# Woodlands Nursery and Preschool

Woodlands Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Woodlands Nursery & Preschool, 334 Minster Road, Minster on Sea, SHEERNESS, ME12 3PE, in Minster, Kent. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nursery-and-preschool-ey418823  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Woodlands Nursery & Preschool, 334 Minster Road, Minster on Sea, SHEERNESS, ME12 3PE
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01795 875849
- Website: http://www.woodlandspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY418823

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 November 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/EY418823

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY418823). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418823)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418823)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418823)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/714051)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Woodlands Nursery & Preschool, 334 Minster Road, Minster on Sea, SHEERNESS, ME12 3PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.420592,0.803260

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Glen, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Thistle Hill Play Area, 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 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Thistle Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Halfway Houses Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Richmond Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Leigh Academy Minster | Secondary | 11–18 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| EKC Sheppey Secondary | Secondary | 11–16 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Minster Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minster-playgroup-ey422048) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Minster Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minster-playgroup-ey560596) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Daisychains Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisychains-nursery-ey405580) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Teddy Bear Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bear-day-care-2864273) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Queenborough Babies & Toddlers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queenborough-babies-and-toddlers-2698954) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Puddles Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddles-playgroup-2820232) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodlands Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodlands Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 4 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodlands Nursery and Preschool take?

Woodlands Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Woodlands Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01795 875849 and visit www.woodlandspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418823)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodlands&query_place_id=ChIJW8SQJ9Mr2UcRCL3voZ9KAKM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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