# Explorers Nursery

Explorers Nursery is a full-day nursery at Priory Children's Centre, Cannon Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9SQ, in Ramsgate, Kent. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Thanet Early Years Project.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-nursery-ey410681  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Priory Children's Centre, Cannon Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9SQ
- Phone: 01843 585535
- Website: http://www.thanetearlyyears.org/
- Run by: [Thanet Early Years Project](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thanet-early-years-project)
- Ofsted URN: EY410681

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 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/EY410681

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2010 (Reference EY410681). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410681)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410681)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/537311)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Priory Children's Centre, Cannon Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9SQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.335994,1.414350

- Station: Ramsgate, 0.5 miles
- Station: Dumpton Park, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ellington Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Vale Square, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Ellington Park Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ellington Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Lawrence College Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Newlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Start Ramsgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-ramsgate-ey538994) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Playwise Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playwise-childcare-limited-2801235) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Grange Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grange-montessori-ey413013) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mother Goose Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-goose-nursery-127392) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fledgelings Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-ltd-2497261) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hand in Hand Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hand-in-hand-nursery-ey336529) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Explorers Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Explorers Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### Who runs Explorers Nursery?

Explorers Nursery is run by Thanet Early Years Project, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Explorers Nursery?

Ramsgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Explorers Nursery?

You can call 01843 585535 and visit www.thanetearlyyears.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410681)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Explorers+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJfzw0eays3kcRi3wvrL8pJ_k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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