# Maidstone Nursery Pre-School and Holiday Club

Maidstone Nursery Pre-School and Holiday Club is a sessional pre-school at Maidstone YMCA, Melrose Close, Cripple Street, Maidstone, ME15 6BD, in Shepway, Kent. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 (November 2026). It is run by Maidstone YMCA.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maidstone-nursery-pre-school-and-holiday-club-ey419802  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Maidstone YMCA, Melrose Close, Cripple Street, Maidstone, ME15 6BD
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01622 749404
- Website: http://www.maidstoneymca.org.uk/
- Run by: [Maidstone YMCA](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/maidstone-ymca)
- Ofsted URN: EY419802

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 March 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/EY419802

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY419802). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419802)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419802)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419802)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Maidstone YMCA, Melrose Close, Cripple Street, Maidstone, ME15 6BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.251943,0.524127

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hayle Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: South Park, 0.4 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: 4.5 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Five Acre Wood School |  | 4–19 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Loose Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Leigh Academy Oaks | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Park Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| South Borough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Leigh Academy Molehill | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-maidstone-boughton-lane-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey302109) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiger Cubs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiger-cubs-day-nursery-ey411555) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Learning Steps Maidstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learning-steps-maidstone-2538829) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Harlequin Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-forest-school-2691614) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Smarties Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smarties-nursery-2502387) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Fawns Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fawns-pre-school-2749453) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Maidstone Nursery Pre-School and Holiday Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Maidstone Nursery Pre-School and Holiday Club Good at its inspection on 30 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Maidstone Nursery Pre-School and Holiday Club take?

Maidstone Nursery Pre-School and Holiday Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Maidstone Nursery Pre-School and Holiday Club?

Maidstone Nursery Pre-School and Holiday Club is run by Maidstone YMCA, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Maidstone Nursery Pre-School and Holiday Club?

Maidstone West is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Maidstone Nursery Pre-School and Holiday Club?

You can call 01622 749404 and visit www.maidstoneymca.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419802)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Maidstone+YMCA&query_place_id=ChIJd0uwPYUx30cR6FN8hofh1qQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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