# The Nest

The Nest is a sessional pre-school at The Ark, Church Lane, Dorking, RH5 5QT, in Walliswood, Surrey. It is registered for 14 children. It is run by Okewood Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-2856291  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Ark, Church Lane, Dorking, RH5 5QT
- Registered places: 14
- Run by: [Okewood Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/okewood-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2856291

## 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 September 2025 (Reference 2856291). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856291)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856291)
- Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856291)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Ark, Church Lane, Dorking, RH5 5QT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.132025,-0.389743

- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewhurst CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–8 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 2.7 miles |
| Warnham CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 3.3 miles |
| Farlington School |  | 4–18 |  | yes | 3.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Okewood Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/okewood-nursery-limited-2543590) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Jack and Gill Childcare and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-gill-childcare-and-forest-school-2895157) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbows End Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-end-pre-school-ey498719) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Farlington School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farlington-school-nursery-2724954) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Solid Rock Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/solid-rock-pre-school-ey548075) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Capel Pre-school and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/capel-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey340155) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Nest take?

The Nest is registered with Ofsted for up to 14 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Nest?

The Nest is run by Okewood Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856291)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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