Best nurseries in Lyminge
7 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 | Kid Ease Swingfield House Full day care · 57 places · CT15 7SH | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Badgers Bridge Forest School Sessional day care · 15 places · CT18 8JE | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Little Oaks Nursery Selsted Full day care · 24 places · CT15 7HH | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Elham Pre School Full day care · 12 places · CT4 6SX | Inadequate (2025) |
| 5 | Badgers Bridge On The Minnis Sessional day care · 30 places · CT4 6DU | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | In The Sticks Childcare Full day care · 19 places · CT18 8DL | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Lyminge Preschool CIO Full day care · 36 places · CT18 8EW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Lyminge?
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 Lyminge?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Lyminge, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Kid Ease Swingfield House, Badgers Bridge Forest School, Little Oaks Nursery Selsted.
How much does nursery cost in Lyminge?
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 Lyminge?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Folkestone · Hythe · Sandgate
Neighbourhoods
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.