# Little Fawns Pre-School

Little Fawns Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at South Borough Cp School, Postley Road, Maidstone, ME15 6TL, in Tovil, Kent. It is registered for 28 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fawns-pre-school-2749453  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: South Borough Cp School, Postley Road, Maidstone, ME15 6TL
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07586 439018
- Website: https://littlefawns.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2749453

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 26 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749453

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2749453). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749453)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749453)
- 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/16/2749453)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1694856)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: South Borough Cp School, Postley Road, Maidstone, ME15 6TL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.263358,0.525823

- Station: Maidstone West, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Collis (Millennium Green), 0.2 miles
- Park: Hayle Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Mote Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Borough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Park Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Five Acre Wood School |  | 4–19 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Tiger Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smarties Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smarties-nursery-2502387) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Owl & Bear Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owl-and-bear-daycare-2888008) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Ragstone House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-maidstone-ragstone-house-127285) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [YMCA Maidstone Pre-school - Tovil](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-maidstone-pre-school-tovil-ey497911) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Townsend Montessori @ Maidstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townsend-montessori-maidstone-ey477930) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiny Treasures Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-treasures-preschool-ey536514) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Fawns Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Little Fawns Pre-School was inspected on 26 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Fawns Pre-School take?

Little Fawns Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Fawns Pre-School?

Maidstone West is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Fawns Pre-School?

You can call 07586 439018 and visit littlefawns.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749453)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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