# The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston is a full-day nursery at Park Hill School, 8 Queens Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7SH, in Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames. It is registered for 80 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-day-nursery-kingston-2882518 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Park Hill School, 8 Queens Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7SH - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 80 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8546 5496 - Website: https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2882518 ## 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 January 2026 (Reference 2882518). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882518) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882518) - Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882518) ## Fees - Registration fee: £100 - Deposit: £500 Funded hours: 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Kingston upon Thames that publish fees charge £72–£104.25 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: Park Hill School, 8 Queens Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7SH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.417361,-0.284671 - Station: Norbiton, 0.3 miles - Station: Kingston, 0.8 miles - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Richmond Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Dinton Field, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Kingston upon Thames there are about 2.9 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 ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names a school readiness programme and early phonics as its approach. It also lists SEND support, an inclusive setting and cooking activities. - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/the-nursery/transition-to-school) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/the-nursery) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/about-us/why-chose-us) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has a growing or allotment area. - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/parent-information/food-and-nutrition) ### Settling in Its website says settling in takes four sessions over the two weeks before the child starts, with the parent attending the first session alongside the child for an all-about-me session with the key worker. In later sessions the parent leaves the child to play, for gradually longer periods. The nursery also operates a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://dp6nsf149i46q.cloudfront.net/general/Complaints-and-Compliments-Policy-Francesca-Joyce.pdf) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/the-nursery/room-information) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/join/fees-and-funding) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/the-nursery/settling-in) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/join/fees-and-funding) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://dp6nsf149i46q.cloudfront.net/general/Inclusion-and-Equality-Policy-Francesca-Joyce.pdf) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/parent-information/communication) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/parent-information/food-and-nutrition) ### Getting a place The registration fee is £100 and the deposit fee is £500. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | | under 0.1 miles | | Alexandra Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Spring School | | 4–19 | Report card (June 2026) | | 0.4 miles | | Holy Cross Preparatory School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Agatha's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Latchmere School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Rokeby School | | 4–13 | | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [197 Early Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/197-early-years-nursery-ey287571) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [One Nine Seven Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-nine-seven-park-nursery-2497008) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bees-staff-day-nursery-131831) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Coombe Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coombe-day-nursery-ltd-2828599) | | | 08:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [N Family Club Kingston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-kingston-2733601) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Poppet's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-pre-school-ey452871) | Good | | 09:00–16:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston offer 30 funded hours? Yes. The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### What are The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston's opening hours? The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston open all year? Yes, The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston take? The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. ### How many children can The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston take? The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston. ### Does The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston? Yes. The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £500. ### What approach does The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston follow? The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme and Early phonics. ### Does The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston have outdoor space? The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston lists: Growing / allotment area. ### Does The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston support children with SEND? The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston? Norbiton is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston? You can call 020 8546 5496 and visit www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882518) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.theorcharddaynurserykingston.co.uk/) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.