# 2J's Pre-School

2J's Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Woodside Community Centre, Chestnut Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2LH, in Strood West, Medway. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 21 reviews (October 2026). It is run by 2 J's Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/2js-pre-school-ey333822  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Woodside Community Centre, Chestnut Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2LH
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 07849 097247
- Website: https://www.2jspreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [2 J's Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/2-js-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY333822

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333822

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2006 (Reference EY333822). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333822)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333822)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333822)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/763786)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Woodside Community Centre, Chestnut Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.389773,0.473196

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rede Common, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Children's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Elaine Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bligh Primary School (Juniors) | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bligh Primary School (Infants) | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Nicholas CEVC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Junior | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Infant | Primary | 5–7 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Eden Childcare Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eden-childcare-nursery-and-preschool-2867881) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nuffy-bear-day-nursery-medway-2680180) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Castle View Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-view-day-nursery-ltd-103711) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cherubs Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-montessori-day-nursery-ey495639) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [SENter Light Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/senter-light-childcare-2835779) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Jack and Jill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-playgroup-ey452604) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is 2J's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated 2J's Pre-School Good at its inspection on 8 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can 2J's Pre-School take?

2J's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs 2J's Pre-School?

2J's Pre-School is run by 2 J's Pre-School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to 2J's Pre-School?

Cuxton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact 2J's Pre-School?

You can call 07849 097247 and visit www.2jspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333822)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=2J%27s+Pre-School+Strood&query_place_id=ChIJ96a7RX7M2EcR3HSyNDDdpIQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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