# Hersden Under 5's

Hersden Under 5's is a sessional pre-school at Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, Canterbury, CT3 4HS, in Hersden, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hersden-under-5s-2857253  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, Canterbury, CT3 4HS
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01227 713120
- Website: http://hersdenunder5s.weebly.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2857253

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2857253). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857253)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857253)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857253)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 13 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1102851)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, Canterbury, CT3 4HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.315382,1.159153

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hoath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Sturry Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Chislet Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Orion Spires | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Westbere Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westbere-preschool-127766) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Chislet & District Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chislet-and-district-playgroup-127103) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Sturry Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sturry-pre-school-ey216100) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Cobnuts Woodland Nursery And Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cobnuts-woodland-nursery-and-forest-school-ey487164) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Avenue Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/avenue-nursery-and-forest-school-2605878) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-herne-pre-school-127322) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Hersden Under 5's take?

Hersden Under 5's is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Hersden Under 5's?

You can call 01227 713120 and visit hersdenunder5s.weebly.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2857253)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hersden+Under+5%27s+Project&query_place_id=ChIJPSY0cRS13kcRqMv8Him8nEI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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