# Bees Knees Playgroup

Bees Knees Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Dunkirk Village Hall, London Road, Dunkirk, Faversham, ME13 9LF, in Dunkirk, Kent. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bees-knees-playgroup-ey427901  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dunkirk Village Hall, London Road, Dunkirk, Faversham, ME13 9LF
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07938 712637
- Website: https://www.beeskneesplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY427901

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427901

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2011 (Reference EY427901). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427901)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427901)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427901)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 November 2012). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/714157)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dunkirk Village Hall, London Road, Dunkirk, Faversham, ME13 9LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.291616,0.978247

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hernhill Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [D-Dee's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/d-dees-day-nursery-2613841) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Magpie Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magpie-pre-school-ey494665) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Dawes Community Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawes-community-childcare-centre-160294) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Farm Work Play](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farm-work-play-ey545320) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Rough Common Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rough-common-pre-school-ey479989) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-cottage-nursery-at-kent-college-ey553970) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bees Knees Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bees Knees Playgroup Good at its inspection on 18 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bees Knees Playgroup take?

Bees Knees Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bees Knees Playgroup?

You can call 07938 712637 and visit www.beeskneesplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427901)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bees+Knees+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ415cjK_N3kcRvnd12wW3w_s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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