Best nurseries in End
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Canterbury, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club 4 Kids Childcare Full day care · 55 places · CT6 8NB | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Briary Pre-School Sessional day care · 35 places · CT6 7RS | Report card: 5 strong (Nov 2025) |
| 3 | Hampton Nursery School Sessional day care · 20 places · CT6 8LU | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Townsend Montessori @ Herne Bay Full day care · CT6 8LX | Good (2021) |
| 5 | The Castle Pre School Whitstable LTD Sessional day care · 60 places · CT5 2NW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in End?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
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What are the best nurseries in End?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in End, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Club 4 Kids Childcare, Briary Pre-School, Hampton Nursery School.
How much does nursery cost in End?
In South East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £202 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in End?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
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Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.