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Whitstable Day Nursery # Whitstable Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids, Vulcan Close, Whitstable, CT5 4LZ · Kent Number of places 32 places Age range 2–3 yrs Last inspected Oct 2021 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 aged 6 weeks to 11 years. They are a family-run business that has been dedicated to creating a safe, caring, and stimulating environment since 1997. The nursery focuses on supporting each child's learning and development through personalised care and education, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They offer flexible wraparound childcare, including before and after-school clubs, holiday clubs, and full-day nursery care, operating 50 weeks a year. The premises boast modern facilities, including secure indoor and outdoor play areas, a large natural garden, dedicated sleep spaces, and welcoming rooms designed to inspire curiosity and promote exploration. Children benefit from freshly prepared, home-cooked meals, with water and milk provided free of charge, and nutritious snacks. The nursery employs friendly and qualified staff who create engaging learning experiences, ensuring children feel confident, happy, and supported in their developmental journey. They embrace the Curiosity Approach, fostering a sense of wonder and enabling children to become inquisitive and capable learners through authentic resources and loose parts. The nursery also accepts various government funding schemes to assist with childcare costs. 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. Through this approach, children learn through the use of authentic resources, recycled materials and loose parts, creating amazing play spaces for children, where they have the opportunity to become inquisitive capable learners. What it's like Children are happy and settled at this welcoming nursery, developing close relationships with staff and other children. They enjoy and understand familiar routines, learning about different families, languages, and celebrations. Children also develop independence by tending to their own care needs, preparing for the outdoors, and clearing their plates after lunch. Curiosity Approach Family-run Wraparound care Nutritious meals Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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 Oct 2021 Inspection no. 10191085 Lead inspector Kimberley Luckham Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171547)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496632) 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/) Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids, 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-kids-ct5-4lz-2496632) ## Key facts Food Freshly prepared, home-cooked meals. Water and milk provided. Parents can provide their own snacks and meals, or pay for nursery to provide them. Breakfast is free. Opening hours Monday – Friday | 07:30 – 18:00 Age range 6 weeks to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Whitstable Day Nursery Last inspected 6 October 2021 · 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 happy and settled at this welcoming nursery, developing close relationships with staff and other children. They enjoy and understand familiar routines, learning about different families, languages, and celebrations. Children also develop independence by tending to their own care needs, preparing for the outdoors, and clearing their plates after lunch. Inspector highlights - Children are supported to develop a love of reading through activities like creating magic wands and fun spells. - Staff have high expectations of children and offer suggestions to help them think, such as exploring spices and discussing their smell and feel. - There are very strong partnerships with parents, who are kept well informed about their children's development. - Staff regularly assess children's development to inform a curriculum based on individual needs and interests, capturing their curiosity effectively. - Staff are well supported by the manager and provider, acting as good role models and engaging in continuous improvement through supervision sessions and appraisals. Areas to develop - 1 give children more time to think about what they want to say before moving on with further questions during conversations - 2 provide quieter and less-confident children the support they need to engage fully in their learning. Inspection #10191085 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171547) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "They particularly comment on the individual care and support that staff provide for both children and their parents." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills outdoors. Younger children practice balance and coordination on ride-on bikes, while older children learn to balance carefully on climbing frames. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and carried out a joint observation during unplanned experiences outdoors. ## 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: October 2021 - November 2021 Good - October 2021 Good ## Frequently asked about Whitstable Day Nursery ### What is Whitstable Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Whitstable Day Nursery? ### Does Whitstable Day Nursery accept funded hours? ### What age range does Whitstable Day Nursery cater for? ### Does Whitstable Day Nursery provide meals for children? ### How long has Whitstable Day Nursery been operating? ### What unique approach does Whitstable Day Nursery take to learning? ### What do parents say about Whitstable Day Nursery? ### How can I contact Whitstable Day Nursery? ## About the setting The nursery registered in 2018 and is situated in Whitstable, Kent. There are seven members of childcare staff employed, most holding appropriate childcare qualifications, including two with level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, with sessions from 7.30am until 6pm. Funded early education is provided for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN 2496632 Registered person Kindergarten Kids Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Not applicable ## Nearby day nurseries in Whitstable Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Whitstable Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Whitstable Day Nursery Whitstable · CT5 4LZ ](/nursery/whitstable-day-nursery-ct5-4lz-ey320142) - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Oyster Bay Nursery Whitstable · CT5 4LT ](/nursery/oyster-bay-nursery-ct5-4lt-ey554428) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### St Andrews Playgroup Whitstable · CT5 4LH ](/nursery/st-andrews-playgroup-ct5-4lh-ey358047) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Whitstabubbles Day Nursery Whitstable · CT5 1PX 5.0(60 reviews) ](/nursery/whitstabubbles-day-nursery-ct5-1px-ey551094) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kindergarten Kids Whitstable · CT5 1HT ](/nursery/kindergarten-kids-ltd-ct5-1ht-ey313721) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable · CT5 1QS 4.6(21 reviews) ](/nursery/choochoos-day-nursery-ct5-1qs-2630365) [See all nurseries in Whitstable →](/search?q=Whitstable) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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