Best nurseries in Herne Bay
11 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 | Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Limited Full day care · 22 places · CT6 6PN | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Hampton Nursery School Sessional day care · 20 places · CT6 8LU | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Sunshine Club Full day care · 36 places · CT6 5BQ | Good (2025) |
| 6 | Kiddies Corner Day Care Full day care · 35 places · CT6 5SJ | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery Ltd. Full day care · 46 places · CT6 8QZ | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Avenue Nursery & Forest School Limited Full day care · 40 places · CT6 5RG | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Townsend Montessori @ Herne Bay Full day care · CT6 8LX | Good (2021) |
| 10 | Beltinge and Reculver Day Nursery Full day care · 42 places · CT6 6TA | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | The Castle Pre School Whitstable LTD Sessional day care · 60 places · CT5 2NW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Herne Bay?
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.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Herne Bay?
Of 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Herne Bay, 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, Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Limited.
How much does nursery cost in Herne Bay?
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 Herne Bay?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 9 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Canterbury · Whitstable · End
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.