# Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC

Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC is a full-day nursery at Havelock Street, Canterbury, CT1 1NP, in Northgate, Kent. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-day-nursery-holiday-playscheme-and-asc-127078  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Havelock Street, Canterbury, CT1 1NP
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01227 454557
- Website: http://canterburydaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127078

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 June 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/16/127078

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1977 (Reference 127078). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127078)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127078)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127078)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Havelock Street, Canterbury, CT1 1NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.280708,1.087687

- Station: Canterbury West, 0.6 miles
- Station: Canterbury East, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: north holmes campus, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Legacy Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Franciscan Garden & Greyfriars Chapel, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dane John Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Park: King George V Memorial Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Nicholas' School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Stephen's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Parkside Community Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bovan Creek](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovan-creek-2725661) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bluebells Kindergarten Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-kindergarten-canterbury-2900126) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Nursery At Canterbury College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-canterbury-college-2503414) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Lilliput Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-pre-school-ey398179) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-canterbury-ey333589) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-127645) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC Good at its inspection on 4 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC take?

Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC?

Canterbury West is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC?

You can call 01227 454557 and visit canterburydaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127078)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Canterbury+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJe4heI0rK3kcRCsxwo6T8Sjg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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