# St Stephens Playgroup

St Stephens Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Parish Church Of St Stephen, Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME4 6JE, in Fort Pitt, Medway. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 28 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-stephens-playgroup-ey491596  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Parish Church Of St Stephen, Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME4 6JE
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07513 598615
- Ofsted URN: EY491596

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 2023, 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/EY491596

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY491596). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491596)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491596)
- 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/EY491596)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/778606)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Parish Church Of St Stephen, Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME4 6JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.363494,0.518758

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Friston Way Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Children's Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Wayfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Balfour Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Warren Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Rowans |  | 5–16 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Balfour Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Crest Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Greenvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Luke's Pre-School (Rochester)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-pre-school-rochester-103846) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kloisters Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kloisters-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2682134) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Nest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-nursery-2859279) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Top of the Hill Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-of-the-hill-pre-school-ltd-2837919) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [White Road Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-road-preschool-103867) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Boundary Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boundary-road-pre-school-103788) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Stephens Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Stephens Playgroup Good at its inspection on 12 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Stephens Playgroup take?

St Stephens Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Stephens Playgroup?

Chatham is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Stephens Playgroup?

You can call 07513 598615.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491596)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Stephen%27s+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJg-hC4yDN2EcRUspk65ReIXY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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