# Pink Elephants Nursery Pink Elephants Nursery is a full-day nursery at Howard de Walden Centre, Bluett Street, Maidstone, ME14 2UG, in Maidstone, Kent. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 28 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Pink Elephants Nursery Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-elephants-nursery-2507597 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Howard de Walden Centre, Bluett Street, Maidstone, ME14 2UG - Registered places: 46 - Phone: 01622 676118 - Website: http://pinkelephantsnursery.co.uk/ - Run by: [Pink Elephants Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pink-elephants-nursery-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2507597 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 August 2021, 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/16/2507597 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2507597). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507597) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507597) - Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507597) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1127264) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Howard de Walden Centre, Bluett Street, Maidstone, ME14 2UG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.280423,0.526915 - Station: Maidstone East, 0.3 miles - Station: Maidstone Barracks, 0.6 miles - Station: Maidstone West, 0.8 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Trinity Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Brenchley Gardens, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 28 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | North Borough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | St Paul's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | | 0.3 miles | | Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | Serenity School Maidstone | | 5–18 | | | 0.5 miles | | Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | | 0.8 miles | | Sandling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | | 0.8 miles | | Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | | 1.1 miles | | St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey498225) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Trinity Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-pre-school-ey244005) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Alphabets Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabets-nursery-ey263151) | Outstanding | | | 0.5 miles | | [Woodlands Under 5's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-under-5s-pre-school-127783) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Ringle Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ringle-rainbow-nursery-2747539) | Report card Mar 2026 | | | 0.6 miles | | [Invicta Park Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/invicta-park-playgroup-127276) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Pink Elephants Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Pink Elephants Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Pink Elephants Nursery take? Pink Elephants Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time. ### Who runs Pink Elephants Nursery? Pink Elephants Nursery is run by Pink Elephants Nursery Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Pink Elephants Nursery? Maidstone East is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Pink Elephants Nursery? You can call 01622 676118 and visit pinkelephantsnursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2507597) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pink+Elephants+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJZdN28Ee4cUERlfYgkNHB-4Y) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.