# Little Scarecrows

Little Scarecrows is a full-day nursery at Preston Road, Manston, Ramsgate, CT12 5BA, in Manston, Kent. It is registered for 17 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scarecrows-127366  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Preston Road, Manston, Ramsgate, CT12 5BA
- Registered places: 17
- Phone: 01843 823918
- Website: http://www.littlescarecrowsnurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127366

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127366

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1993 (Reference 127366). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127366)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127366)
- Registered places: 17 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127366)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Preston Road, Manston, Ramsgate, CT12 5BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.346516,1.370348

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laleham Gap School |  | 4–18 | Outstanding (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Newington Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Dame Janet Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Chilton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Ellington Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Foreland Fields School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rock of Ages Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rock-of-ages-nursery-2597939) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Growing Together Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-together-nursery-2741791) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Buttons Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-preschool-2653671) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Learning Tree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-ey545910) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Fledgelings Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-ltd-2497261) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [U1R Thanet Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/u1r-thanet-nursery-2722763) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Scarecrows's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Scarecrows Outstanding at its inspection on 28 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Scarecrows take?

Little Scarecrows is registered with Ofsted for up to 17 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Scarecrows?

Thanet Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Scarecrows?

You can call 01843 823918 and visit www.littlescarecrowsnurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127366)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Scarecrows+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ14fmCChT2UcRJjSk3J2BdLI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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