# Little Oaks - Ashford

Little Oaks - Ashford is a full-day nursery at William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, ASHFORD, TN24 0LZ, in Hinxhill Park, Kent. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Little Oaks Early Years Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-ashford-127517  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, ASHFORD, TN24 0LZ
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01233 616746
- Website: http://www.littleoaks.org.uk/
- Run by: [Little Oaks Early Years Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-oaks-early-years-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 127517

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 June 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/16/127517

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2001 (Reference 127517). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127517)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127517)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127517)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 13 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1774007)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, ASHFORD, TN24 0LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.141490,0.916240

- 1 bus stop 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willesborough Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Willesborough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Brook Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| East Stour Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Ashford School |  | 0–20 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Mersham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Norton Knatchbull School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The North School | Secondary | 11–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Willesborough Baptist Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willesborough-baptist-preschool-2609381) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Cherrytree Nursery School - Newtown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherrytree-nursery-school-newtown-ey286207) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Bridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridge-nursery-ey344143) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Goldilocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-ey547406) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Cre8tive Play @ Sharen Jane's ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cre8tive-play-sharen-janes-ltd-2728517) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Ashford Play Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashford-play-nursery-126983) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Oaks - Ashford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Oaks - Ashford Good at its inspection on 20 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Oaks - Ashford take?

Little Oaks - Ashford is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Oaks - Ashford?

Little Oaks - Ashford is run by Little Oaks Early Years Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Oaks - Ashford?

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

### How do I contact Little Oaks - Ashford?

You can call 01233 616746 and visit www.littleoaks.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127517)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Oaks+Day+Nursery+Ashford&query_place_id=ChIJnb-hZtza3kcRH0iGdrga210)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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