# Oaklands Nursery

Oaklands Nursery is a full-day nursery at 8 Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PJ, in Brook Street, Kent. It is registered for 87 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaklands-nursery-2522422  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PJ
- Registered places: 87
- Phone: 01732 353486
- Website: http://oaklandsnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-stars-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2522422

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 May 2025, 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:

- 13 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 10 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2522422

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2522422). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2522422)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 13 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2522422)
- Registered places: 87 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2522422)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/291081)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.188167,0.266963

- Station: Tonbridge, 0.3 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground at Tonbridge Racecource Sportsground, 0.4 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 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Road Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Royal Rise Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Nexus Foundation Special School |  | 2–19 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bishop Chavasse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hilden Grange School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Somerhill |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [PCC St Stephen's - STEPS](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pcc-st-stephens-steps-956291) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Tonbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-tonbridge-ey490184) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-tonbridge-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492299) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tots Teachers Preschool 3](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-teachers-preschool-3-2595658) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Play 'n Grow Childcare Ltd - Angel Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-n-grow-childcare-ltd-angel-centre-2813792) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Littleview Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littleview-day-nursery-ey242689) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Oaklands Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Oaklands Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Oaklands Nursery take?

Oaklands Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 87 children at any one time.

### Who runs Oaklands Nursery?

Oaklands Nursery is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Oaklands Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Oaklands Nursery?

You can call 01732 353486 and visit oaklandsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2522422)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oaklands+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJH_SBDVtP30cRJN4QlQDBJI4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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