# Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School

Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School is a full-day nursery at St James Centre Trust, Chapman Way, East Malling, ME19 6SD, in Mill Street, Kent. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-quackers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey545707  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St James Centre Trust, Chapman Way, East Malling, ME19 6SD
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01732 669554
- Website: http://www.littlequackersnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY545707

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 2025, 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/EY545707

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY545707). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545707)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545707)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545707)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St James Centre Trust, Chapman Way, East Malling, ME19 6SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.293956,0.433200

- Station: East Malling, 0.6 miles
- Station: West Malling, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clare House Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift St James the Great | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Brookfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lunsford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| More Park Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Brookfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (October 2019) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ditton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at East Malling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-east-malling-127301) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery East Malling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-east-malling-2892106) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawn-to-dusk-day-nursery-maidstone-ltd-ey321463) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Leybourne Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leybourne-pre-school-limited-2818974) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Thomas More Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-more-pre-school-127631) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School (Larkfield) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-larkfield-ltd-ey561195) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School Good at its inspection on 27 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School take?

Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School?

East Malling is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School?

You can call 01732 669554 and visit www.littlequackersnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545707)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Quackers+Nursery+and+preschool&query_place_id=ChIJf03Qx4E030cRKNV26wHJQwo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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