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Saltwood Play and Learning Centre # Saltwood Play and Learning Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Saltwood C of E Primary School, Grange Road, HYTHE, CT21 4QS · Kent Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 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 Saltwood Play and Learning Centre, established in 2010, is a childcare setting located in Saltwood, near Hythe in Kent. The centre operates from 9am to 3pm during term time, with additional breakfast and after-school clubs for school-age children. The nursery benefits from a dedicated team of eight staff members, seven of whom hold qualifications to at least level 3, including a deputy manager with an early years degree and professional status. Children are warmly greeted by staff and encouraged to develop independence, such as washing hands and managing their lunchboxes. The centre fosters a sociable environment where children communicate well, behave constructively, and learn about healthy eating. Outdoor play is highly valued, providing opportunities for children to develop physical and social skills. The manager prioritises continuous improvement through regular staff supervision and training, ensuring a rich learning experience for all children. The centre makes effective use of additional funding to enhance language development and confidence, and works closely with external agencies to support children's speech and language. What it's like Children are greeted by staff at the gate where parents drop them off and are welcomed by their key person. Children show independence by hanging coats, placing lunch boxes, and washing their hands before finding an activity. They are sociable and communicate well, enjoying healthy packed lunches with staff and peers. Children behave well, learning about consequences and using 'walking feet' and 'indoor voices'. Sociable environment Outdoor play Literacy focus Staff development Good progress ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Nursery: 9am to 3pm. Breakfast club: 7.45am to 8.45am. After-school club: 3.20pm to 6pm. Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2010 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Saltwood Play and Learning Centre Last inspected 10 February 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are greeted by staff at the gate where parents drop them off and are welcomed by their key person. Children show independence by hanging coats, placing lunch boxes, and washing their hands before finding an activity. They are sociable and communicate well, enjoying healthy packed lunches with staff and peers. Children behave well, learning about consequences and using 'walking feet' and 'indoor voices'. Inspector highlights - Children are greeted by staff at the gate and welcomed by their key person. - Children are sociable and communicate well with each other, enjoying healthy packed lunches. - Children behave well and are beginning to understand the consequences of their actions. - The manager provides regular supervision for staff and uses this to help staff improve their interactions with children. - Children benefit from a wide range of activities that support all areas of the early years foundation stage. - The manager uses additional funding well to support children's language development and improve their confidence. - Staff work with external agencies well to support children's speech and language development. - Literacy is at the heart of the curriculum and staff encourage children to have a love for books. Areas to develop - 1 Build upon staff's understanding of the curriculum intent and how this is delivered to ensure children are given enough time to embed their learning and develop high levels of focus. Inspection #10217050 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179467) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Saltwood Play and Learning Centre Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10217050 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179467)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402676) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=saltwood-play-and-learning-centre-ct21-4qs-ey402676) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work with external agencies well, consistently using the same strategies to support children's speech and language development. They access local network meetings and forums to share ideas and learn from others. Outdoor space Outside, children enjoy practising their physical skills. They use wheelbarrows to move wooden planks from one place to another, and work together to build tracks for cars. Some older children use planks as a slide, with supervision to ensure safety. ## Parent Reviews of Saltwood Play and Learning Centre 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKhOkRoiDG6sMdS2i0pcH4OkF1_Ru3Wcs6XbQrPcFjj9YXgmg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sharma Juhi 11 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VOWFU0NHUwbXRYVVZBEAE!2m1!1s0x47dec0d74e161ccd:0xa5bc9607345a1000) Reviews from Google for Saltwood Play and Learning Centre. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11942585269566967808&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2010 - February 2022 Good - April 2016 Outstanding - April 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Saltwood Play and Learning Centre ### Which funded places does Saltwood Play and Learning Centre accept? ### What stands out about the setting’s strengths? ### Is Saltwood Play and Learning Centre suitable for under-twos? ### What is the nursery developing further? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### Whereabouts is Saltwood Play and Learning Centre? ## Nearby day nurseries in HYTHE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Saltwood Play and Learning Centre. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Hythe Bay Hythe · CT21 6HS ](/nursery/hythe-bay-ct21-6hs-ey556679) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Little Explorers Hythe Hythe · CT21 6PE 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/little-explorers-hythe-ct21-6pe-ey501250) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Lullabies Hythe · CT21 6NE ](/nursery/lullabies-ct21-6ne-ey428701) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School Hythe · CT21 6NE ](/nursery/little-cubs-palmarsh-pre-school-ct21-6ne-ey550665) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.9 mi ### Happy Little Hedgehogs Hythe · CT21 6NG ](/nursery/happy-little-hedgehogs-ct21-6ng-2820313) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Jumping Jacks Pre School Folkestone · CT20 3HL 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/jumping-jacks-pre-school-ct20-3hl-ey397291) [See all nurseries in HYTHE →](/search?q=HYTHE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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