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Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate
Tempest House, 10 Cowper Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1SX
Montessori Capacity 72 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Margate
Margate is part of Thanet district in Kent, with nursery provision concentrated across the CT9 postcode area, including central Margate, Cliftonville, Garlinge, Westbrook, Dane Valley and surrounding neighbourhoods. ToddleKids helps parents compare nurseries in Margate alongside the specific Kent funding rules and early-years SEND support available locally.
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Total nurseries
1
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Estimated cost in Margate
£186/week
· £9672/year
Based on the area average of £62/day
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 Margate?
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: CT9
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Nursery questions in Margate
Can working parents get 30 funded childcare hours in Margate?
Yes. Eligible working parents in Margate can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months, with a maximum entitlement of 1,140 hours a year. Kent requires eligibility to be confirmed by 31 August, 31 December or 31 March, depending on the term when funding should start.
Is there funded childcare specifically for eligible 2-year-olds in Margate?
Yes. Kent's Early Learning for 2 Year Olds provides eligible children with 15 funded hours a week. Parents can apply when their child reaches 1 year and 10 months, but the funded place begins after the child's second birthday.
What SEND support is available specifically in Margate?
Kent County Council operates Green Banks in Garlinge, its Multi Agency Specialist Hub for Thanet. The Margate-based centre brings together services including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language support and specialist teaching for disabled children and their families. It also has sensory and specialist play facilities.
Can a Margate nursery receive extra funding for a child with SEND?
Yes. Eligible Margate early-years providers can apply for Kent's Special Educational Needs Inclusion Fund (SENIF). The Disability Access Fund is £910 per eligible child per year, and Early Years Pupil Premium can provide up to £387.60 per child annually.
Does Kent provide Portage support for preschool children in Margate?
Yes. Kent Portage is available for preschool children with SEND who are not attending an early-years setting and have a significant delay in two or more areas of development. A formal diagnosis is not required before a child can be considered for the service.
Are there official Family Hubs in Margate?
Yes. Kent County Council currently lists Margate Family Hub, Cliftonville Family Hub and Northdown Road Family Hub within Margate, alongside other hubs elsewhere in Thanet. These provide government-backed early-years, parenting, child-development and SEND support.
Which postcode covers nurseries in Margate?
Most Margate nurseries fall within CT9. CT9 includes central Margate as well as areas such as Cliftonville, Garlinge, Westbrook and Dane Valley. ToddleKids can be used to compare settings within the specific part of Margate that suits your childcare and travel needs. Thanet Council records locations across central Margate, Cliftonville and Garlinge within CT9.
Has Kent changed early-years funding for Margate providers in 2026?
Yes. From 1 April 2026, Kent's early-years base funding rates increased to £11.18 per hour for children over 9 months to age 2, £8.23 for 2-year-olds and £5.63 for 3- and 4-year-olds. These are payments to childcare providers rather than the prices parents are charged.