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£111/day*
Townsend Montessori Nursery Herne Bay
Beaumont House, Beaumont Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8LX
Montessori Capacity 136 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Herne Bay
Herne Bay is within the Canterbury district of Kent and is primarily covered by the CT6 postcode area, including Beltinge, Greenhill, Herne, Broomfield and Hampton. Early-years funding and SEND support are administered by Kent County Council. ToddleKids helps parents compare nurseries in Herne Bay while understanding the funding rules, additional costs and local support that apply specifically to families in this part of Kent.
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£186/week
· £9672/year
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Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Herne Bay?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Kent County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Kent County CouncilPostcodes: CT6
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Nursery questions in Herne Bay
Can working parents get 30 funded childcare hours in Herne Bay?
Yes. Eligible working parents in Herne Bay can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child reaches 9 months, with up to 1,140 funded hours a year. Kent also permits providers to stretch those hours across more weeks of the year.
What are the funded childcare deadlines for Herne Bay parents?
Herne Bay follows Kent's county-wide deadlines. Parents must receive their eligibility code by 31 August for a September start, 31 December for a January start or 31 March for a start after Easter. Missing the deadline normally moves the funded start to the following term.
Can funded hours at a Herne Bay nursery cover a long childcare day?
Kent allows funded childcare to be used between 6am and 8pm, with a maximum of 10 funded hours in one day. The actual session pattern depends on what the individual Herne Bay nursery offers.
Can a Herne Bay nursery charge extra for funded childcare?
A provider cannot charge a compulsory top-up fee to make up the difference between government funding and its normal fees. Meals, nappies, sun cream, additional time and optional activities can have separate charges, but Kent requires consumable charges to be voluntary and clearly explained.
What extra SEND funding can Herne Bay nurseries receive?
Eligible early-years settings in Herne Bay can access Kent's Special Educational Needs Inclusion Fund (SENIF). Settings can also receive £910 per eligible child each year through the Disability Access Fund, while qualifying children can attract up to £387.60 annually through Early Years Pupil Premium.
How is extra SEND support arranged for a child at a Herne Bay nursery?
Kent assigns early-years settings access to a named adviser. Where additional help is needed, the adviser can take the child's needs to the Early Years Professional Resource Group, which brings together specialists to decide what further support should be provided. The nursery discusses this with parents before requesting additional support.
Is there an official Family Hub in Herne Bay?
Yes. Herne Bay Family Hub is one of Kent County Council's official Family Hubs within the Canterbury district. The district also includes Briary, Kingsmead, Whitstable and Wincheap hubs. Family Hubs provide government-backed early-years, parenting and SEND support.
Which postcode covers nurseries in Herne Bay?
Most Herne Bay nursery searches fall within CT6. Official Canterbury Council records show CT6 covering areas including central Herne Bay, Beltinge, Greenhill, Herne, Broomfield, Hampton and parts of Reculver, so ToddleKids parents should compare the exact setting location rather than relying on “Herne Bay” alone.