# Little Birches Nursery and Preschool

Little Birches Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Langton Green Village Hall, Winstone Scott Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0JJ, in Langton Green, Kent. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 31 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Little Birches in Tunbridge Wells Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-nursery-and-preschool-ey479815  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Langton Green Village Hall, Winstone Scott Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0JJ
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01892 862943
- Website: https://littlebirchesnursery.co.uk/tunbridge-wells
- Run by: [Little Birches in Tunbridge Wells Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-birches-in-tunbridge-wells-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY479815

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479815

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY479815). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479815)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479815)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479815)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1180780)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Langton Green Village Hall, Winstone Scott Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.134578,0.204714

- 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langton Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Holmewood House School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Fordcombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Rose Hill School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manor Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-road-pre-school-127365) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Fordcombe Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordcombe-preschool-limited-2747360) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Play Place](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-2569873) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Speldhurst Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/speldhurst-preschool-2823024) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Groombridge Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/groombridge-pre-school-109431) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [V.I.M Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/v-i-m-clubs-2890701) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Birches Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Birches Nursery and Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 3 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Birches Nursery and Preschool take?

Little Birches Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Birches Nursery and Preschool?

Little Birches Nursery and Preschool is run by Little Birches in Tunbridge Wells Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Birches Nursery and Preschool?

High Rocks (Spa Valley Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Birches Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01892 862943 and visit littlebirchesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479815)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Birches+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJjS_ML6NF30cRdBPWhnj8q64)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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