# Nettlestead & Wateringbury Preschool & Out of school Club

Nettlestead & Wateringbury Preschool & Out of school Club is a sessional pre-school at Nettlestead & Wateringbury Pre School, Maidstone Road, Wateringbury, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5ER, in Nettlestead, 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 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nettlestead-and-wateringbury-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-ey440322  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Nettlestead & Wateringbury Pre School, Maidstone Road, Wateringbury, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5ER
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01622 813120
- Website: https://nwpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY440322

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440322

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2011 (Reference EY440322). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440322)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440322)
- 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/EY440322)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2012). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/721299)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nettlestead & Wateringbury Pre School, Maidstone Road, Wateringbury, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.247236,0.416243

- Station: Wateringbury, 0.3 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wateringbury Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wateringbury Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| The Discovery School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teston & Wateringbury Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teston-and-wateringbury-preschool-ey541518) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Play Place Riverside Pre School and Play Scheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-riverside-pre-school-and-play-scheme-2690658) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Kings Hill Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-hill-pre-school-ey345804) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-kings-hill-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492689) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Scalliwags Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalliwags-pre-school-2686577) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Hunton & Linton Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunton-and-linton-pre-school-127270) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nettlestead & Wateringbury Preschool & Out of school Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nettlestead & Wateringbury Preschool & Out of school Club Good at its inspection on 7 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nettlestead & Wateringbury Preschool & Out of school Club take?

Nettlestead & Wateringbury Preschool & Out of school Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Nettlestead & Wateringbury Preschool & Out of school Club?

Wateringbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Nettlestead & Wateringbury Preschool & Out of school Club?

You can call 01622 813120 and visit nwpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440322)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nettlestead+%26+Wateringbury+Pre-School+and+out+of+Schools+Club&query_place_id=ChIJ-3fHyWM230cR9-sT3hg52WE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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