# Kaleidascope Childcare

Kaleidascope Childcare is a full-day nursery at St. Josephs RC Primary School, Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Canterbury, CT3 3AS, in Aylesham, Kent. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Kaleidascope Child Care Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidascope-childcare-ey283103  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Josephs RC Primary School, Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Canterbury, CT3 3AS
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01304 842363
- Run by: [Kaleidascope Child Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kaleidascope-child-care-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY283103

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 September 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/EY283103

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY283103). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283103)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283103)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283103)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Josephs RC Primary School, Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Canterbury, CT3 3AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.226178,1.207846

- Station: Aylesham, 0.1 miles
- Station: Snowdown, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Village Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Aylesham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Nonington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Adisham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Beech Grove School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| Goodnestone Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossom Tree Early Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-early-education-2851790) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Baby Kaleidascope](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-kaleidascope-2866238) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunshine Corner Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-corner-nursery-ey282231) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Barham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barham-pre-school-127001) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Tots R Us](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-r-us-127724) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Shepherdswell Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shepherdswell-preschool-127535) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kaleidascope Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kaleidascope Childcare Good at its inspection on 21 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kaleidascope Childcare take?

Kaleidascope Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kaleidascope Childcare?

Kaleidascope Childcare is run by Kaleidascope Child Care Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kaleidascope Childcare?

Aylesham is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kaleidascope Childcare?

You can call 01304 842363.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283103)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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