# Little Oaks Kindergarten

Little Oaks Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at 85 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP, in Hawkinge, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Little Oaks Early Years Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-kindergarten-ey475631  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 85 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01303 892053
- Website: https://littleoaks.org.uk/hawkinge-2/
- Run by: [Little Oaks Early Years Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-oaks-early-years-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY475631

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 2022, 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/EY475631

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY475631). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475631)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475631)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475631)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/721791)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 85 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.113570,1.166940

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Frank and Betty's Field, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Grebe Close, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Winter Drive Play Area, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkinge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| The Churchill School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Folkestone Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| The Beacon Folkestone |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Harcourt Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-childcare-2859606) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kid Ease Hawkinge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-hawkinge-ey245457) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-ey484432) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Acorns Pre-School Folkestone CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-folkestone-cio-2774263) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Oaks Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey364356) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Playbox Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playbox-day-nursery-ey452752) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Oaks Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 24 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Oaks Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Oaks Kindergarten?

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

### How do I contact Little Oaks Kindergarten?

You can call 01303 892053 and visit littleoaks.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475631)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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