Best nurseries in Hythe
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Folkestone and Hythe, 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 | Little Explorers Hythe Full day care · 65 places · CT21 6PE | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Lullabies Full day care · 42 places · CT21 6NE | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School Full day care · 30 places · CT21 6NE | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Badgers Bridge Sessional day care · 25 places · CT21 4EU | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Hythe Bay Full day care · 69 places · CT21 6HS | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Saltwood Play and Learning Centre Full day care · 25 places · CT21 4QS | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Hythe?
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 Hythe?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Hythe; listed first: Little Explorers Hythe, Lullabies, Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Hythe?
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 Hythe?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 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.