# Spring – St Bart's House

Spring – St Bart's House is a full-day nursery at St. Barts House Day Nursery, 17 Dover Road, SANDWICH, CT13 0BS, in Sandwich, Kent. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Action For Children Developments Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-st-barts-house-2507943  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Barts House Day Nursery, 17 Dover Road, SANDWICH, CT13 0BS
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01304 615129
- Website: https://www.springnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Action For Children Developments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/action-for-children-developments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2507943

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 January 2025, 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/16/2507943

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2019 (Reference 2507943). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507943)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507943)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507943)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1229965)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Barts House Day Nursery, 17 Dover Road, SANDWICH, CT13 0BS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.268158,1.339659

- Station: Sandwich, 0.2 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Sandwich Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Worth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Davenport School |  | 5–12 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| Sir Roger Manwood's School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Sandwich Technology School | Secondary | 11–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Merry Go Round Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-pre-school-ey287735) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-playgroup-ey392994) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Explorers Eastry Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-eastry-ltd-2813329) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Pegwell Bay Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pegwell-bay-nursery-ey552782) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Wrap Around Care and Snug Bugs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wrap-around-care-and-snug-bugs-nursery-ey438747) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Deal Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/deal-nursery-and-forest-school-2821724) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Spring – St Bart's House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Spring – St Bart's House Good at its inspection on 7 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Spring – St Bart's House take?

Spring – St Bart's House is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Spring – St Bart's House?

Spring – St Bart's House is run by Action For Children Developments Limited, which runs 22 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Spring – St Bart's House?

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

### How do I contact Spring – St Bart's House?

You can call 01304 615129 and visit www.springnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507943)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Spring+Childcare+St+Bart%27s&query_place_id=ChIJh2_U2OSt3kcRO8eXZMjfWpA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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