Ofsted rating
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What Ofsted says
Rated Good
Ofsted found this nursery gives children good care and helps them learn well. Most nurseries in England are rated Good.
- Inadequate
- Needs improving
- Good
- Outstanding
- Last inspected October 2024Read the report for the details
- Room for 20 childrenA smaller, homely setting
- Full day careOpen long enough to cover a working day
More official details
- Type of provider
- Childcare on non-domestic premises · Full day care
- Run by
- Smilers Committee
- Registered with Ofsted
- 05/08/1991
- Local council
- Kent
- Region
- South East
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- 127555
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About Smilers Pre-school
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A full day care nursery in Walderslade, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 20 places and run by Smilers Committee.
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Location
Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade, ME5 9HP
Smilers Pre-school
Walderslade Baptist Church, Catkin Close, Walderslade
ME5 9HP
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