# Elham Pre School

Elham Pre School is a full-day nursery at Elham Village Hall, High Street, Canterbury, CT4 6SX, in Elham, Kent. It is registered for 12 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elham-pre-school-ey500776  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Elham Village Hall, High Street, Canterbury, CT4 6SX
- Registered places: 12
- Phone: 01303 840041
- Website: http://www.elhampreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY500776

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 27 February 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 23 September 2025: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500776

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY500776). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500776)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 27 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500776)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500776)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/289783)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Elham Village Hall, High Street, Canterbury, CT4 6SX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.157067,1.112711

- 2 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Badgers Bridge Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-forest-school-2661983) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Kid Ease Swingfield House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-swingfield-house-ey455870) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Lyminge Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lyminge-preschool-cio-2836052) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery Selsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-selsted-ey545769) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [In The Sticks Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in-the-sticks-childcare-2837968) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Badgers Bridge On The Minnis](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-on-the-minnis-2846698) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Elham Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Elham Pre School was inspected on 27 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Elham Pre School take?

Elham Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Elham Pre School?

You can call 01303 840041 and visit www.elhampreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500776)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elham+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJZWFVnO3H3kcR2jowbHHXduU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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