Best Nurseries in Canterbury
50 nurseries in Canterbury — 4 Outstanding, 23 Good
Ofsted ratings in Canterbury
50
Total nurseries
4
Outstanding
23
Good
23
Not yet rated
Kent College Junior School, Canterbury
Barham C of E Primary School, CANTERBURY
St. Johns Primary School, Canterbury
Garlinge Green Road Chartham, Canterbury
The Langton School Grammar for Boys, Canterbury
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Canterbury
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Canterbury?
Canterbury has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 23 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Canterbury are rated Outstanding or Good?
54% of nurseries in Canterbury are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Canterbury?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in Canterbury sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.