# Little Oaks Day Nursery

Little Oaks Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at East Kent Hospitals N H S Trust, Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 3NG, in St Martin's, Kent. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-ey449585  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: East Kent Hospitals N H S Trust, Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 3NG
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01227 783068
- Website: https://littleoaks.org.uk/canterbury-2/
- Ofsted URN: EY449585

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 January 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/EY449585

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY449585). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449585)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449585)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449585)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1103016)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: East Kent Hospitals N H S Trust, Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 3NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.266593,1.087113

- Station: Canterbury East, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Mary Bredin, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas' School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Parkside Community Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery - Canterbury Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jo-jos-day-care-nursery-canterbury-ltd-2842937) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-127645) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Nursery At Canterbury College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-canterbury-college-2503414) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-canterbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey307211) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wincheap Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wincheap-pre-school-ey392216) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bovan Creek](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovan-creek-2725661) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Oaks Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Oaks Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Oaks Day Nursery take?

Little Oaks Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Oaks Day Nursery?

Canterbury East is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Oaks Day Nursery?

You can call 01227 783068 and visit littleoaks.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449585)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Oaks+Day+Nursery+Canterbury&query_place_id=ChIJBdcbNCzK3kcRIeElKPUcsSA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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