# Harrietsham Preschool

Harrietsham Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St John the Baptist, Marley Road, Maidstone, ME17 1AX, in Harrietsham, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harrietsham-preschool-2606076  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St John the Baptist, Marley Road, Maidstone, ME17 1AX
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2606076

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 November 2022, 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/16/2606076

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2606076). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606076)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606076)
- 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/16/2606076)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 December 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1417546)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St John the Baptist, Marley Road, Maidstone, ME17 1AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.244863,0.687134

- Station: Harrietsham, 0.6 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earley Springs |  | 5–13 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Harrietsham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lenham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Platts Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Lenham School | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunrise Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunrise-day-nursery-ey427210) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lenham Nursery School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lenham-nursery-school-cio-2777361) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [M.A Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/m-a-nursery-ltd-2850588) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kingswood Pre School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-pre-school-group-127309) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Egerton Pre-School (Kent)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/egerton-pre-school-kent-2773200) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Milstead Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milstead-pre-school-ey305618) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Harrietsham Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Harrietsham Preschool Good at its inspection on 10 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Harrietsham Preschool take?

Harrietsham Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Harrietsham Preschool?

Harrietsham is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606076)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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