# Pipsqueaks

Pipsqueaks is a full-day nursery at Harris House, North Road, Queenborough, ME11 5HA, in Queenborough, Kent. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pipsqueaks-ey257399  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Harris House, North Road, Queenborough, ME11 5HA
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01795 666420
- Ofsted URN: EY257399

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 April 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.

Inspection history:

- 12 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 9 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257399

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2003 (Reference EY257399). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257399)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 12 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257399)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257399)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/714681)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harris House, North Road, Queenborough, ME11 5HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.417077,0.747380

- Station: Queenborough, 0.1 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queenborough Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenborough School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| West Minster Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Halfway Houses Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Rose Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Richmond Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Leigh Academy Minster | Secondary | 11–18 |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teddy Bear Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bear-day-care-2546771) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Queenborough Babies & Toddlers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queenborough-babies-and-toddlers-2698954) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Teddy Bear Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bear-day-care-2864273) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Just Kidz Nursery at St Edwards](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-kidz-nursery-at-st-edwards-2660347) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Puddles Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddles-playgroup-2820232) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Seashells Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-nursery-ey297098) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pipsqueaks's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pipsqueaks Good at its inspection on 12 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pipsqueaks take?

Pipsqueaks is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Pipsqueaks?

Queenborough is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pipsqueaks?

You can call 01795 666420.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257399)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pipsqueaks&query_place_id=ChIJg5msdfDV2EcRYXZ_XF40_0k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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