# Little Birches in Brenchley

Little Birches in Brenchley is a full-day nursery at Brenchley Memorial Hall, Brenchley Road, Brenchley, Tonbridge, TN12 7NX, in Market Heath, Kent. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 36 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-in-brenchley-2690619  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brenchley Memorial Hall, Brenchley Road, Brenchley, Tonbridge, TN12 7NX
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01892 309249
- Website: https://littlebirchesnursery.co.uk/brenchley/
- Ofsted URN: 2690619

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 October 2024, 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/16/2690619

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2690619). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690619)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690619)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690619)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1699920)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brenchley Memorial Hall, Brenchley Road, Brenchley, Tonbridge, TN12 7NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.151987,0.392861

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 36 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Leigh Academy Paddock Wood | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Leigh Academy Mascalls | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brenchley Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brenchley-preschool-2884999) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Scalliwags Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalliwags-pre-school-2831937) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Horsmonden Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horsmonden-kindergarten-ey546431) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Discoveries Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discoveries-montessori-nursery-school-ey561594) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Be. Independent Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-independent-nursery-2878007) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-private-day-nursery-school-2807482) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Birches in Brenchley's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Birches in Brenchley Good at its inspection on 11 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Birches in Brenchley take?

Little Birches in Brenchley is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Birches in Brenchley?

You can call 01892 309249 and visit littlebirchesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690619)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Birches+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ_ZwJ7vQ530cRLOT--gPX9uU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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