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The Oaks Nursery # The Oaks Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 4.7 (3 parent reviews) · Park Wood Road, CANTERBURY, CT2 7FL · Kent Number of places 90 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 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 The Oaks Nursery, situated in Canterbury, CT2 7FL, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children to flourish. The nursery aims to be a leading full day care facility within the Canterbury District, offering a high standard of care in a stimulating setting. They strive to provide flexible and competitive childcare services for families connected to the University of Kent, as well as the wider community. Central to their ethos is the belief that children should be guided through their daily experiences by a team of professional, qualified, and caring staff, ensuring each child develops to their full potential. What it's like Children are confident, happy and safe in this warm and nurturing environment. They form close relationships with staff and are keen to explore the very well-resourced indoor and outdoor area. Children's behaviour is very good, and they are learning to share, take turns and play cooperatively. University of Kent affiliation Flexible childcare options Focus on child development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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 Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Oaks Nursery Last inspected 13 October 2022 · Kimberley Luckham 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 confident, happy and safe in this warm and nurturing environment. They form close relationships with staff and are keen to explore the very well-resourced indoor and outdoor area. Children's behaviour is very good, and they are learning to share, take turns and play cooperatively. Inspector highlights - Children are confident, happy and safe in a warm and nurturing environment. - Staff effectively identify and provide targeted interventions for children who will benefit from additional support, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff effectively support children who speak English as an additional language using visual aids and sign language. - Staff promote children's communication, language, and mathematical development effectively. - Partnerships with parents are strong, and parents speak highly of the staff and their caring relationships with children. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the use of supervision, support and focused training for all staff to help raise the quality of teaching even higher - 2 review the arrangements to manage group activities more effectively, to ensure that all children remain fully engaged in their learning. Inspection #10251296 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199231) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Oaks Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10251296 Lead inspector Kimberley Luckham Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199231)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592876) 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://oaksnurserykent.co.uk/) Park Wood Road, CANTERBURY, CT2 7FL [© 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#/1.06612/51.29559/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near CANTERBURY - [Day nurseries in CANTERBURY](/search?q=CANTERBURY) - [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=the-oaks-nursery-ct2-7fl-2592876) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of staff and the caring, supportive relationships that staff have with the children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff effectively identify any children that will benefit from additional support and provide targeted interventions to help close gaps in their learning. They place a high focus on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with parents and other professionals to adapt their approach and ensure each child's unique needs are understood. Outdoor space Children are keen to explore the very well-resourced indoor and outdoor area. Children and babies develop good physical skills, and healthy lifestyles are promoted well. ## Parent Reviews of The Oaks Nursery 4.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVUBBTTxK5xusU-RqKL7yHArgV7jDLUL34J4d15Xc-mU1TfkTDt=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Angela Goodwin 5 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xJdFdGRmpMV0YwVlZRNGMya3lVM1Z4TVMxSFZuYxAB!2m1!1s0x47decba6b6667479:0xbbcaaec85077084b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLWHLqSazDD3P1l7qFuvI2lEkD9qYOrVk08dEcWNBN4X39J5bzD=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) S A B 8 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psMFYzRjVNWFJXYUc4d1NWOUVYMUpPYUVSUmFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x47decba6b6667479:0xbbcaaec85077084b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK4ZJbD6U80O1gYs0hxDg5elR7IrrEk_j7dh906Ig2FSjBTgA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Audrey a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzNXV2QVNBEAE!2m1!1s0x47decba6b6667479:0xbbcaaec85077084b) Reviews from Google for The Oaks Nursery. 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