# Minster Playgroup

Minster Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Minster Abbey Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 2HE, in Minster, Kent. It is registered for 31 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 (October 2026). It is run by Minster Playgroup Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minster-playgroup-ey560596  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Minster Abbey Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 2HE
- Registered places: 31
- Phone: 07598 986782
- Website: http://minsterplaygroup.co.uk/
- Run by: [Minster Playgroup Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/minster-playgroup-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY560596

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 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/EY560596

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2018 (Reference EY560596). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560596)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560596)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560596)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1194002)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Minster Abbey Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 2HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.422953,0.812093

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Glen, 0.3 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 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Thistle Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Halfway Houses Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Leigh Academy Minster | Secondary | 11–18 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| EKC Sheppey Secondary | Secondary | 11–16 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Minster Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minster-playgroup-ey422048) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Daisychains Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisychains-nursery-ey405580) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Woodlands Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nursery-and-preschool-ey418823) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Teddy Bear Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bear-day-care-2864273) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Puddles Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddles-playgroup-2820232) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Queenborough Babies & Toddlers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queenborough-babies-and-toddlers-2698954) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Minster Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Minster Playgroup Good at its inspection on 22 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Minster Playgroup take?

Minster Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

### Who runs Minster Playgroup?

Minster Playgroup is run by Minster Playgroup Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Minster Playgroup?

You can call 07598 986782 and visit minsterplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560596)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Minster+playgroup+Abbey+site&query_place_id=ChIJrb23EyYr2UcRZSoSHhnA8rA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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