# Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Association

Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Association is a sessional pre-school at The Village Hall, Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4HN, in Boughton Monchelsea, Kent. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boughton-monchelsea-playgroup-association-127031  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Village Hall, Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4HN
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07999 824478
- Website: https://bmplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127031

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 October 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/16/127031

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1991 (Reference 127031). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127031)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127031)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127031)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 January 2015). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/721347)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.229685,0.532052

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Boughton Monchelsea Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Monchelsea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Loose Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Leigh Academy Tree Tops | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Tiger Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Five Acre Wood School |  | 4–19 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Leigh Academy Oaks | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Leigh Academy Langley Park | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Boughton Monchelsea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-boughton-monchelsea-2667123) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Brishing Barn Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brishing-barn-nursery-ltd-ey418865) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Harlequin Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-forest-school-2691614) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cherubs Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-pre-school-ey246080) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tiger Cubs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiger-cubs-day-nursery-ey411555) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-maidstone-boughton-lane-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey302109) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Association's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Association Good at its inspection on 11 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Association take?

Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Association is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Association?

You can call 07999 824478 and visit bmplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127031)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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