# Hand in Hand Nursery

Hand in Hand Nursery is a full-day nursery at Newlands Children's Centre, Dumpton Lane, RAMSGATE, CT11 7AJ, in West Dumpton, Kent. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Thanet Early Years Project.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hand-in-hand-nursery-ey336529  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Newlands Children's Centre, Dumpton Lane, RAMSGATE, CT11 7AJ
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01843 587465
- Website: http://www.thanetearlyyears.org/
- Run by: [Thanet Early Years Project](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thanet-early-years-project)
- Ofsted URN: EY336529

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 November 2024, 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/EY336529

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2006 (Reference EY336529). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336529)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336529)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336529)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newlands Children's Centre, Dumpton Lane, RAMSGATE, CT11 7AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.345266,1.419937

- Station: Dumpton Park, 0.3 miles
- Station: Ramsgate, 0.7 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Lawrence College Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ramsgate, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Foreland Fields School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Priory Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Wellesley Haddon Dene School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playwise Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playwise-childcare-limited-2801235) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [U1R Thanet Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/u1r-thanet-nursery-2722763) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-nursery-ey410681) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mother Goose Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-goose-nursery-127392) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Start Ramsgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-ramsgate-ey538994) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Curious Explorers Nursery and Preschool @ Bromstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-explorers-nursery-and-preschool-bromstone-ey501759) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hand in Hand Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hand in Hand Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hand in Hand Nursery take?

Hand in Hand Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hand in Hand Nursery?

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

### What is the nearest station to Hand in Hand Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Hand in Hand Nursery?

You can call 01843 587465 and visit www.thanetearlyyears.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336529)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hand+in+Hand+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJKf08_alU2UcRbRE1CaJc-_o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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