# Little Explorers Kindergarten The Hive

Little Explorers Kindergarten The Hive is a sessional pre-school at Unit 2 & 3 The Hive, Northfleet, GRAVESEND, DA11 9DE, in Northfleet, Kent. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Explorers Kindergarten Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-kindergarten-the-hive-ey489888  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Unit 2 & 3 The Hive, Northfleet, GRAVESEND, DA11 9DE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01474 537300
- Website: http://www.littleexplorers-kent.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Explorers Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-explorers-kindergarten-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY489888

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489888

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2015 (Reference EY489888). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489888)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489888)
- 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/EY489888)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 2 & 3 The Hive, Northfleet, GRAVESEND, DA11 9DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.446264,0.328630

- Station: Northfleet, 0.2 miles
- Station: Ebbsfleet International, 0.4 miles
- Station: Swanscombe, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ebbsfleet River Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Ebbsfleet Central Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Huntley Avenue Play Area, 0.2 miles
- 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Manor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Rosherville Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Northfleet Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Springhead Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ebbsfleet Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Snowden Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snowden-hill-nursery-ey484166) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-as-bees-nursery-and-preschool-2755805) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Our Ladys Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-ladys-pre-school-127424) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Feet of Ebbsfleet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-feet-of-ebbsfleet-2673678) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cygnets Pre-School/Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cygnets-pre-school-nursery-ey350289) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-swanscombe-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey542725) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Kindergarten The Hive's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Kindergarten The Hive Outstanding at its inspection on 18 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Kindergarten The Hive take?

Little Explorers Kindergarten The Hive is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Explorers Kindergarten The Hive?

Little Explorers Kindergarten The Hive is run by Little Explorers Kindergarten Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Kindergarten The Hive?

Northfleet is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Kindergarten The Hive?

You can call 01474 537300 and visit www.littleexplorers-kent.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489888)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Kindergarten+%26+Nursery+Hive&query_place_id=ChIJ00GH_4m22EcRBzdH8XscH1k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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