# Ditton Church Pre School

Ditton Church Pre School is a full-day nursery at 79 New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6AE, in Ditton, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ditton-church-pre-school-127147  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 79 New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6AE
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07845 921621
- Website: http://www.dittonchurchpreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 127147

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127147

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2001 (Reference 127147). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127147)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127147)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127147)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 9 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1834457)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 79 New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.295812,0.452391

- Station: Aylesford, 0.7 miles
- Station: East Malling, 0.9 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (October 2019) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ditton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Brookfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brookfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Lunsford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lift St James the Great | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Puddles Nursery and After School Club Ditton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-nursery-and-after-school-club-ditton-2503861) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawn-to-dusk-day-nursery-maidstone-ltd-ey321463) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Poppy Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppy-pre-school-cio-2574430) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School (Larkfield) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-larkfield-ltd-ey561195) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Glebe House Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glebe-house-day-nursery-ltd-127202) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-quackers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey545707) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ditton Church Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ditton Church Pre School Good at its inspection on 3 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ditton Church Pre School take?

Ditton Church Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ditton Church Pre School?

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

### How do I contact Ditton Church Pre School?

You can call 07845 921621 and visit www.dittonchurchpreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127147)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ditton+Church+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJfeSWq2U030cR-NVfa-frGvQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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