# Little Oaks Margate

Little Oaks Margate is a full-day nursery at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AN, in Margate, Kent. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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-margate-ey455548  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AN
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01843 235038
- 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: EY455548

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 April 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/EY455548

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2012 (Reference EY455548). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455548)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455548)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455548)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/734114)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.378059,1.389411

- Station: Margate, 0.9 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dane Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Tivoli Park, 0.5 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Salmestone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Northdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cliftonville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St George's Church of England Foundation School | All-through | 4–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [My Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-nursery-ey293734) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Townsend Montessori Nurseries @ Margate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townsend-montessori-nurseries-margate-ey450900) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-127184) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Meadow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-ey330525) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Start Cliftonville](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-cliftonville-2821249) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cocoon in Margate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cocoon-in-margate-2749008) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Oaks Margate Good at its inspection on 25 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Oaks Margate is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Oaks Margate?

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

### What is the nearest station to Little Oaks Margate?

Margate is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Oaks Margate?

You can call 01843 235038 and visit www.littleoaks.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455548)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Oaks+Day+Nursery+-+Margate&query_place_id=ChIJG2H2mAtT2UcRSYe8Jskz_wI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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