# Abacus Nursery and Childcare

Abacus Nursery and Childcare is a full-day nursery at Craythorne Lane, New Romney, TN28 8BL, in New Romney, Kent. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-and-childcare-ey309870  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Craythorne Lane, New Romney, TN28 8BL
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01797 369287
- Ofsted URN: EY309870

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309870

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2005 (Reference EY309870). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309870)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309870)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309870)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/548375)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Craythorne Lane, New Romney, TN28 8BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.989216,0.943297

- Station: New Romney Station (RHDR), 0.5 miles
- Station: Romney Warren Halt (RHDR), 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Playpark, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Daglish Close, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Greatstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| The Marsh Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Seashells Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-nursery-ey561136) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunshine & Showers 1](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-and-showers-1-127664) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Lydd House Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lydd-house-playgroup-2797098) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Sunshine & Showers 111](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-and-showers-111-ey313585) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [The Nursery School Brookland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-school-brookland-2740156) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highways-at-hamstreet-kindergarten-127250) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abacus Nursery and Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abacus Nursery and Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 18 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abacus Nursery and Childcare take?

Abacus Nursery and Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Abacus Nursery and Childcare?

New Romney Station (RHDR) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abacus Nursery and Childcare?

You can call 01797 369287.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309870)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abacus+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJpWtw6xLo3kcRIg3_eyPzXJo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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