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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. St. Mary's Nursery # St. Mary's Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Environment Inclusive Curriculum Continuous Staff Development Hot Meals Option Indoor 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St. Mary's Nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10412758 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290455)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127605) 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://stmarysnursery.co.uk/) Western Avenue, Ashford, TN23 1ND [© 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#/0.8648/51.15175/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ashford - [Day nurseries in Ashford](/search?q=Ashford) - [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=st-mary-s-nursery-tn23-1nd-127605) 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 - 1 support staff to more consistently extend children's language during child-led play. Inspection #10412758 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290455) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUYy4gd2deo2gJXYVugsaS8hFmq-SfUtS1vslBSMAQmOWJK-vBs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dinh Tuan Le 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCOVlIUFBnEAE!2m1!1s0x47deda3f15b38537:0xfe1bc17421292e99) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLKls_19Dz89upw0iwBjGMIE7rrOQ5k4WxyDED9C1vfpFFeW7oi=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rasmi Timsina 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtaTZtTFRREAE!2m1!1s0x47deda3f15b38537:0xfe1bc17421292e99) Reviews from Google for St. Mary's Nursery. 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