# Little Stars Pre-School (Larkfield) Ltd

Little Stars Pre-School (Larkfield) Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Little Stars Pre-School, Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6PY, in Larkfield, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-larkfield-ltd-ey561195  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Little Stars Pre-School, Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6PY
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY561195

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 January 2022, 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/EY561195

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference EY561195). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561195)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561195)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561195)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Stars Pre-School, Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6PY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.302601,0.440888

- Station: New Hythe, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Larkfield Park, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Brookfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lunsford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (October 2019) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Lift St James the Great | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ditton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| More Park Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Glebe House Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glebe-house-day-nursery-ltd-127202) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawn-to-dusk-day-nursery-maidstone-ltd-ey321463) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Lunsford Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lunsford-park-pre-school-127354) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ditton Church Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ditton-church-pre-school-127147) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-quackers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey545707) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Leybourne Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leybourne-pre-school-limited-2818974) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Stars Pre-School (Larkfield) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Stars Pre-School (Larkfield) Ltd Good at its inspection on 31 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Stars Pre-School (Larkfield) Ltd take?

Little Stars Pre-School (Larkfield) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Stars Pre-School (Larkfield) Ltd?

New Hythe is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561195)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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