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St. Mary's Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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3.0(2 parent reviews)
·Western Avenue, Ashford, TN23 1ND · Kent
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

St. Mary's Nursery in Ashford is dedicated to fostering an environment where every child feels secure, content, and prepared to excel. Their curriculum is thoughtfully designed to be challenging, relevant, and inclusive, focusing on removing obstacles to learning for all children, including those who may be disadvantaged, have special educational needs, or are currently or have previously been involved with social care.

The nursery’s approach to teaching involves consistent instruction, practice, review, and reinforcement of crucial skills and knowledge. They continuously adapt their teaching methods to address any learning gaps and to build a strong foundation, ensuring children are well-prepared for their next educational stage.

Inclusion is a core value, promoting children's understanding of diverse cultures and communities. The staff at St. Mary's Nursery are committed to continuous professional growth and collaboration, ensuring that the care and education provided are consistently of high quality.

Through strong relationships and a nurturing ethos, the nursery aims to equip children with the confidence and skills to thrive in their early years and beyond, in partnership with their families.

Our ethos

St. Mary's Nursery is committed to providing a challenging, relevant, and inclusive curriculum that removes barriers to learning for all children. Their teaching approach focuses on consistent instruction, practice, review, and reinforcement of skills and knowledge, adapting methods to address learning gaps and build a strong foundation. Inclusion is a core value, aiming to equip children with confidence and skills to thrive in partnership with their families.

What it's like

Children feel safe and valued in this warm and nurturing nursery, arriving happy and leaving their parents with ease. The provider prioritises children's well-being and enjoyment, offering a variety of activities for children to choose from and become engrossed in play.

Nurturing EnvironmentInclusive CurriculumContinuous Staff DevelopmentHot Meals OptionIndoor and Outdoor Play

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.

Key facts

Food

Children have the option to have a hot meal each day or bring a packed lunch

Opening hours

8.45am until 3.15pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

hourly

Established

1994

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St. Mary's Nursery

Last inspected 30 September 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children feel safe and valued in this warm and nurturing nursery, arriving happy and leaving their parents with ease. The provider prioritises children's well-being and enjoyment, offering a variety of activities for children to choose from and become engrossed in play.

Inspector highlights

  • All staff establish secure and trusting relationships with children, helping them settle quickly.
  • Staff have positive partnerships with parents, sharing information and supporting families.
  • Staff effectively challenge children's physical skills throughout the day.
  • Leaders ensure professional development opportunities are tailored to meet the needs of staff and children.
  • The special educational needs coordinator works in partnership with parents and other agencies to ensure all children achieve their best possible outcomes.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to more consistently extend children's language during child-led play.
Inspection #10412758 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator works in partnership with parents and other agencies to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs, achieve their best possible outcomes. Signing is used consistently to support care routines and behaviour.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from regular access to outdoor play, and they explore the outside area with confidence and independence. Staff use songs effectively during transitions, such as playing a song when it is time to go outside.

Parent Reviews of St. Mary's Nursery

3.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: May 2004

  • November 2025Good
  • September 2025Good
  • February 2020Good
  • February 2020Good
  • July 2015Good
  • July 2015Good
  • July 2012Good
  • June 2012Good
  • December 2007Good
  • May 2004Good

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