# Chislet & District Playgroup

Chislet & District Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Hoath Village Hall, Hoath, Canterbury, CT3 4LA, in Hoath, Kent. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chislet-and-district-playgroup-127103  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hoath Village Hall, Hoath, Canterbury, CT3 4LA
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 07926 921757
- Ofsted URN: 127103

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 March 2023, 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/16/127103

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1987 (Reference 127103). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127103)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127103)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127103)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 January 2016). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1102861)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hoath Village Hall, Hoath, Canterbury, CT3 4LA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.334940,1.163201

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Chislet Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Water Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Herne Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Orion Spires | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hersden Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hersden-under-5s-2857253) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Goldfinch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldfinch-nursery-ey414929) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-herne-pre-school-127322) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Dan Dans Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dan-dans-ltd-ey544661) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Cobnuts Woodland Nursery And Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cobnuts-woodland-nursery-and-forest-school-ey487164) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Avenue Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/avenue-nursery-and-forest-school-2605878) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chislet & District Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chislet & District Playgroup Good at its inspection on 8 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chislet & District Playgroup take?

Chislet & District Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Chislet & District Playgroup?

You can call 07926 921757.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127103)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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