Which nurseries in TN12 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of TN12 include Marden Pre-School Playgroup, Harpers Nursery school. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in TN12 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in TN12?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in TN12, Tonbridge

There are 11 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of TN12, Tonbridge, and 7 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 11
Outstanding: 2
Good: 5
After-school clubs: 3

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Directory listingMardenTonbridge · TN12 9JX

Marden, Tonbridge

Fox Den Nursery

Old School House, Goudhurst Road · TN12 9JX

1.9 miles from TN12

Not yet gradedFull day care23 places

A full day care nursery in Tonbridge. Registered for 23 places and run by Fox Den Nursery LTD.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMardenTonbridge · TN12 9JX

Marden, Tonbridge

Marden Pre-School Playgroup

Memorial Hall, Goudhurst Road · TN12 9JX

1.9 miles from TN12

OfstedOutstandingMay 2025Sessional40 places

A sessional nursery in Tonbridge, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2025. Registered for 40 places and run by Marden Pre - School Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHorsmondenTonbridge · TN12 8NJ

Horsmonden, Tonbridge

Horsmonden Kindergarten

Back Lane, Horsmonden · TN12 8NJ

2.2 miles from TN12

OfstedGoodFeb 2025Full day care44 places

A full day care nursery in Tonbridge, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered for 44 places and run by Horsmonden Kindergarten CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPaddock WoodKent · TN12 6EX

Paddock Wood, Kent

Be. Independent Nursery

Wheatfield House, Church Road · TN12 6EX

2.3 miles from TN12

Not yet gradedFull day care50 places

A full day care nursery in Paddock Wood. Registered for 50 places and run by Be Independent Day Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPaddock WoodTonbridge · TN12 6AB

Paddock Wood, Tonbridge

Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School

47 Station Road, Paddock Wood · TN12 6AB

2.5 miles from TN12

OfstedGoodFeb 2025Full day care58 places

A full day care nursery in Tonbridge, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered for 58 places and run by Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPaddock WoodTonbridge · TN12 6JE

Paddock Wood, Tonbridge

Discoveries Montessori Nursery School

Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Road · TN12 6JE

2.5 miles from TN12

OfstedGoodJul 2021Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Tonbridge, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2021. Registered for 20 places and run by Fisher, Sandra Elizabeth.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPaddock WoodKent · TN12 6EB

Paddock Wood, Kent

Scalliwags Pre-School

The Nursery School Unit, Paddock Wood Community Centre · TN12 6EB

2.6 miles from TN12

Not yet gradedSessional42 places

A sessional nursery in Paddock Wood. Registered for 42 places and run by Scalliwags Pre-School CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBrenchleyTonbridge · TN12 7NX

Brenchley, Tonbridge

Little Birches in Brenchley

Brenchley Memorial Hall, Brenchley Road · TN12 7NX

2.6 miles from TN12

OfstedGoodOct 2024Full day care28 places

A full day care nursery in Tonbridge, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 28 places and run by Little Birches in Brenchley Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBrenchleyTonbridge · TN12 7NY

Brenchley, Tonbridge

Brenchley Preschool

Brenchley Pre School, Brenchley Road · TN12 7NY

2.7 miles from TN12

Not yet gradedSessional38 places

A sessional nursery in Tonbridge. Registered for 38 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGoudhurstCranbrook · TN17 1JU

Goudhurst, Cranbrook

Harpers Nursery school

Harpers Farm, Summerhill · TN17 1JU

2.7 miles from TN12

OfstedOutstandingMay 2023Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Cranbrook, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 24 places and run by Wickham, Claire Jane.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBeltringPaddock Wood · TN12 6PY

Beltring, Paddock Wood

Barnies Day Nursery

Bell 5, The Hop Farm Country Park · TN12 6PY

2.7 miles from TN12

OfstedGoodOct 2024Full day care70 places

A full day care nursery in Paddock Wood, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 70 places and run by Windsor, Ann.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in TN12 at a glance

Inspection results: 7 of the 11 nurseries within 3 miles of TN12 (64%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 5 Good.
Ages taken: 11 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Kent's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours