# Smarties Nursery

Smarties Nursery is a full-day nursery at Postley Road, Maidstone, ME15 6TL, in Tovil, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Edseco Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smarties-nursery-2502387  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Postley Road, Maidstone, ME15 6TL
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01622 692374
- Website: https://www.smartiesnurserymaidstone.com/
- Run by: [Edseco Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/edseco-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2502387

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 April 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/16/2502387

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2502387). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502387)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502387)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502387)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1092496)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Postley Road, Maidstone, ME15 6TL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.263358,0.525823

- Station: Maidstone West, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Collis (Millennium Green), 0.2 miles
- Park: Hayle Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Mote Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Borough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Park Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Five Acre Wood School |  | 4–19 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Tiger Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Fawns Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fawns-pre-school-2749453) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Owl & Bear Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owl-and-bear-daycare-2888008) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Ragstone House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-maidstone-ragstone-house-127285) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [YMCA Maidstone Pre-school - Tovil](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-maidstone-pre-school-tovil-ey497911) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Townsend Montessori @ Maidstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townsend-montessori-maidstone-ey477930) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiny Treasures Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-treasures-preschool-ey536514) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smarties Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smarties Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smarties Nursery take?

Smarties Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Smarties Nursery?

Smarties Nursery is run by Edseco Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Smarties Nursery?

Maidstone West is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Smarties Nursery?

You can call 01622 692374 and visit www.smartiesnurserymaidstone.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502387)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smarties+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJQwd-Cocx30cRqnyy4YL6lpg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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