# Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College

Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College is a full-day nursery at Kent College Junior School, Church Hill, Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9AQ, in Harbledown, Kent. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-cottage-nursery-at-kent-college-ey553970  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kent College Junior School, Church Hill, Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9AQ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01227 762436
- Website: https://kentcollege.com/garden-cottage-nursery
- Ofsted URN: EY553970

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553970

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY553970). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553970)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553970)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553970)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kent College Junior School, Church Hill, Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.282097,1.044667

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dukes Meadow, 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Edmund's School Canterbury |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Blean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rough Common Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rough-common-pre-school-ey479989) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-canterbury-2629640) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [City View Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-view-pre-school-and-nursery-ey392223) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Blean Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blean-pre-school-127023) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Tiny Stars Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-stars-canterbury-ey489431) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Oaks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oaks-nursery-2592876) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College Outstanding at its inspection on 18 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College take?

Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College?

Canterbury West is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College?

You can call 01227 762436 and visit kentcollege.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553970)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Garden+Cottage+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJm7FX5czL3kcR5N1cAIbCfjA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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