Little Oaks Margate
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Margate for children from birth to 8+, open 07:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in April 2022. Open since 2012, with 49 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Kent
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Kent from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
CT9 4ANWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 17 September 2024 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 25 April 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
As children arrive at the nursery, they receive a warm welcome from the caring and energetic staff. They are happy and confident to separate from their parents and carers. For instance, children say goodbye in the foyer as they are greeted by their key person, who shares a 'special handshake' with them. Children quickly engage with their learning.
Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure at the nursery. For example, staff share age-appropriate stories and video clips during circle time, to support children to understand sensitive issues about their bodies and privacy. Children develop a good understanding of appropriate language to help to keep them safe.
Children's behaviour is good across the nursery. They demonstrate a clear understanding of why rules are in place. For instance, during free play, children share and take turns as they work cooperatively to spin a 'bodyboard'. They remind each other of the rules. Children have positive attitudes to learning as they successfully manage risk.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- provide opportunities for physically active play inside for younger children, particularly babies, to support their physical development further n continue to develop the environment to support the teaching of different faiths, religions and cultures reflected within the nursery.
- 25 April 2022Good
- 25 January 2017Good
- 22 April 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Little Oaks Margate
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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