# Jack and Jill Playgroup

Jack and Jill Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Minerva Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3HN, in Frindsbury, Medway. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-playgroup-ey452604  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Minerva Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3HN
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01634 717585
- Website: http://thejackandjillplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY452604

## 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/EY452604

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY452604). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452604)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452604)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452604)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Minerva Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.399800,0.488891

- Station: Strood, 0.5 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broomhill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordons Children's Academy, Junior | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Infant | Primary | 5–7 | Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Nicholas CEVC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| All Faiths Children's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Temple Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hilltop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Witty Kiddies Strood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witty-kiddies-strood-2659572) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [SENter Light Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/senter-light-childcare-2835779) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Castle View Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-view-day-nursery-ltd-103711) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cherubs Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-montessori-day-nursery-ey495639) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Thinkers at All Faiths](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-at-all-faiths-2877267) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Nicholas Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-playgroup-ey551434) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jack and Jill Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jack and Jill Playgroup Good at its inspection on 10 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jack and Jill Playgroup take?

Jack and Jill Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Jack and Jill Playgroup?

Strood is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Jack and Jill Playgroup?

You can call 01634 717585 and visit thejackandjillplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452604)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jack+%26+Jill+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJQW-nlWjM2EcRXuQw-N4yARY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.