# The Firs Nursery CIO

The Firs Nursery CIO is a sessional pre-school at Firs Nursery, Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7QN, in Shalmsford Street, Kent. It is registered for 68 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-firs-nursery-cio-2881694  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Firs Nursery, Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7QN
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01227 731876
- Website: http://www.firsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2881694

## 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 2026 (Reference 2881694). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881694)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881694)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881694)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1102802)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Firs Nursery, Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7QN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.251038,1.011297

- Station: Chartham, 0.5 miles
- 8 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Chartham Holistic Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chartham-holistic-kindergarten-2820565) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [New House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-house-nursery-school-127403) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-cottage-nursery-at-kent-college-ey553970) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [City View Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-view-pre-school-and-nursery-ey392223) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Wincheap Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wincheap-pre-school-ey392216) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-canterbury-2629640) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Firs Nursery CIO take?

The Firs Nursery CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Firs Nursery CIO?

Chartham is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Firs Nursery CIO?

You can call 01227 731876 and visit www.firsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881694)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Firs+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJNcv-OJnO3kcRa0ug6_-GJ4k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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