# ABC Pre-School Group

ABC Pre-School Group is a sessional pre-school at ABC Playgroup, 13-14 Mercury Close, Rochester, ME1 3AT, in Borstal, Medway. It is registered for 23 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-pre-school-group-103780  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: ABC Playgroup, 13-14 Mercury Close, Rochester, ME1 3AT
- Registered places: 23
- Ofsted URN: 103780

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 October 2023, 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/16/103780

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1995 (Reference 103780). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103780)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103780)
- Registered places: 23 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103780)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 May 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/783920)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: ABC Playgroup, 13-14 Mercury Close, Rochester, ME1 3AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.376122,0.487995

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Temple Marsh, 0.4 miles
- Park: Fort Clarence Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Delce Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Crest Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Cedar Children's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mini Treasures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-treasures-day-nursery-2847467) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nuffy-bear-day-nursery-medway-2680180) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey313883) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rochester Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rochester-preschool-2768952) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Top of the Hill Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-of-the-hill-pre-school-ltd-2837919) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Nest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-nursery-2859279) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is ABC Pre-School Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated ABC Pre-School Group Good at its inspection on 18 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can ABC Pre-School Group take?

ABC Pre-School Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 23 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to ABC Pre-School Group?

Cuxton is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103780)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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