# Little Explorers Hythe

Little Explorers Hythe is a full-day nursery at Unit 3, Pennypot Industrial Estate, Hythe, CT21 6PE, in Orchard Valley, Kent. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-hythe-ey501250  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 3, Pennypot Industrial Estate, Hythe, CT21 6PE
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01303 487877
- Website: http://www.littleexplorershythe.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY501250

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 July 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/EY501250

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY501250). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501250)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501250)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501250)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/933979)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 3, Pennypot Industrial Estate, Hythe, CT21 6PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.067753,1.063867

- Station: Hythe Station (RHDR), 0.4 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hythe Green, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Palmarsh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Lympne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lullabies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lullabies-ey428701) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cubs-palmarsh-pre-school-ey550665) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hythe Bay](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hythe-bay-ey556679) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy Little Hedgehogs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hedgehogs-2820313) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Saltwood Play and Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltwood-play-and-learning-centre-ey402676) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Badgers Bridge at Lympne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-at-lympne-2783667) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Hythe's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Hythe Good at its inspection on 4 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Hythe take?

Little Explorers Hythe is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Hythe?

Hythe Station (RHDR) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Hythe?

You can call 01303 487877 and visit www.littleexplorershythe.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501250)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Hythe&query_place_id=ChIJI5hKUhjB3kcR2zI-uJXWfLs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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