# Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School

Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Units 3 & 3a, Birchlands Business Centre, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JH, in Hawkenbury, Kent. It is registered for 82 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-park-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey468185  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Units 3 & 3a, Birchlands Business Centre, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JH
- Registered places: 82
- Phone: 01892 512313
- Website: http://www.forestparknursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY468185

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 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/EY468185

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2013 (Reference EY468185). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468185)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468185)
- Registered places: 82 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468185)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/620092)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Units 3 & 3a, Birchlands Business Centre, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.118061,0.273103

- Station: Tunbridge Wells, 1.0 miles
- Station: Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway), 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Mead School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Broadwater Down Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Wells Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Beechwood School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-127486) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Little Learning Tree Preschool – Bayhall Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learning-tree-preschool-bayhall-road-ey561845) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Rascals Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-nursery-ey558219) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Rascals Pre-Prep](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-pre-prep-ey558229) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-tunbridge-wells-2622349) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Rocking Horse Montessori Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-montessori-kindergarten-127502) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School take?

Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Tunbridge Wells is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Forest Park Day Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 01892 512313 and visit www.forestparknursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468185)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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