# Little Pickles Nursery Tenterden Limited

Little Pickles Nursery Tenterden Limited is a full-day nursery at Unit 11, Pickhill Farm, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LZ, in Broad Tenterden, Kent. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pickles-nursery-tenterden-limited-ey558486  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 11, Pickhill Farm, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LZ
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01580 765196
- Website: http://www.littlepicklesnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY558486

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 June 2021, 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/EY558486

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference EY558486). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558486)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558486)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558486)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1773754)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 11, Pickhill Farm, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.052887,0.693498

- 2 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenterden Infant School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Tenterden Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Home Farm Children's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-farm-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey377251) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [St Michael's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-2632469) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Rolvenden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rolvenden-pre-school-127503) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [OSHN Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oshn-limited-2852254) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Woodchurch Windmills & Fun Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodchurch-windmills-and-fun-club-ey420400) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Biddenden PlaySchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/biddenden-playschool-ey350040) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Pickles Nursery Tenterden Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Pickles Nursery Tenterden Limited Outstanding at its inspection on 4 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Pickles Nursery Tenterden Limited take?

Little Pickles Nursery Tenterden Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Pickles Nursery Tenterden Limited?

Tenterden Town Rail Station (KESR) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Pickles Nursery Tenterden Limited?

You can call 01580 765196 and visit www.littlepicklesnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558486)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Pickles+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJK4NbYt0h30cR1A93VunY8BI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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