# Hythe Bay

Hythe Bay is a full-day nursery at Hythe Bay Childrens Centre, Cinque Ports Avenue, HYTHE, CT21 6HS, in Hythe, Kent. It is registered for 69 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hythe-bay-ey556679  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hythe Bay Childrens Centre, Cinque Ports Avenue, HYTHE, CT21 6HS
- Registered places: 69
- Phone: 01303 267802
- Website: http://www.hythebaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY556679

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 March 2022, 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/EY556679

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY556679). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556679)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556679)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556679)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hythe Bay Childrens Centre, Cinque Ports Avenue, HYTHE, CT21 6HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.068390,1.078670

- Station: Hythe Station (RHDR), 0.4 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hythe Green, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Hythe Green Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Palmarsh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Explorers Hythe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-hythe-ey501250) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Saltwood Play and Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltwood-play-and-learning-centre-ey402676) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Lullabies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lullabies-ey428701) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cubs-palmarsh-pre-school-ey550665) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Happy Little Hedgehogs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hedgehogs-2820313) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Badgers Bridge at Lympne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-at-lympne-2783667) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hythe Bay's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hythe Bay Good at its inspection on 15 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hythe Bay take?

Hythe Bay is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hythe Bay?

Hythe Station (RHDR) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hythe Bay?

You can call 01303 267802 and visit www.hythebaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556679)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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