# Rochester Preschool Rochester Preschool is a full-day nursery at Rochester Pre-School Land & Building, Albert Road, Rochester, ME1 3DG, in Troy Town, Medway. It is registered for 40 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (October 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rochester-preschool-2768952 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Rochester Pre-School Land & Building, Albert Road, Rochester, ME1 3DG - Registered places: 40 - Phone: 07481 418922 - Website: https://rochesterpre.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2768952 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 23 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768952 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2768952). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768952) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768952) - 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/16/2768952) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1779455) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Rochester Pre-School Land & Building, Albert Road, Rochester, ME1 3DG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.379712,0.500995 - Station: Rochester, 0.7 miles - Station: Chatham, 0.9 miles - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Fort Clarence Gardens, 0.2 miles - Park: Churchfields, 0.4 miles - Park: The Vines, 0.4 miles - Park: Copperfield Park, 0.5 miles - Park: Esplanade Gardens, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 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 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 - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Peter's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | St Andrew's School (Rochester) | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Delce Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | King's School, Rochester | | 2–18 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Crest Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | Balfour Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [City Way Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-way-day-nursery-103713) | Outstanding | | | 0.4 miles | | [Hedgehogs Rochester Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-rochester-day-nursery-2630755) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey313883) | Report card Nov 2025 | | | 0.6 miles | | [Boundary Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boundary-road-pre-school-103788) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Little Lights Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lights-nursery-ey494219) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [ABC Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-pre-school-group-103780) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Rochester Preschool's Ofsted rating? Rochester Preschool was inspected on 23 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Rochester Preschool take? Rochester Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Rochester Preschool? Rochester is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Rochester Preschool? You can call 07481 418922 and visit rochesterpre.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768952) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rochester+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJi_PPyyPN2EcR07G7JaV4Pbs) - 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.