Best Nurseries in Folkestone
31 nurseries in Folkestone — 3 Outstanding, 15 Good
Ofsted ratings in Folkestone
31
Total nurseries
3
Outstanding
15
Good
13
Not yet rated
Folkestone Baptist Church, Folkestone
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Folkestone
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 Folkestone?
Folkestone has 31 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 15 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Folkestone are rated Outstanding or Good?
58% of nurseries in Folkestone are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Folkestone?
This page lists all 31 nurseries in Folkestone sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.