# Kaleidascope Childcare

Kaleidascope Childcare is a full-day nursery at Methodist Church Hall, Bartholomew Street, Dover, CT16 2LH, in Dover, Kent. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kaleidascope Child Care Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidascope-childcare-ey312272  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Methodist Church Hall, Bartholomew Street, Dover, CT16 2LH
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01304 219509
- Run by: [Kaleidascope Child Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kaleidascope-child-care-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY312272

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 February 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/EY312272

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2005 (Reference EY312272). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312272)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312272)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312272)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 September 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/902373)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church Hall, Bartholomew Street, Dover, CT16 2LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.132163,1.304085

- Station: Dover Priory, 0.4 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Connaught Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Pencester Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Dover College |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Priory Fields School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 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) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Feet Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-ey556968) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Maison Dieu Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maison-dieu-nursery-127363) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-ey290188) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery Ltd @ Crabble Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-crabble-hill-2716677) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Next Steps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-steps-preschool-ey500822) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Choochoos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/choochoos-day-nursery-2629641) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kaleidascope Childcare Good at its inspection on 23 February 2023, 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 36 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?

Dover Priory is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kaleidascope Childcare?

You can call 01304 219509.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312272)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kaleidascope+Childcare+Limited&query_place_id=ChIJe6X-s9e63kcR7R6tTOY89S0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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