# St. Michaels Pre School

St. Michaels Pre School is a sessional pre-school at St. Michaels Church Hall, 2 High Road, DARTFORD, DA2 7EG, in Wilmington, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-127613  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Michaels Church Hall, 2 High Road, DARTFORD, DA2 7EG
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07765 024181
- Website: https://www.stmichaelspreschoolwilmington.uk/contact-us/
- Ofsted URN: 127613

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 February 2024, 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/16/127613

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2000 (Reference 127613). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127613)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127613)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127613)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1659099)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Michaels Church Hall, 2 High Road, DARTFORD, DA2 7EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.429604,0.211169

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oakfield Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Brooklands Lakes, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Cedar Road Play Area, 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 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wilmington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Westgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Leigh Academy Dartford | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| West Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Wentworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Joydens Wood Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-ey270365) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-springfield-lodge-dartford-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544213) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-wilmington-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey307170) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-127485) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Twinkletoes Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkletoes-preschool-ey561332) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Highfield Road Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-road-pre-school-2641654) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Michaels Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Michaels Pre School Good at its inspection on 28 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Michaels Pre School take?

St. Michaels Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St. Michaels Pre School?

Dartford is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St. Michaels Pre School?

You can call 07765 024181 and visit www.stmichaelspreschoolwilmington.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127613)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Michaels+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJDYGlmYqx2EcRGJQrwgPT8vM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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