# Happy Little Hedgehogs

Happy Little Hedgehogs is a full-day nursery at Palmarsh Village Hall. Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 6NG, in Burmarsh, Kent. It is registered for 23 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hedgehogs-2820313  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Palmarsh Village Hall. Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 6NG
- Registered places: 23
- Ofsted URN: 2820313

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 7 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820313

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2820313). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820313)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820313)
- Registered places: 23 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820313)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1782860)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Palmarsh Village Hall. Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 6NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.061580,1.050556

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmarsh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Lympne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lullabies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lullabies-ey428701) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cubs-palmarsh-pre-school-ey550665) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Explorers Hythe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-hythe-ey501250) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hythe Bay](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hythe-bay-ey556679) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Badgers Bridge at Lympne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-at-lympne-2783667) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Saltwood Play and Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltwood-play-and-learning-centre-ey402676) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Little Hedgehogs's Ofsted rating?

Happy Little Hedgehogs was inspected on 7 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Happy Little Hedgehogs take?

Happy Little Hedgehogs is registered with Ofsted for up to 23 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Little Hedgehogs?

Hythe Station (RHDR) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820313)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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