# In The Sticks Childcare

In The Sticks Childcare is a full-day nursery at Little Hemsted, Woodland Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8DL, in Stowting, Kent. It is registered for 19 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in-the-sticks-childcare-2837968  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Hemsted, Woodland Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8DL
- Registered places: 19
- Phone: 07540 187680
- Website: https://www.inthestickschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2837968

## 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 May 2025 (Reference 2837968). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837968)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837968)
- Registered places: 19 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837968)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1894862)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Hemsted, Woodland Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.135704,1.055810

## 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowting Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lyminge Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lyminge-preschool-cio-2836052) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Badgers Bridge Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-forest-school-2661983) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Badgers Bridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-ey395128) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Elham Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elham-pre-school-ey500776) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-2551231) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Saltwood Play and Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltwood-play-and-learning-centre-ey402676) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can In The Sticks Childcare take?

In The Sticks Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 19 children at any one time.

### How do I contact In The Sticks Childcare?

You can call 07540 187680 and visit www.inthestickschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837968)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=In+The+Sticks+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJGajhmGvH3kcRb2HziJaT8a8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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