# Jack in a Box Nursery

Jack in a Box Nursery is a full-day nursery at Aycliffe CP School, St. Davids Avenue, Dover, CT17 9HJ, in Aycliffe, Kent. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-a-box-nursery-ey287295  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Aycliffe CP School, St. Davids Avenue, Dover, CT17 9HJ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01304 448383
- Website: http://www.jackinaboxnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY287295

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, 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/EY287295

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2004 (Reference EY287295). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287295)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287295)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287295)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Aycliffe CP School, St. Davids Avenue, Dover, CT17 9HJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.111766,1.287325

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Martin's School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Vale View Community School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Elms School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Priory Fields School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Dover College |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Next Steps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-steps-preschool-ey500822) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Happy Feet Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-ey556968) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kid Ease Dover Triangles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-dover-triangles-ey278153) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-ey290188) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kaleidascope Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidascope-childcare-ey312272) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Maison Dieu Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maison-dieu-nursery-127363) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jack in a Box Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jack in a Box Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jack in a Box Nursery take?

Jack in a Box Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Jack in a Box Nursery?

Dover Priory is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Jack in a Box Nursery?

You can call 01304 448383 and visit www.jackinaboxnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287295)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jack+In+A+Box+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJce5GQj673kcRpTchJRkaIQA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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