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Woodland nursery at St Edmund’s School, Kent College’s Garden Cottage and Junior King’s all have excellent provision and are popular. With small ratios, homely well-equipped settings and flexible hours they provide the ‘ultimate in childcare’. Waiting lists into double digits so best to get in early. Choochoos Day Nursery and The Acorn’s Day Nursery (adjoined to St Stephen’s Junior School) are outstanding. Woodpeckers in Bridge is very popular as is Bossingham pre-school in rural Canterbury.
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Considering the size of this area, it’s not surprising that there are many nurseries in the coastal towns offering good provision. However, Dover College nursery and forest school have a ‘special’ feel. Squirrels at Northbourne Park starts them early with French and parents are advised to secure a place as soon as possible. In Broadstairs, Townsend Montessori, Barbies and Manor House Kindergarden are well-established, experienced and excellent individual providers.
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There are many nurseries in Ashford serving the growing population and new housing developments, but Ashford School really does provide the two best options. The Stables at Ashford School Prep is very popular with a purpose-built light, airy and inspiring nursery cleverly designed to be in keeping with the historic building it adjoins. The Bridge in the centre of Ashford at Ashford Senior School focuses on age-appropriate provision in a caring and mindful environment. Both have waiting lists and it’s not uncommon for prospective parents to get their viewing in before the baby arrives.
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