# Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids

Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids is a full-day nursery at Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids, Vulcan Close, Whitstable, CT5 4LZ, in Lower Island, Kent. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Kindergarten Kids Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitstable-day-nursery-and-kids-2496632  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids, Vulcan Close, Whitstable, CT5 4LZ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07745 102085
- Website: http://www.whitstablechildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Kindergarten Kids Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kindergarten-kids-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2496632

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 October 2021, 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/16/2496632

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference 2496632). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496632)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496632)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496632)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1091491)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids, Vulcan Close, Whitstable, CT5 4LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.349138,1.019811

- Station: Whitstable, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Lane Primary Foundation School | Primary | 1–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Whitstable Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Westmeads Community Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |
| The Whitstable School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whitstable Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitstable-day-nursery-ey320142) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Oyster Bay Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oyster-bay-nursery-ey554428) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Whitstabubbles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitstabubbles-day-nursery-ey551094) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kindergarten Kids Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-kids-ltd-ey313721) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Choochoos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/choochoos-day-nursery-2630365) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [All Saints Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-nursery-school-2787820) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids Good at its inspection on 6 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids take?

Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids?

Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids is run by Kindergarten Kids Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids?

Whitstable is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Whitstable Day Nursery & Kids?

You can call 07745 102085 and visit www.whitstablechildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496632)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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