# Happy Feet Nursery

Happy Feet Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Ark Christian Centre, The Hamlets, Noahs Ark Road, Dover, CT17 0DD, in Tower Hamlets, Kent. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-ey556968  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Ark Christian Centre, The Hamlets, Noahs Ark Road, Dover, CT17 0DD
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01304 242720
- Ofsted URN: EY556968

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 July 2021, 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/EY556968

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2018 (Reference EY556968). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556968)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556968)
- 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/EY556968)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 November 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1092863)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Ark Christian Centre, The Hamlets, Noahs Ark Road, Dover, CT17 0DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.129716,1.294876

- Station: Dover Priory, 0.5 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: St. Radigunds Public Play Area, 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 Fields School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Vale View Community School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Martin's School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Dover College |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kaleidascope Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidascope-childcare-ey312272) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Next Steps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-steps-preschool-ey500822) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kid Ease Dover Triangles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-dover-triangles-ey278153) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery Ltd @ Crabble Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-crabble-hill-2716677) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Maison Dieu Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maison-dieu-nursery-127363) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Choochoos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/choochoos-day-nursery-2629641) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Feet Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Feet Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Feet Nursery take?

Happy Feet Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Feet Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Happy Feet Nursery?

You can call 01304 242720.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556968)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Feet+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJS4GluyC73kcRYLXQ8ddI-k8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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