# Play Place Riverside Pre School and Play Scheme

Play Place Riverside Pre School and Play Scheme is a sessional pre-school at Yalding Village Hall, Lyngs Close, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6JT, in Yalding, Kent. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Play Place Child Care Services Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-riverside-pre-school-and-play-scheme-2690658  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Yalding Village Hall, Lyngs Close, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6JT
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07442 275785
- Website: https://www.playplace.org/pre-school-nurseries/yalding-preschool.html
- Run by: [Play Place Child Care Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/play-place-child-care-services-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2690658

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 November 2024, 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/16/2690658

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2690658). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690658)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690658)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690658)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Yalding Village Hall, Lyngs Close, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6JT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.221739,0.429744

- Station: Yalding, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Kintons, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hunton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hunton & Linton Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunton-and-linton-pre-school-127270) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Nettlestead & Wateringbury Preschool & Out of school Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nettlestead-and-wateringbury-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-ey440322) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Scalliwags Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalliwags-pre-school-2686577) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Barnies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnies-day-nursery-127004) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Teston & Wateringbury Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teston-and-wateringbury-preschool-ey541518) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Coxheath Rising Five Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coxheath-rising-five-preschool-127121) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Play Place Riverside Pre School and Play Scheme's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Play Place Riverside Pre School and Play Scheme Good at its inspection on 7 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Play Place Riverside Pre School and Play Scheme take?

Play Place Riverside Pre School and Play Scheme is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Play Place Riverside Pre School and Play Scheme?

Play Place Riverside Pre School and Play Scheme is run by Play Place Child Care Services Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Play Place Riverside Pre School and Play Scheme?

Yalding is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Play Place Riverside Pre School and Play Scheme?

You can call 07442 275785 and visit www.playplace.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690658)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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