# The Learning Tree

The Learning Tree is a full-day nursery at Chilton School, Ramsgate, CT11 0LQ, in Chilton, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-ey545910  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chilton School, Ramsgate, CT11 0LQ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01843 852700
- Website: http://thelearningtreepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY545910

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 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/EY545910

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY545910). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545910)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545910)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545910)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 February 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1126610)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chilton School, Ramsgate, CT11 0LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.331829,1.392991

- Station: Ramsgate, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Nethercourt Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Courtstairs Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Prince Edward's Promenade, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Nethercourt Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Courtstairs Play Area, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ellington Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Newington Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Priory Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ramsgate Arts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Lawrence College Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fledgelings Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-ltd-2497261) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Growing Together Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-together-nursery-2741791) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Grange Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grange-montessori-ey413013) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Buttons Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-preschool-2653671) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-nursery-ey410681) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bright Start Ramsgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-ramsgate-ey538994) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Learning Tree's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Learning Tree Good at its inspection on 22 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Learning Tree take?

The Learning Tree is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Learning Tree?

Ramsgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Learning Tree?

You can call 01843 852700 and visit thelearningtreepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545910)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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