# Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Limited

Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Limited is a full-day nursery at Little Explorers, The Explorer, Lismore Road, Herne Bay, CT6 6PN, in Beltinge, Kent. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-care-kent-hb-limited-2750118  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Explorers, The Explorer, Lismore Road, Herne Bay, CT6 6PN
- Registered places: 22
- Ofsted URN: 2750118

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 August 2025, 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/16/2750118

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2750118). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750118)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750118)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750118)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Explorers, The Explorer, Lismore Road, Herne Bay, CT6 6PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.371367,1.155736

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Downs, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Reculver Country Park, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reculver Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Herne Bay Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Herne Bay Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Herne Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beltinge and Reculver Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beltinge-and-reculver-day-nursery-2879584) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Dan Dans Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dan-dans-ltd-ey544661) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Goldfinch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldfinch-nursery-ey414929) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kiddies Corner Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-corner-day-care-ey468342) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Sunshine Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-club-2697410) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Avenue Nursery & Forest School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/avenue-nursery-and-forest-school-limited-ey386830) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Limited Good at its inspection on 14 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Limited take?

Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Limited?

Herne Bay is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750118)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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