# Playhouse Preschool

Playhouse Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Allington Community Association, Castle Road, Maidstone, ME16 0PZ, in Allington, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-preschool-ey448617  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Allington Community Association, Castle Road, Maidstone, ME16 0PZ
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07761 697295
- Website: https://playhousepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY448617

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 January 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/EY448617

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2012 (Reference EY448617). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448617)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448617)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448617)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Allington Community Association, Castle Road, Maidstone, ME16 0PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.289252,0.500650

- Station: Barming, 1.0 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ringlestone Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (July 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Palace Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Serenity School Maidstone |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| North Borough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Paul's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poplar Pre-School (CIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poplar-pre-school-cio-ey495735) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ringle Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ringle-rainbow-nursery-2747539) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Invicta Park Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/invicta-park-playgroup-127276) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cece's Rainbow Kids Hermitage Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ceces-rainbow-kids-hermitage-park-2688099) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-maidstone-oakwood-2823439) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Alphabets Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabets-nursery-ey263151) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playhouse Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playhouse Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playhouse Preschool take?

Playhouse Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playhouse Preschool?

Barming is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playhouse Preschool?

You can call 07761 697295 and visit playhousepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448617)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Preschool+Playhouse&query_place_id=ChIJ82NI0bsz30cRq5wXMCC7EN0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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