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The Nursery At Canterbury College

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2021)
·Canterbury College, New Dover Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 3AJ · Kent
Number of places
42 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2021
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

The Nursery at Canterbury College, situated on the college campus, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. It is dedicated to providing an excellent foundation for their early educational journey.

The nursery boasts high-quality facilities, including a spacious outdoor play area, designed to encourage growth through engaging play and learning experiences. Children benefit from an inclusive setting where they can interact with peers across different age groups, alongside dedicated age-specific learning zones.

The curriculum spans 50 weeks of the year, incorporating a rich variety of activities and opportunities for free play, both indoors and outdoors, fostering social development and shared learning. A team of experienced, qualified, and DBS-checked staff ensures a safe and supportive atmosphere for all children.

This nursery is an ideal choice for parents seeking an exceptional early years provider within a vibrant college setting.

What it's like

Children are happy, settled and confident at the inviting nursery. They all eagerly join in the activities that are skilfully planned to reflect their individual learning needs. Children explore the natural world and develop good physical and early mathematical skills.

Campus-based nurseryAges 3 months to 5 years50 weeks of activitiesExperienced and qualified staffSpacious play areas

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age band (Babies, Toddlers, and Pre-School) and session type. Options include morning, afternoon, school day, and full day sessions. Overall fees are calculated using an hourly rate combined with a set charge for meals.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees apply from September 2025 onwards.
  • Session fees are calculated from an hourly rate plus a meal charge.
  • Meal charges vary depending on the length of the session.

Key facts

Session types

Morning Session, Afternoon Session, School Day Session, Full Day Session

Opening hours

8am to 6pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Nursery At Canterbury College

Last inspected 10 June 2021 · Kelly Hawkins

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

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, settled and confident at the inviting nursery. They all eagerly join in the activities that are skilfully planned to reflect their individual learning needs. Children explore the natural world and develop good physical and early mathematical skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, settled and confident and eager to join in activities.
  • Activities are skilfully planned to reflect individual learning needs and engage senses.
  • Children develop good physical skills using age-appropriate climbing equipment and exploring different movements.
  • Children develop good early mathematical skills by counting during water play and recognising numbers.
  • Staff know each child well and target support to help them reach their full potential.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and improve the deployment of staff working with the youngest children to minimise disruption in children's play during activities
  • 2encourage staff to be more consistent in supporting children to learn about the importance of good personal hygiene routines.
Inspection #10194403 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use additional funding effectively to meet the individual learning needs of children. For example, they have purchased a summer house to support children's communication skills through their interest in role play.

Outdoor space

Younger children use age-appropriate climbing equipment confidently. Children explore the natural world, looking for insects and enjoying digging and planting activities.

EAL / language support

All staff have recently completed training on how to effectively support children who speak English as an additional language. They show that they have a good understanding of what they have learned, such as by using pictures alongside speech to support children's understanding. For example, staff use simple words with children in their home language, such as 'toilet' in Romanian. All children respond well to staff. They understand and follow instructions. Children respect and understand each other's differences and similarities, including the languages they speak.

Inspection history

Date: June 2021

  • July 2021Good
  • June 2021Good

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