# Tiny Stars Canterbury

Tiny Stars Canterbury is a full-day nursery at Printing House, Simmonds Road, Canterbury, CT1 3RA, in Canterbury, Kent. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 32 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-stars-canterbury-ey489431  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Printing House, Simmonds Road, Canterbury, CT1 3RA
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 07775 077859
- Website: https://www.tinystarsnurseries.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY489431

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 March 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.

Inspection history:

- 13 March 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 20 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489431

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY489431). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489431)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 13 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489431)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489431)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 28 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1435386)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Printing House, Simmonds Road, Canterbury, CT1 3RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.273545,1.070400

- Station: Canterbury East, 0.2 miles
- Station: Canterbury West, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Martyrs' Field Memorial, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dane John Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Toddler's Cove, 0.3 miles
- Park: Garden of St Mary de Castro, 0.3 miles
- Park: Westgate Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Wincheap Play Area, under 0.1 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 32 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Nicholas' School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Canterbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wincheap Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wincheap-pre-school-ey392216) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery - Canterbury Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jo-jos-day-care-nursery-canterbury-ltd-2842937) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [City View Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-view-pre-school-and-nursery-ey392223) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-127645) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery Canterbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-canterbury-2629640) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bovan Creek](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovan-creek-2725661) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tiny Stars Canterbury's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tiny Stars Canterbury Good at its inspection on 13 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tiny Stars Canterbury take?

Tiny Stars Canterbury is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tiny Stars Canterbury?

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

### How do I contact Tiny Stars Canterbury?

You can call 07775 077859 and visit www.tinystarsnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489431)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiny+Stars+Nursery+Canterbury%2C+Kent&query_place_id=ChIJ_f8PsMjL3kcRBRi1DV2CXoc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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