# Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup

Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Kettlebrook Lodge, Eastwood Road, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2HX, in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kimberley-pre-school-playgroup-253151  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Kettlebrook Lodge, Eastwood Road, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2HX
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 0115 938 9205
- Website: https://kimberleypreschoolpg.wixsite.com/kimb-preschool-pg
- Ofsted URN: 253151

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 February 2023, 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/16/253151

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1968 (Reference 253151). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253151)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253151)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253151)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 May 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1029870)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kettlebrook Lodge, Eastwood Road, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2HX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.998939,-1.267228

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hall Om Wong Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottinghamshire 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 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywell Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Gilthill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Kimberley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Awsworth Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Larkfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Larkfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Greasley Beauvale Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noah's Ark Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-playgroup-253124) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-2827466) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cherubs Kimberley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-kimberley-ey491327) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Watnall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watnall-preschool-253148) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Phoenix Park Nursery Giltbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-park-nursery-giltbrook-2685893) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Awsworth Schoolhouse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/awsworth-schoolhouse-day-nursery-ey357100) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 22 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup take?

Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup?

Ilkeston is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 0115 938 9205 and visit kimberleypreschoolpg.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253151)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kimberley+Pre-School+Playgroup+Kettlebrook+Lodge&query_place_id=ChIJ045f9gjreUgRyCqc9eHXX_I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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