# Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool

Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool is a full-day nursery at Parkwood Green, Gillingham, ME8 9PN, in Park Wood, Medway. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-christian-fellowship-preschool-103830  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Parkwood Green, Gillingham, ME8 9PN
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 01634 366574
- Website: http://www.pcfpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 103830

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103830

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 103830). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103830)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103830)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103830)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/716254)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Parkwood Green, Gillingham, ME8 9PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.348215,0.594926

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Parkwood Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Peverel Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Fairview Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Deanwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Miers Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hempstead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hempstead Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-poppets-playgroup-103831) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Parkwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-pre-school-ey547831) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fairview Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairview-fledglings-ey364634) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-156077) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hedgehogs Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-hempstead-2877704) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hempstead-ey408447) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 4 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool take?

Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool?

Rainham (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool?

You can call 01634 366574 and visit www.pcfpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103830)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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