# St Margarets Nursery

St Margarets Nursery is a sessional pre-school at St. Margarets Nursery, Sea Street, St. Margarets-at-Cliffe, Dover, CT15 6SS, in St Margaret's at Cliffe, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-margarets-nursery-2651350  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Margarets Nursery, Sea Street, St. Margarets-at-Cliffe, Dover, CT15 6SS
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01304 853352
- Website: http://www.stmargaretsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2651350

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 July 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651350

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2651350). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651350)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651350)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651350)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/574015)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Margarets Nursery, Sea Street, St. Margarets-at-Cliffe, Dover, CT15 6SS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.150921,1.377637

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Burgoyne Heights Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burgoyne-heights-pre-school-127062) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Maison Dieu Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maison-dieu-nursery-127363) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-ey290188) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Kid Ease Dover Buckland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-dover-buckland-ey286476) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Kaleidascope Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidascope-childcare-ey312272) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery Ltd @ Crabble Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-crabble-hill-2716677) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Margarets Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Margarets Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Margarets Nursery take?

St Margarets Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact St Margarets Nursery?

You can call 01304 853352 and visit www.stmargaretsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651350)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Margaret%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJF-7knJel3kcROZRFPjPg4Ws)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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