# Little Oaks Pre School

Little Oaks Pre School is a full-day nursery at Grounds of Stella Maris RC Primary School, Parkfield Road, Folkestone, CT19 5BY, in Foord, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Oaks Early Years Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ey364356  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grounds of Stella Maris RC Primary School, Parkfield Road, Folkestone, CT19 5BY
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01303 850205
- 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: EY364356

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 January 2025, 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/EY364356

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2007 (Reference EY364356). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364356)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364356)
- 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/EY364356)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grounds of Stella Maris RC Primary School, Parkfield Road, Folkestone, CT19 5BY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.087203,1.172994

- Station: Folkestone Central, 0.3 miles
- Station: Folkestone West, 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lower Radnor Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Upper Radnor Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Buttermere Close Play Area, 0.3 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park |  | 5–17 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Beacon Folkestone |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Folkestone Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddiwinx Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiwinx-ltd-ey479930) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Christchurch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-nursery-127104) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Nursery at Folkestone College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-folkestone-college-ey552016) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Goldilocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-2803231) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Castle Hill Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-hill-village-nursery-ey371457) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Radnor Park Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radnor-park-kindergarten-127478) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Oaks Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Oaks Pre School Good at its inspection on 14 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Oaks Pre School take?

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

### Who runs Little Oaks Pre School?

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

### What is the nearest station to Little Oaks Pre School?

Folkestone Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Oaks Pre School?

You can call 01303 850205 and visit www.littleoaks.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364356)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Oaks+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJHWv9qdW-3kcR6U8DrvuHapM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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