [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590427415951)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurseryadvice-co-uk)[](https://uk.pinterest.com/NurseryAdvice/) Ofsted data & reports Inspection reports, ratings and provider details displayed on this site are sourced from [Ofsted](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/) and contain public sector information published under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Nursery Advice is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ofsted or any government body. © 2026 Better Search Limited (company no. 17209315), trading as Nursery Advice. All rights reserved. Contact: [hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk](mailto:hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk). [Terms of service](/terms)[Privacy policy](/privacy)Made for parents. Inadequate