# Buttons Preschool

Buttons Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Spurgeons, The Corner, 60 Whitehall Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6DF, in Newington, Kent. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Spurgeons.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-preschool-2653671  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Spurgeons, The Corner, 60 Whitehall Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6DF
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01843 482015
- Website: https://thecorner.org.uk/buttons
- Run by: [Spurgeons](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/spurgeons)
- Ofsted URN: 2653671

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 March 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/16/2653671

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2653671). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653671)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653671)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653671)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 March 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/909645)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Spurgeons, The Corner, 60 Whitehall Road, Ramsgate, CT12 6DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.343162,1.401081

- Station: Ramsgate, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ellington Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Warre Recreation Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Newington Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Lancaster Close Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Coleman Crescent Play Area, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Newington Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ellington Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Lawrence College Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Priory Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Laleham Gap School |  | 4–18 | Outstanding (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Growing Together Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-together-nursery-2741791) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fledgelings Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-ltd-2497261) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rock of Ages Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rock-of-ages-nursery-2597939) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [U1R Thanet Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/u1r-thanet-nursery-2722763) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Playwise Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playwise-childcare-limited-2801235) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-nursery-ey410681) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buttons Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buttons Preschool Good at its inspection on 28 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buttons Preschool take?

Buttons Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Buttons Preschool?

Buttons Preschool is run by Spurgeons, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Buttons Preschool?

Ramsgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Buttons Preschool?

You can call 01843 482015 and visit thecorner.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653671)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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