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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Whitstable Day Nursery # Whitstable Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Vulcan Close, WHITSTABLE, CT5 4LZ · Kent Number of places 35 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 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 Whitstable Day Nursery, part of Kindergarten Kids Ltd, provides high-quality childcare for children from 6 weeks to 11 years within a warm, engaging, and stimulating environment. The nursery, located in Whitstable, operates with an ethos inspired by the Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to explore, play, and develop essential life skills through authentic resources, recycled materials, and loose parts. This approach aims to foster curiosity, awe, and wonder, inspiring children to become thoughtful and capable learners. The nursery is open 50 weeks a year, operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to support each child's development. They offer flexible wraparound care, including full-day nursery care, and dedicated sleep spaces within their modern facilities. Children benefit from freshly prepared, home-cooked meals, with water and milk provided. Whitstable Day Nursery is committed to offering personalised care and education, with a team of Early Years Professionals ensuring every child feels happy, safe, and supported. They also provide funded places for eligible children, including various government entitlements and Tax-Free Childcare. Our ethos At Kindergarten Kids, we follow the curiosity approach to provide a warm, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and develop essential life skills. We are passionate about Early Years, inspiring our little ones to be the thinkers & doers of the future. We have embarked on an incredible new approach which inspires children through curiosity, awe and wonder. Through this approach, children learn through the use of authentic resources, recycled materials and loose parts. The Curiosity Approach is an ethos/approach which focuses on and celebrating magical moments in early years, providing passion, and the invitations to learning, which will promote Curiosity, Imagination, and Awe & Wonder for children. What it's like Children have great fun attending this calm, home-from-home nursery. Staff have developed secure bonds with children, who feel comfortable in their environment. Babies and toddlers show high levels of enjoyment. Pre-school children display high levels of confidence as they engage in regular conversations with staff and their friends. Children are exposed to a language-rich environment and have plenty of opportunities to become independent learners. Curiosity Approach Family-run business Wraparound childcare Freshly prepared meals ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Whitstable Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10280287 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216298)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320142) 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 ](http://www.kindergartenkids.co.uk/) Vulcan Close, WHITSTABLE, CT5 4LZ Opening hours Monday – Friday | 07:30 – 18:00 [© 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#/1.01981/51.34914/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near WHITSTABLE - [Day nurseries in WHITSTABLE](/search?q=WHITSTABLE) - [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=whitstable-day-nursery-ct5-4lz-ey320142) ## Key facts Food Children enjoy freshly prepared, home-cooked meals each day, with water and milk provided for free. Parents can opt to pay for nursery snacks and meals or provide their own. Breakfast is provided free of charge. Opening hours Monday – Friday | 07:30 – 18:00 Age range 6 weeks to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Whitstable Day Nursery Last inspected 21 March 2023 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 have great fun attending this calm, home-from-home nursery. Staff have developed secure bonds with children, who feel comfortable in their environment. Babies and toddlers show high levels of enjoyment. Pre-school children display high levels of confidence as they engage in regular conversations with staff and their friends. Children are exposed to a language-rich environment and have plenty of opportunities to become independent learners. Inspector highlights - Children have great fun attending this calm, home-from-home nursery. - Children have plenty of opportunities to become independent learners. - Staff place importance on children's individual cultures, traditions and home languages. - Staff support children to develop their independence. - The manager has good support systems in place for staff. Areas to develop - 1 support staff more closely in adapting group activities to ensure that all children, particularly quieter children, are able to fully engage and benefit from the learning opportunities - 2 help staff to develop the youngest children's communication and language skills even further by giving them more time to process language and respond to simple questions. Inspection #10280287 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216298) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those whose development is being monitored are supported well. Staff work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure that children with SEND receive the support they need. Children with SEND make good progress. Outdoor space Children love the freedom of being outdoors in the fresh air. They enjoy climbing and sliding on the outdoor equipment. Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their physical strength and coordination. For example, children show good control as they balance on tyres. ## Parent Reviews of Whitstable Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVSi94Swo36mlq-J_6qubDKFTvJ3S0FXPXJvAlh6tnPv78rMaY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kelly Louise 4 years ago Having worked in a nursery for 14 years I was very fussy when choosing the perfect nursery for my little girl, after visiting many nursery’s in Whitstable and surrounding areas, this one stood out by far the best…. The management and their team are fantastic [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXcXYtdjRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9334eb6683d79:0xe7d6ae723be2bfb2) Reviews from Google for Whitstable Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16705731673431654322&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2009 - March 2023 Good - August 2017 Good - October 2014 Good - March 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Whitstable Day Nursery ### What is Whitstable Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information on fees for Whitstable Day Nursery? ### Does Whitstable Day Nursery accept funded hours? ### What are the operating hours for Whitstable Day Nursery? ### Does Whitstable Day Nursery support children with special educational needs? ### What educational approach does Whitstable Day Nursery follow? ### Does Whitstable Day Nursery provide meals? ### What age range does Whitstable Day Nursery cater for? ### How does Whitstable Day Nursery help children become independent learners? ### How can I contact Whitstable Day Nursery? ## About the setting Whistable Day Nursery registered in 2005 and is located in Whistable, Kent. The nursery employs 13 members of staff. Of these, two members of staff hold qualifications at level 6, and eight members of staff hold qualifications at level 3. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday all year round and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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