# Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten

Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten is a sessional pre-school at 9 Gatland Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8PJ, in Cherry Orchard, Kent. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cobnuts-steiner-kindergarten-ey313859  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 9 Gatland Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8PJ
- Registered places: 15
- Website: http://www.cobnutskindergarten.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY313859

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313859

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2005 (Reference EY313859). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313859)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313859)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313859)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 September 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/897908)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 9 Gatland Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.264342,0.490057

- Station: East Farleigh, 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bower Grove School |  | 4–16 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| West Borough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Barming Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Helens Montessori School |  | 2–12 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Lizzy Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-lizzy-nursery-ltd-ey557385) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Hemsley House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hemsley-house-nursery-school-2685154) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Hospital](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-maidstone-hospital-ey299059) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Wendy House At St Michaels](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wendy-house-at-st-michaels-ey539768) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-maidstone-oakwood-2823439) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tiny Treasures Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-treasures-preschool-ey536514) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 5 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten take?

Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten?

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

### How do I contact Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten?

You can visit www.cobnutskindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313859)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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