# Puddles Playgroup

Puddles Playgroup is a full-day nursery at 8th Sheppey Scout Hut, Rear of 59 Broad Street, Sheerness, ME12 1EA, in Mile Town, Kent. It is registered for 20 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddles-playgroup-2820232  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8th Sheppey Scout Hut, Rear of 59 Broad Street, Sheerness, ME12 1EA
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 2820232

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2820232). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820232)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820232)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820232)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1957976)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8th Sheppey Scout Hut, Rear of 59 Broad Street, Sheerness, ME12 1EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.437112,0.759447

- Station: Sheerness-on-Sea, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vincent Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | under 0.1 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) |  | 0.1 miles |
| West Minster Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Richmond Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Halfway Houses Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Queenborough School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| EKC Sheppey Secondary | Secondary | 11–16 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Leigh Academy Minster | Secondary | 11–18 |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Seashells Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-nursery-ey297098) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Just Kidz Nursery at St Edwards](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-kidz-nursery-at-st-edwards-2660347) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [KidZ City Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-city-nursery-2607262) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Teddy Bear Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bear-day-care-2864273) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Pipsqueaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pipsqueaks-ey257399) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Queenborough Babies & Toddlers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queenborough-babies-and-toddlers-2698954) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Puddles Playgroup take?

Puddles Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Puddles Playgroup?

Sheerness-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820232)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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