# Saplings Rural Day Nursery and Preschool

Saplings Rural Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Saplings, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DU, in Hadlow, Kent. It is registered for 69 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saplings-rural-day-nursery-and-preschool-2608513  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Saplings, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DU
- Registered places: 69
- Phone: 01732 850958
- Website: https://hadlowsaplings.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2608513

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 November 2022, 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/16/2608513

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2608513). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2608513)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2608513)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2608513)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1029475)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Saplings, Court Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.223517,0.342001

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wave Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadlow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| East Peckham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Hadlow Rural Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barnies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnies-day-nursery-ey278752) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Scalliwags Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalliwags-pre-school-2686577) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Roselands Pre-School Highamwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roselands-pre-school-highamwood-ey404011) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Playaway Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-preschool-ey557921) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Barnies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnies-day-nursery-127004) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Capel Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/capel-pre-school-127081) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Saplings Rural Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Saplings Rural Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 9 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Saplings Rural Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Saplings Rural Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Saplings Rural Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01732 850958 and visit hadlowsaplings.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2608513)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Saplings+Rural+Nursery+and+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJO6cWdLJJ30cRS97GhywKYa4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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