# Monkton Under 5's Playgroup

Monkton Under 5's Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Monkton Men's Institute, 122 Monkton Street, Monkton, Ramsgate, CT12 4JQ, in Monkton, Kent. It is registered for 12 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkton-under-5s-playgroup-127388  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Monkton Men's Institute, 122 Monkton Street, Monkton, Ramsgate, CT12 4JQ
- Registered places: 12
- Phone: 01843 446490
- Website: http://monktonunderfives.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127388

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 March 2023, 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/16/127388

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2001 (Reference 127388). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127388)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127388)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127388)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 December 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/620203)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Monkton Men's Institute, 122 Monkton Street, Monkton, Ramsgate, CT12 4JQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.338819,1.281068

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Minster Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manor House Minster Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-minster-nursery-ltd-2788779) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Manor House Kindergarten Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-kindergarten-nursery-ey551890) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-school-127411) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Butterflies Pre-School Westgate Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-westgate-limited-ey489770) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Pegwell Bay Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pegwell-bay-nursery-ey552782) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Wonders Westgate Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-westgate-ltd-2832632) |  |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Monkton Under 5's Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Monkton Under 5's Playgroup Good at its inspection on 29 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Monkton Under 5's Playgroup take?

Monkton Under 5's Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Monkton Under 5's Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact Monkton Under 5's Playgroup?

You can call 01843 446490 and visit monktonunderfives.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127388)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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