Food
Children have the option to have a hot meal each day or bring a packed lunch
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.
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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
Last inspected 30 September 2025
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.
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Inclusion & environment
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.
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.
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Date: May 2004
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