# Lordswood under 5's playgroup

Lordswood under 5's playgroup is a full-day nursery at Play hut, Ballens Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8PG, in Lords Wood, Medway. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lordswood-under-5s-playgroup-103823  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Play hut, Ballens Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8PG
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01634 867386
- Ofsted URN: 103823

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 September 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/16/103823

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 103823). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103823)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103823)
- 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/16/103823)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/802067)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Play hut, Ballens Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8PG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.337596,0.542723

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lordswood School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Swingate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Walderslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Tunbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Maundene School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Oaklands School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kestrel-under-fives-playgroup-103816) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Teeny Feet Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teeny-feet-day-nursery-ey482828) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Prima Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/prima-montessori-day-nursery-ey230735) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Williams Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-williams-pre-school-103853) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Honeypot Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeypot-day-nursery-ltd-103714) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Buttercups at Little Teddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-little-teddies-2695576) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lordswood under 5's playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lordswood under 5's playgroup Good at its inspection on 6 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lordswood under 5's playgroup take?

Lordswood under 5's playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Lordswood under 5's playgroup?

You can call 01634 867386.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103823)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lordswood+Under+5%27s+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJJT0PA7cy30cR42uEkm-aDZs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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