# Little Oaks Capel

Little Oaks Capel is a full-day nursery at The Old School, Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7EY, in Capel-le-Ferne, Kent. It is registered for 50 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Little Oaks Early Years Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-capel-2802832  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7EY
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01303 232525
- Website: https://littleoaks.org.uk/
- Run by: [Little Oaks Early Years Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-oaks-early-years-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2802832

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 10 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802832

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2802832). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802832)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802832)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802832)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1797901)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.111046,1.214253

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel-le-Ferne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Martello Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Casper Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/casper-nursery-ey441472) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns Pre-School Folkestone CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-folkestone-cio-2774263) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Castle Hill Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-hill-village-nursery-ey371457) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Oaks Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-kindergarten-ey475631) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-childcare-2859606) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Kid Ease Hawkinge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-hawkinge-ey245457) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Oaks Capel's Ofsted rating?

Little Oaks Capel was inspected on 10 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Oaks Capel take?

Little Oaks Capel is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Oaks Capel?

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

### How do I contact Little Oaks Capel?

You can call 01303 232525 and visit littleoaks.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802832)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Oaks+Capel+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJrxwIvUG53kcRBhA7RdMgisE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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