# Lilliput Pre-school

Lilliput Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Military Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 1PA, in Northgate, Kent. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-pre-school-ey398179  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Military Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 1PA
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01227 763388
- Website: http://www.lilliputpreschool.info/
- Ofsted URN: EY398179

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 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/EY398179

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2009 (Reference EY398179). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398179)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398179)
- 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/EY398179)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1102895)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Military Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 1PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.284552,1.093352

- Station: Canterbury West, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Legacy Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: north holmes campus, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Parkside Community Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Stephen's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Nicholas' School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bluebells Kindergarten Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-kindergarten-canterbury-2900126) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-day-nursery-holiday-playscheme-and-asc-127078) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-canterbury-ey333589) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bovan Creek](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovan-creek-2725661) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Nursery At Canterbury College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-canterbury-college-2503414) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-canterbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey307211) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lilliput Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lilliput Pre-school Good at its inspection on 20 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lilliput Pre-school take?

Lilliput Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lilliput Pre-school?

Canterbury West is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lilliput Pre-school?

You can call 01227 763388 and visit www.lilliputpreschool.info.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY398179)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lilliput+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJAUoltUvK3kcRHiSEZara47w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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