# Farm Work Play

Farm Work Play is a full-day nursery at Monkshill Farm, Monkshill Road, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9EH, in Boughton and Courtenay, Kent. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farm-work-play-ey545320  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Monkshill Farm, Monkshill Road, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9EH
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01227 752777
- Website: http://farmworkplay.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY545320

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 September 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/EY545320

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY545320). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545320)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545320)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545320)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/959770)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Monkshill Farm, Monkshill Road, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.326497,0.964273

## 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 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernhill Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Graveney Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dawes Community Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawes-community-childcare-centre-160294) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Magpie Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magpie-pre-school-ey494665) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [D-Dee's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/d-dees-day-nursery-2613841) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Bees Knees Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bees-knees-playgroup-ey427901) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Oyster Bay Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oyster-bay-nursery-ey554428) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Faversham House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/faversham-house-day-nursery-2574174) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Farm Work Play's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Farm Work Play Good at its inspection on 24 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Farm Work Play take?

Farm Work Play is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Farm Work Play?

You can call 01227 752777 and visit farmworkplay.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545320)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Farm+Work+Play&query_place_id=ChIJ_6Y6u0DN3kcRcKSjw_LNb-0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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