# Jumping Jacks Pre School

Jumping Jacks Pre School is a full-day nursery at The Tower Theatre, North Road, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3HL, in Sandgate, Kent. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-jacks-pre-school-ey397291  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Tower Theatre, North Road, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3HL
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01303 842233
- Ofsted URN: EY397291

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 March 2024, 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/EY397291

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2009 (Reference EY397291). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397291)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397291)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397291)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/289720)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Tower Theatre, North Road, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.079260,1.134324

- Station: Folkestone West, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Golden Valley Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wilberforce Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sandgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Harcourt Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Folkestone Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shorncliffe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shorncliffe-nursery-ey336391) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [First Learners' Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-learners-nursery-ey535728) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St. Martin's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-martins-pre-school-ey495180) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Oaks Sandgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-sandgate-2532827) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Greenfields Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenfields-nursery-ey332672) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Playbox Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playbox-day-nursery-ey452752) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jumping Jacks Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jumping Jacks Pre School Good at its inspection on 8 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jumping Jacks Pre School take?

Jumping Jacks Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Jumping Jacks Pre School?

Folkestone West is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Jumping Jacks Pre School?

You can call 01303 842233.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397291)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jumping+Jacks+Preschool%2C+Out+of+School+Club+%26+Baby+Unit&query_place_id=ChIJBSHUiU-_3kcRQZApa-3Xx-E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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