# Saltwood Play and Learning Centre

Saltwood Play and Learning Centre is a full-day nursery at Saltwood C of E Primary School, Grange Road, Saltwood, HYTHE, CT21 4QS, in Saltwood, Kent. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, 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/saltwood-play-and-learning-centre-ey402676  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Saltwood C of E Primary School, Grange Road, Saltwood, HYTHE, CT21 4QS
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01303 238712
- Website: https://www.saltwoodplayandlearningcentre.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY402676

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 February 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/EY402676

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2009 (Reference EY402676). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402676)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402676)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402676)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 March 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/565864)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Saltwood C of E Primary School, Grange Road, Saltwood, HYTHE, CT21 4QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.081127,1.079987

- Station: Hythe Station (RHDR), 0.8 miles
- Station: Sandling, 0.9 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brockhill Country Park, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwood CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Palmarsh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hythe Bay](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hythe-bay-ey556679) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Explorers Hythe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-hythe-ey501250) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Lullabies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lullabies-ey428701) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cubs-palmarsh-pre-school-ey550665) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Happy Little Hedgehogs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hedgehogs-2820313) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Badgers Bridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badgers-bridge-ey395128) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Saltwood Play and Learning Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Saltwood Play and Learning Centre Good at its inspection on 10 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Saltwood Play and Learning Centre take?

Saltwood Play and Learning Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Saltwood Play and Learning Centre?

Hythe Station (RHDR) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Saltwood Play and Learning Centre?

You can call 01303 238712 and visit www.saltwoodplayandlearningcentre.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402676)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Saltwood+Play+%26+Learning+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJzRwWTtfA3kcRABBaNAeWvKU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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