# The Learning Tree Nursery School

The Learning Tree Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at The Parish Rooms, High Street, Staplehurst, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0AZ, in Staplehurst, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-school-127693  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Parish Rooms, High Street, Staplehurst, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0AZ
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 127693

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 May 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/16/127693

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2000 (Reference 127693). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127693)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127693)
- 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/16/127693)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 February 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1454153)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Parish Rooms, High Street, Staplehurst, TONBRIDGE, TN12 0AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.157331,0.553522

- Station: Staplehurst, 1.0 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staplehurst School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisy's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisys-day-nursery-2821459) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [ELS at Under 5's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/els-at-under-5s-preschool-2781460) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Poppys Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppys-day-nursery-ltd-ey373346) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Frittenden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frittenden-pre-school-127200) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Headcorn Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headcorn-preschool-2644699) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Marden Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marden-pre-school-playgroup-127367) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Learning Tree Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Learning Tree Nursery School Good at its inspection on 18 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Learning Tree Nursery School take?

The Learning Tree Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Learning Tree Nursery School?

Staplehurst is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127693)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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