# Delarue Crickets Pre-school

Delarue Crickets Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Poplar Meadow, Welland Road, Tonbridge, TN10 3TD, in The Park, Kent. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/delarue-crickets-pre-school-ey538754  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Poplar Meadow, Welland Road, Tonbridge, TN10 3TD
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07496 288372
- Website: http://www.delaruecrickets.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY538754

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 May 2023, 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/EY538754

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2016 (Reference EY538754). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538754)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538754)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538754)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Poplar Meadow, Welland Road, Tonbridge, TN10 3TD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.206696,0.272426

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilden Grange School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Long Mead Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Cage Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Stocks Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hilden Oaks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilden-oaks-nursery-ey360192) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Playaway Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-preschool-ey557921) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Blooming Olives Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-olives-day-nursery-limited-2849725) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tots Teachers Preschool 3](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-teachers-preschool-3-2595658) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Play 'n Grow Childcare Ltd - Angel Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-n-grow-childcare-ltd-angel-centre-2813792) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Roselands Pre-School Highamwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roselands-pre-school-highamwood-ey404011) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Delarue Crickets Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Delarue Crickets Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 4 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Delarue Crickets Pre-school take?

Delarue Crickets Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Delarue Crickets Pre-school?

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

### How do I contact Delarue Crickets Pre-school?

You can call 07496 288372 and visit www.delaruecrickets.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538754)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Delarue+Crickets+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJH6-78jNP30cRhJwSSHHyedk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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