# Shepherdswell Preschool

Shepherdswell Preschool is a full-day nursery at Shepherdswell Village Hall, Coxhill, Shepherdswell, DOVER, CT15 7NN, in Sibertswold, Kent. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 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/shepherdswell-preschool-127535  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shepherdswell Village Hall, Coxhill, Shepherdswell, DOVER, CT15 7NN
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01304 830045
- Website: https://www.shepherdswellpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127535

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 December 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/16/127535

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1992 (Reference 127535). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127535)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127535)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127535)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shepherdswell Village Hall, Coxhill, Shepherdswell, DOVER, CT15 7NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.186181,1.229299

- Station: Shepherds Well, 0.2 miles
- Station: Shepherdswell Station (East Kent Railway), 0.2 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Lydden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tots R Us](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-r-us-127724) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Baby Kaleidascope](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-kaleidascope-2866238) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Blossom Tree Early Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-early-education-2851790) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Kaleidascope Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidascope-childcare-ey283103) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery Selsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-selsted-ey545769) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Sunshine Corner Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-corner-nursery-ey282231) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shepherdswell Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shepherdswell Preschool Good at its inspection on 9 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shepherdswell Preschool take?

Shepherdswell Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Shepherdswell Preschool?

Shepherds Well is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Shepherdswell Preschool?

You can call 01304 830045 and visit www.shepherdswellpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127535)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sheperdswell+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJF2vdB7Gw3kcR21ORi4Ft7IM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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