ELS at Under 5's Preschool
The Village Centre, High Street, Staplehurst Tonbridge, TN12 0BJOfsted rating
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- Last inspected November 2025Recently, so the report is up to date
- Room for 28 childrenA smaller, homely setting
- SessionsShorter morning or afternoon sessions
More official details
- Type of provider
- Childcare on non-domestic premises · Sessional day care
- Run by
- Early Learning Steps Ltd
- Registered with Ofsted
- 26/03/2024
- Local council
- Kent
- Region
- South East
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- 2781460
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About ELS at Under 5's Preschool
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A sessional nursery in Staplehurst Tonbridge, last inspected by Ofsted in November 2025. Registered for 28 places and run by Early Learning Steps Ltd.
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Hours & visiting
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Opening hours
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- Places & sessionsWhich days and sessions are free for your child's age?
- Food & daily routinesMeals, allergies, naps and how the team keep you in the loop.
- Inspection & registrationRead the latest Ofsted report and ask what's changed since.
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- Do you work term-time or year-round?
Location
The Village Centre, High Street, Staplehurst Tonbridge, TN12 0BJ
ELS at Under 5's Preschool
The Village Centre, High Street, Staplehurst Tonbridge
TN12 0BJ
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