Best Nurseries in Herne Bay
17 nurseries in Herne Bay — 3 Outstanding, 11 Good
Ofsted ratings in Herne Bay
17
Total nurseries
3
Outstanding
11
Good
3
Not yet rated
Poppy Children's Centre Memorial Park, HERNE BAY
Herne C Of E Infant & Nursery School, Herne Bay
Herne Centre, Herne Bay
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Herne Bay
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 Herne Bay?
Herne Bay has 17 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 11 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Herne Bay are rated Outstanding or Good?
82% of nurseries in Herne Bay are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Herne Bay?
This page lists all 17 nurseries in Herne Bay sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.