# Scalliwags Pre-School

Scalliwags Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Nursery School Unit, Paddock Wood Community Centre, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6EB, in Paddock Wood, Kent. It is registered for 42 children. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 15 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Scalliwags Pre-School CIO.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalliwags-pre-school-2831937  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Nursery School Unit, Paddock Wood Community Centre, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6EB
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01892 835980
- Website: http://www.scalliwags.org/
- Run by: [Scalliwags Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/scalliwags-pre-school-cio)
- Ofsted URN: 2831937

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2025 (Reference 2831937). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831937)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831937)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831937)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1871432)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Nursery School Unit, Paddock Wood Community Centre, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.175448,0.384232

- Station: Paddock Wood, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Paddock Wood | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Capel Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Quest School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| Leigh Academy Mascalls | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Discoveries Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discoveries-montessori-nursery-school-ey561594) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-private-day-nursery-school-2807482) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Be. Independent Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-independent-nursery-2878007) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Capel Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/capel-pre-school-127081) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Barnies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnies-day-nursery-127004) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Birches in Brenchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-in-brenchley-2690619) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Scalliwags Pre-School take?

Scalliwags Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs Scalliwags Pre-School?

Scalliwags Pre-School is run by Scalliwags Pre-School CIO, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Scalliwags Pre-School?

Paddock Wood is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Scalliwags Pre-School?

You can call 01892 835980 and visit www.scalliwags.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831937)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Scalliwags+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJcc09YvU330cRkD1IhZlFR_Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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