# Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School

Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Carmel Hall, Ufton Lane, Sittingbourne, ME10 1JB, in Sittingbourne, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carmel-caterpillars-pre-school-127083  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Carmel Hall, Ufton Lane, Sittingbourne, ME10 1JB
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07946 547347
- Website: https://www.carmelcaterpillars.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127083

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 March 2022, 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/16/127083

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1974 (Reference 127083). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127083)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127083)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127083)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1957988)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Carmel Hall, Ufton Lane, Sittingbourne, ME10 1JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.339611,0.728917

- Station: Sittingbourne, 0.3 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Johnsons Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Johnsons Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Albany Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Oaks Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Minterne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| South Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Milton Court Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Canterbury Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Aspire School |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Peter's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-playgroup-2527149) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Chatter Tots Ltd Sittingbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatter-tots-ltd-sittingbourne-2752089) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Johnson Garden Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/johnson-garden-day-nursery-limited-ey367141) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Angels Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-playgroup-2863952) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cedartree Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedartree-preschool-2597839) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Westlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-westlands-nursery-ey426595) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School Good at its inspection on 9 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School take?

Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School?

You can call 07946 547347 and visit www.carmelcaterpillars.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127083)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carmel+Caterpillars&query_place_id=ChIJ8zgPi8kr30cR805HErA9vqY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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