# Ashford Play Nursery

Ashford Play Nursery is a full-day nursery at 3 Wall Road, Ashford, TN24 8NZ, in St George's Square, Kent. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 9 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashford-play-nursery-126983  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Wall Road, Ashford, TN24 8NZ
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01233 625301
- Website: http://www.ashfordplaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 126983

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 November 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/16/126983

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1992 (Reference 126983). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/126983)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/126983)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/126983)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1773370)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 Wall Road, Ashford, TN24 8NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.152718,0.871769

- Station: Ashford International, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queen Mother’s Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Vicarage Field, 0.4 miles
- Park: Memorial Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Little Manor Play Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Civic Centre North Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ashford School |  | 0–20 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Repton Manor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Phoenix Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cre8tive Play @ Sharen Jane's ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cre8tive-play-sharen-janes-ltd-2728517) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Goldilocks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-ey547406) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [St. Mary's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-127605) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridge-nursery-ey344143) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ashford Eureka Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-ashford-eureka-park-ey332752) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Victoria Park Day Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-park-day-nursery-cic-ey439746) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashford Play Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashford Play Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashford Play Nursery take?

Ashford Play Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ashford Play Nursery?

Ashford International is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ashford Play Nursery?

You can call 01233 625301 and visit www.ashfordplaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/126983)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashford+Play+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5aImgEHa3kcR33-wClNDlkU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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