# Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School

Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Palmarsh Primary School, Hythe, CT21 6NE, in Burmarsh, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cubs-palmarsh-pre-school-ey550665  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Palmarsh Primary School, Hythe, CT21 6NE
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01303 239118
- Ofsted URN: EY550665

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 November 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/EY550665

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY550665). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550665)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550665)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550665)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1227771)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Palmarsh Primary School, Hythe, CT21 6NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.062958,1.051860

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmarsh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Lympne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lullabies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lullabies-ey428701) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Happy Little Hedgehogs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hedgehogs-2820313) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Explorers Hythe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-hythe-ey501250) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hythe Bay](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hythe-bay-ey556679) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Badgers Bridge at Lympne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-at-lympne-2783667) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Saltwood Play and Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltwood-play-and-learning-centre-ey402676) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School take?

Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School?

Hythe Station (RHDR) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School?

You can call 01303 239118.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550665)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Cubs+Palmarsh+Preschool+and+Afterschool%2FHoliday+Club&query_place_id=ChIJrR9zg3DB3kcRvKTtEj6GZUE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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