# Little Tewkes Nursery & Childrens Centre

Little Tewkes Nursery & Childrens Centre is a full-day nursery at Tewkes Creek Pavilion, Dovervelt Road, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 8EJ, in Sunken Marsh, Essex. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tewkes-nursery-and-childrens-centre-ey342933  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tewkes Creek Pavilion, Dovervelt Road, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 8EJ
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01268 685435
- Website: https://littletewkes.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY342933

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 June 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/EY342933

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2006 (Reference EY342933). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342933)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342933)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342933)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/82070)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tewkes Creek Pavilion, Dovervelt Road, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 8EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.529162,0.593612

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Canvey Dyke, 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 Essex there are about 2.9 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 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Winter Gardens Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| William Read Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lubbins Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Canvey Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1st Friends Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-friends-nursery-2844563) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pumpkins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkins-day-nursery-402106) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-canvey-island-ey545732) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Roland Lodge Daycare The Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roland-lodge-daycare-the-hub-2843639) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kids-playhouse-day-and-afterschool-care-2589212) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Play Planet Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-planet-pre-school-ey545238) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Tewkes Nursery & Childrens Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Tewkes Nursery & Childrens Centre Good at its inspection on 10 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Tewkes Nursery & Childrens Centre take?

Little Tewkes Nursery & Childrens Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Tewkes Nursery & Childrens Centre?

Benfleet is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Tewkes Nursery & Childrens Centre?

You can call 01268 685435 and visit littletewkes.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342933)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Tewkes&query_place_id=ChIJx37ZtZba2EcRoFqRkqUVfhI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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