# Happy Stars T.M Preschool

Happy Stars T.M Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Thundersley Methodist Preschool, Kennington Avenue, BENFLEET, SS7 4BS, in Tarpots, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-stars-t-m-preschool-650157  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Thundersley Methodist Preschool, Kennington Avenue, BENFLEET, SS7 4BS
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 650157

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 2025, 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/16/650157

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2000 (Reference 650157). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650157)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650157)
- 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/16/650157)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thundersley Methodist Preschool, Kennington Avenue, BENFLEET, SS7 4BS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.568397,0.554485

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Essex there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodham Ley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Montgomerie Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Glenwood School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Jotmans Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Kents Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Queen Bee's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queen-bees-day-nursery-ey550240) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tree Tots Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-pre-school-2655735) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Woodside's Little Me Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodsides-little-me-pre-school-2525184) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Thundersley Congregational Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thundersley-congregational-church-ey343931) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Richmond Pre-school CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/richmond-pre-school-cic-ey421247) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Purple Lion Day Nursery (Benfleet)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-benfleet-2696903) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Stars T.M Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Stars T.M Preschool Good at its inspection on 11 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Stars T.M Preschool take?

Happy Stars T.M Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Stars T.M Preschool?

Benfleet is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/650157)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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