Best Nurseries in Whitstable
13 nurseries in Whitstable — 1 Outstanding, 6 Good
Ofsted ratings in Whitstable
13
Total nurseries
1
Outstanding
6
Good
6
Not yet rated
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Swalecliffe Community Primary School, Whitstable
St. Marys Primary School, Whitstable
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Whitstable
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 Whitstable?
Whitstable has 13 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 1 are rated Outstanding and 6 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Whitstable are rated Outstanding or Good?
54% of nurseries in Whitstable are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Whitstable?
This page lists all 13 nurseries in Whitstable sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.