# Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School

Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School is a full-day nursery at School Grounds, Church Road, Littlebourne, CANTERBURY, CT3 1XS, in Littlebourne, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, 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/littlebourne-ladybirds-pre-school-127346  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School Grounds, Church Road, Littlebourne, CANTERBURY, CT3 1XS
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01227 728388
- Website: https://www.ladybirdspre-school.com/
- Ofsted URN: 127346

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 April 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/16/127346

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1996 (Reference 127346). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127346)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127346)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127346)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Grounds, Church Road, Littlebourne, CANTERBURY, CT3 1XS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.276062,1.166773

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Littlebourne Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlebourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wingham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wingham-pre-school-2818960) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Westbere Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westbere-preschool-127766) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Woodpeckers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpeckers-nursery-127785) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Bridge Village Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridge-village-playgroup-127044) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Hersden Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hersden-under-5s-2857253) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Sturry Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sturry-pre-school-ey216100) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School Good at its inspection on 30 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School take?

Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School?

Bekesbourne is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Littlebourne Ladybirds Pre-School?

You can call 01227 728388 and visit www.ladybirdspre-school.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127346)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybirds+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJY9mqNs213kcRagolIEYvdqI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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