# Aylesford Pre-School

Aylesford Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Aylesford Pavilion, Forstal Road, Aylesford, ME20 7AU, in Aylesford, Kent. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aylesford-pre-school-2537754  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Aylesford Pavilion, Forstal Road, Aylesford, ME20 7AU
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07561 175400
- Website: http://www.aylesfordpre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2537754

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 June 2022, 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/16/2537754

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2537754). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537754)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537754)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537754)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1196721)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Aylesford Pavilion, Forstal Road, Aylesford, ME20 7AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.303668,0.483385

- Station: Aylesford, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Allington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (July 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Ditton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (October 2019) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Palace Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Burham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppy Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppy-pre-school-cio-2574430) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Eccles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eccles-pre-school-127166) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Playhouse Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-preschool-ey448617) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Ditton Church Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ditton-church-pre-school-127147) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Muddy Puddles Nursery and After School Club Ditton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-nursery-and-after-school-club-ditton-2503861) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Cece's Rainbow Kids Hermitage Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ceces-rainbow-kids-hermitage-park-2688099) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Aylesford Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Aylesford Pre-School Good at its inspection on 24 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Aylesford Pre-School take?

Aylesford Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Aylesford Pre-School?

Aylesford is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Aylesford Pre-School?

You can call 07561 175400 and visit www.aylesfordpre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537754)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Aylesford+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJB8STKogz30cR8_9VplXwOwo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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