Nurseries and childcare in Ash
We know of 6 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Ash, 1 of them in Ash itself. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare near Ash, nearest first
- Janine's Childminding Services Child care and day care · 0.3 miles Sandwich Rd, Ash, CT3 Call
- Staple Pre School Preschool · 1.6 miles Hall, Canterbury, CT3 1LB Call
- School House Nursery Preschool · 2.5 miles School Rd, Sandwich, CT13 9HT Call
- St Barts House Preschool · 2.7 miles 17 Dover Rd, Sandwich, CT13 0BS Call
- Spring Childcare Home service · 2.7 miles 17 Dover Rd, Sandwich, CT13 0BS Call
- See-Saw Preschool Preschool · 3.0 miles School Ln, Canterbury, CT3 1BD Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Ash?
We know of 6 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Ash. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Ash
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.