Best nurseries in Sandwich
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Dover, 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 | Spring – St Bart's House Full day care · 80 places · CT13 0BS | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Merry Go Round Pre-School Full day care · 26 places · CT13 0QP | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Pegwell Bay Nursery Full day care · 65 places · CT13 9QL | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Busy Bees Playgroup Sessional day care · 30 places · CT14 0DE | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Little Explorers Eastry Ltd Full day care · 36 places · CT13 0QB | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Sandwich?
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 Sandwich?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Sandwich; listed first: Spring – St Bart's House, Merry Go Round Pre-School, Pegwell Bay Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Sandwich?
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 Sandwich?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
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.