# Lunsford Park Pre-School

Lunsford Park Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The George Holding Centre, Chaucer Way, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6SS, in Lunsford, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lunsford-park-pre-school-127354  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The George Holding Centre, Chaucer Way, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6SS
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01732 848926
- Ofsted URN: 127354

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 February 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 23 February 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 17 May 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127354

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1996 (Reference 127354). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127354)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 23 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127354)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127354)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/291454)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The George Holding Centre, Chaucer Way, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6SS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.309094,0.440917

- Station: New Hythe, 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Leybourne Lakes Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Larkfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunsford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brookfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Brookfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (October 2019) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ditton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Lift St James the Great | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Katherine's School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | 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 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School (Larkfield) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-larkfield-ltd-ey561195) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawn-to-dusk-day-nursery-maidstone-ltd-ey321463) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Leybourne Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leybourne-pre-school-limited-2818974) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Sprouts Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sprouts-day-care-nursery-ey561766) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Ditton Church Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ditton-church-pre-school-127147) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lunsford Park Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lunsford Park Pre-School Good at its inspection on 23 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lunsford Park Pre-School take?

Lunsford Park Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lunsford Park Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Lunsford Park Pre-School?

You can call 01732 848926.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127354)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lunsford+Park+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJE5emQ_E030cR_ZTNMHF1FBg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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