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The Nursery at East Kent College Folkestone

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
·East Kent College, 34-36 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2QP · Kent
Number of places
44 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

The Nursery at Folkestone College aims to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years, laying a strong foundation for their educational journey. It prides itself on high-quality facilities and expansive play areas, both indoors and outdoors.

The nursery focuses on fostering growth through a blend of play and structured learning, ensuring children interact across different age groups while also benefiting from age-specific activities. The curriculum is enriched with diverse activities available for 50 weeks of the year, designed to help children build relationships, share experiences, and learn collaboratively.

A team of experienced, qualified, and DBS-checked staff is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and secure setting for all children.

What it's like

Children arrive at the setting happy and are welcomed by their key workers, who build strong relationships early on to help them feel safe and secure. They benefit from a well-organised indoor and outdoor space that meets their needs based on age and stage of development. Children are engaged in their play, develop communication and attention skills, and are prepared for their next stage in education.

Nurturing environmentHigh-quality facilitiesSpacious play areaPlay-based learningExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age groups (Babies, Toddlers, and Pre-School) across morning, afternoon, school day, and full day sessions. Rates are calculated using a base hourly rate combined with a fixed meal charge depending on the session length.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Session fees are calculated based on an hourly rate plus a fixed meal charge.
  • Meal charges are included in the session fee, ranging from £2.50 to £5.50 depending on the session.
  • The base hourly rate is £7.50 for babies and £6.75 for toddlers and pre-school children.

Key facts

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Nursery at East Kent College Folkestone

Last inspected 25 September 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at the setting happy and are welcomed by their key workers, who build strong relationships early on to help them feel safe and secure. They benefit from a well-organised indoor and outdoor space that meets their needs based on age and stage of development. Children are engaged in their play, develop communication and attention skills, and are prepared for their next stage in education.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have successfully implemented a curriculum that is clearly embedded across all rooms in the setting.
  • Managers provide a high level of support for all staff.
  • Overall, transitions between rooms are managed effectively.
  • Children's progress is monitored, and staff know the children well.
  • Managers have significantly enhanced the outdoor spaces to promote more physical activity and new learning experiences.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently implement strategies, which support children at transition times throughout the day.
Inspection #10399512 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff seek out advice from others when needed. For example, staff use a sign of the week to promote children's communication. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from a well organised and thought out outdoor space that meets their needs based on age and stage of development. They explore freely outdoors and are supported to develop their independence. Managers have significantly enhanced the outdoor spaces to promote more physical activity and new learning experiences, including a large vegetable patch, climbing frame, mark making and messy play area.

Inspection history

Date: December 2019

  • September 2025Good
  • December 2019Good

Frequently asked about The Nursery at East Kent College Folkestone

About the setting

The Nursery at Folkestone College registered in 2017 and is located in Folkestone, Kent. The setting is open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round. It receives funding to provide early education for children aged two, three and four years. The setting employs 13 members of staff, 11 of whom hold relevant early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including one with a degree at level 6 and one with early years professional status.

URN
EY552016
Registered person
The EKC Group
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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